Lakshya
An aimless, jobless, irresponsible grown man joins the army and matures into a battlefield hero.
Directed by Farhan Akhtar · War · Action · Drama · 186 min · 2004
Director
Farhan Akhtar
Writer
Javed Akhtar
Studio
Excel Entertainment / UTV Motion Pictures
Release
2004-06-18
Runtime
186 min
Genres
War, Action, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
A young man's life takes a drastic turn when he enrolls in the Indian Military Academy, forcing him to confront his lack of ambition and discipline. After deserting, he returns and undergoes a transformation, excelling in training and graduating as a commissioned Lieutenant. He is posted to Kargil, where he faces new challenges and discovers a personal loss that tests his resolve. His journey becomes one of self-discovery and growth under the guidance of a strict yet inspiring commander.
Cast & Characters
Karan Shergill
Hrithik Roshan
Romila "Romi" Dutta
Preity Zinta
Sub. Maj. Pritam Singh
Om Puri
Capt. Jalal Akbar
Sushant Singh
Shalini Shergill, Karan's mother
Anjula Bedi
Akhilesh Dutta, Romi's father
M. K. Raina
Mrs. Dutta, Romi's mother
Lillete Dubey
Rajeev Goel, Romi's former fianceè
Kushal Punjabi
Major Binod Sengupta, OC A Company (3 Punjab)
Sharad Kapoor
Major Kaushal Verma, OC D Company (3 Punjab)
Raj Zutshi
Lieutenant Vishal Srivastav
Prashant Chainani
Naik Raj Tilak Singh
Shakeel Khan
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $4.5M, Lakshya has grossed $4.6M worldwide — about 1.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Hrithik Roshan appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Super 30.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film's production took place across Mumbai and several locations in Uttarakhand.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Lakshya holds 6.7/10 on TMDb (123 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (123 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakshya good? What are critics saying?+
Lakshya holds 6.7/10 on TMDb (123 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Lakshya?+
Lakshya has a runtime of 186 min.
Who directed Lakshya?+
Lakshya was directed by Farhan Akhtar.
Where can I watch Lakshya?+
Lakshya is available to stream, rent, or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Lakshya received mixed reviews from critics upon its initial release, with some considering it a commercial disappointment despite its cult following over time. The film is often cited as having Hrithik Roshan's best performance, but opinions on its overall quality are divided. Despite this, Lakshya has had a lasting impact on Indian youth, inspiring many to join the military.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
