Lakadbaggha, a vigilante action thriller streaming on OTT platform ZEE5, has been awarded the German Star of India 'Vision' Award 2023 at Stuttgart. The film, directed by Victor Mukherjee tells the story of a battle between ‘an animal lover vigilante and an animal abuser kingpin.’ The movie stars Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra, Milind Soman and Paresh Pahuja. Lakadbaggha puts the spotlight on ‘ the underbelly of illegal animal trade and the inhuman treatment of the voiceless creatures.’
In addition to an important theme, the film also has impressive action sequences that have been designed by Kecha Kamphakdee, famous for his work in ‘Ong-Bak’. Lakadbaggha premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival and had its International Premiere at the HBO South Asian International Film Festival
Actor and producer Jha shared his happiness at winning the award at Stuttgart and said, "Portraying the character of Arjun in 'Lakadbaggha' has been an immensely gratifying journey for me as an actor and producer. This film holds a special place in my heart as it not only entertains but also leaves a lasting impact on the audience, championing the cause of animal welfare. Winning the prestigious German Star Of India 'Vision' Award at the prestigious 20th Indisches Film Festival Stuttgart 2023 is a true honour and a validation of our team's collective effort to create impactful cinema. 'Lakadbaggha' aims to stir emotions, spark conversations, and inspire positive change, and I couldn't be prouder of the resounding recognition it has garnered on the global stage."
The film has been produced by First Ray Films and can be seen on ZEE5.