Kiran Rao’s comedy film Laapataa Ladies is all set to take its charm overseas, with a scheduled release in Japan on October 4, 2024. After captivating Indian audiences with its witty storyline and engaging performances for over 100 days in theaters and a successful run on OTT, the film is now reaching out to a new market. The story revolves around the misadventures of two young brides, played by Nitanshi Goel and Pratibha Ranta, who find themselves lost on a train, leading to a series of mistaken identities and comic situations.
Kiran Rao enthusiastic about ‘Laapataa Ladies’ release in Japan: “I’m thrilled that Laapataa Ladies is releasing in Japan” Director Kiran Rao shares her excitement Director Kiran Rao expressed her excitement about introducing Laapataa Ladies to Japanese audiences, calling it a “full-circle moment.” An admirer of Japanese cinema and culture, Rao shared her hopes that the emotional core of the film would resonate just as strongly with audiences abroad. “I’m thrilled that Laapataa Ladies is releasing in Japan.
I’ve always had a deep interest in Japanese culture, and I hope the film’s emotional core will resonate with Japanese audiences just as it did with ours,” she stated. Cultural connections through cinema Rao believes that this international release is more than just a milestone for the film; it highlights cinema’s ability to connect different cultures. “This release showcases how cinema can bridge cultures through share.