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Faltu
Faltu is born of a crazy mother and his father is unknown. The people of his village have raised him as their own child. In the course of events he finds out that everyone in the village .
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Plot Summary
The film follows the lives of three friends who are labeled as 'Faltu' (useless) by society and their families due to their academic failures. Driven by a desire to prove themselves, they embark on a journey to create their own educational institution, 'The Faltu University', to help other underachievers. Their endeavor faces numerous challenges, including societal skepticism and internal conflicts.
Critical Reception
Faltu received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique concept and performances, particularly Riteish Deshmukh's. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and slow-paced in parts. The film was appreciated for its attempt to address the pressure of academic success and the potential of those who don't fit the conventional mold.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unconventional story about academic underdogs.
Riteish Deshmukh's performance as the protagonist was a highlight.
Some critics felt the pacing could have been tighter.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Faltu (2006) on Google is not readily available in a summarized format.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Nishikant Kamat, also directed the critically acclaimed 'Drishyam' and 'Madaari'.
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