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Censor-Stalled Drama ‘Santosh’ Sets India Debut on Lionsgate Play on Oct. 17

The streaming release follows a deadlock with India’s film board over demanded cuts.

Overview

  • Lionsgate Play announced the India digital premiere for October 17, confirming the first domestic availability of the film.
  • Plans for a January theatrical release were halted after the CBFC sought modifications that the producers declined to make.
  • Reports indicate the OTT version may present the original cut, though the streamer has not officially specified edits.
  • Directed by Sandhya Suri and led by Shahana Goswami with Sunita Rajwar, the Indo‑British police drama examines caste, gender and power in rural India.
  • The film premiered in Cannes 2024’s Un Certain Regard section and was later selected as the United Kingdom’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars.