Lucknow: Celebrating the culture, language and traditional etiquette of Lucknow, Hindi feature film Laagi Chhoote Na is set for a nationwide theatrical release on November 13, 2026. The film brings the city’s distinctive atmosphere, local dialect and emotional relationships to the big screen through a love story rooted in Uttar Pradesh’s cultural and social landscape.
Produced under the banner of Anand Motion Pictures, the film has been written and directed by Anand Kumar Tiwari. Ashutosh Kumar, Deepra Mishra and Shalu Singh play the lead roles in the story, which explores love, family expectations, relationships and the emotional ups and downs of life.
The film was shot at several locations in Lucknow, including Akshay Vat near Chandrika Devi and Sarvodaya Nagar. A significant portion was also filmed in Sonbhadra district. Local artistes and crew members contributed to the production, helping bring authenticity to its portrayal of the region.
Director Anand Kumar Tiwari said the film draws inspiration from Lucknow’s culture, everyday conversations and emotional connections. He added that the aim was to create a story in which audiences could recognise their own surroundings and experiences.
The film’s music and songs have been composed by Ajay Tiwari, with singers Richa Sharma, Shahid Mallya, Priyanka Singh and Sana Aziz contributing their voices. Aarti Srivastava is the co-producer. Tiwari has written the screenplay, while Dr Manoj Prasad and Krishna Bhardwaj have contributed to the dialogues.
With its emphasis on local identity and relationships, Laagi Chhoote Na seeks to offer audiences a love story shaped by the distinctive cultural character of Lucknow.
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