Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies Selected As One Of The 5 Greatest International Movies At Japan Academy Film Prize

Jio Studios and Aamir Khan Productions’ Laapataa Ladies has certainly created a stir with its release from the get-go. It was an amalgamation of all the right ingredients—A heartwarming story, great actors, humor, and a beautiful social message. The film directed by Kiran Rao has won the hearts of audiences across the globe. While the film received tremendous love on the big screen, it also impressed viewers with its OTT release.

Transcending boundaries, the film was released in Japan on 4th October 2024, where it is still running successfully after 115 days, and has secured its place as one of the five greatest international films at the Japan Academy Film Prize.

Laapataa Ladies is now in its 17th week in Japan. It has enjoyed an uninterrupted run of 115 days and counting. The film has been selected as one of the five greatest international films out of 204 eligible titles released in Japan in 2024 by the Japan Academy Film Prize. The winner of the Best International Film award will be announced on March 14th.