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Santosh Review (2024) — 72% Celluloid Score

Directed by Sandhya Suri · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Santosh worth watching?

Yes. Santosh (2024) earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (80%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (73%). See the 4 inputs.

72%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

80% Editorial Rating
73% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.1 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 8m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Shahana Goswami , Sunita Rajwar , Nawal Shukla , Pratibha Awasthi
Country
India
Language
Hindi

Also known as संतोष Secretos de un crimen Santosh: Vozes da Hierarquia 산토쉬 순경 桑托什 警上添花

🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Actress (Shahana Goswami), Asian Film Awards 2025

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (73%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Celluloid Score 72% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Thriller

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Santosh worth watching?

Yes — Santosh earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Thriller, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).

Celluloid verdict

Shahana Goswami anchors this tense police drama with a quietly seething performance, as Sandhya Suri uses a small-town murder case to expose the caste and gender fault lines running through the system.

, Founder & Editor

Critics (80%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (73%).

What is Santosh about?

A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a lowcaste...

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Santosh

Santosh (2024) Review: Power Borrowed With a Uniform

Santosh is Sandhya Suri's gripping Hindi police drama about a widow who inherits her husband's constable job, anchored by Shahana Goswami's slow-burning lead.

Yes. It is a tense, morally serious police drama for viewers who prefer character and social detail to twists, though its patient pace asks for full attention.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Santosh: frequently asked questions

Is Santosh worth watching?

Yes. Santosh (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 72%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Santosh?

In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Santosh?

Santosh runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

What is Santosh rated?

Santosh is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Santosh?

Santosh is directed by Sandhya Suri and stars Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar, Nawal Shukla, Pratibha Awasthi.

What is the Metascore for Santosh?

Metacritic's Metascore for Santosh is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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