6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
On a calm summer day in 1991, in the bustling Lokhandwala Complex, five criminals including Maya and Dilip were counting 70 lakhs in flat no. 32 B, when 286 policemen, headed by ACP Khan, took strategic positions around their building. A gunfire ensued and the entire nation witnessed the most talked about daylight encounter lasting 6 hours that transformed suburban Mumbai into a war zone.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
On a calm summer day in 1991, in the bustling Lokhandwala Complex, five criminals including Maya and Dilip were counting 70 lakhs in flat no. 32 B, when 286 policemen, headed by ACP Khan, took strategic positions around their building. A gunfire ensued and the entire nation witnessed the most talked about daylight encounter lasting 6 hours that transformed suburban Mumbai into a war zone.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film champions decisive, often extra-legal, police action as a necessary solution to rampant crime and an ineffective legal system, framing it as a tough but justified approach to maintaining law and order.
The movie features a cast that naturally reflects the diverse demographics of its Indian setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is a straightforward crime drama that does not critically portray traditional identities or explicitly center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays ACP A.A. Khan, a Muslim character, as a righteous and dedicated police officer, serving as the central protagonist. His consistently positive and heroic depiction contributes to the dignity of the faith by showcasing a virtuous adherent and countering potential negative stereotypes.
The film "Shootout at Lokhandwala" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the conflict between police and gangsters, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the storyline.
Shootout at Lokhandwala is a crime action film depicting a real-life police encounter with gangsters. The narrative is solely focused on the lives of the criminals and police officers involved. There are no transsexual characters or related themes depicted in the film, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film primarily depicts a confrontation between male gangsters and male police officers. Female characters are present in supporting roles, such as wives or girlfriends, but none are shown engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film is based on a real historical event and portrays real-life figures, all of whom maintain their documented historical gender. There are no instances of established characters being portrayed as a different gender.
The film is based on a real historical event in India, featuring characters who were real Indian individuals. The cast consists entirely of Indian actors portraying these characters, with no changes in racial representation from their historical counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.2
Critic Ratings
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