Luv You Shankar

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Luv You Shankar
Directed by Rajiv S. Ruia
Story bySanjay Masoom
Produced byTejas Desai
Sunita Desai
Starring
CinematographyAtul Parashar
Edited byParth Y. Bhatt
Abhiishek Mehta
Music byVardan Singh
Production
company
S D World Film Production Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 19 April 2024 (2024-04-19)
[1]
Running time
117 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹8 crore

Luv You Shankar [2] is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language mythological animated drama film [3] directed by Rajiv S. Ruia and produced by Tejas Desai and Sunita Desai under the banner of S D World Film Production Pvt Ltd. The film stars Shreyas Talpade [4] and Tanishaa Mukerji will be seen in the film as lead roles. The film was theatrically released on 19 April 2024. [3] [5]

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Synopsis

It tells the story of an eight-year-old boy who develops a special bond with Lord Shiva/Shankar, a Hindu deity. [6] Their connection takes them on an exciting journey of faith, friendship, and self-discovery. [7]

Cast

Reception

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated with 2.5 out of 5 stars and noted "While ‘Luv You Shankar’ initially shows promise with flashy glimpses of past events, the hope for an engaging plot quickly fades away, turning the film into a disappointment." [12]

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