Lanka (2011 film)

Lanka is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rowdy Rathore fame director K. Murthy, and starring Manoj Bajpayee, Arjan Bajwa, and Tia Bajpai. The film is a loose adaptation of the epic Ramayana, set in modern times and focusing on themes of kidnapping and revenge.

The plot centers around Rahul (Arjan Bajwa), who falls in love with Anjana (Tia Bajpai), the kept woman of a powerful and ruthless underworld don, Raavan (Manoj Bajpayee). Rahul, a Ram-like figure, seeks to rescue Anjana, his Sita, from Raavan's clutches. The film explores the power dynamics and moral conflicts arising from their relationships and the consequences of Raavan's actions. It received mixed to negative reviews upon release, with critics citing a weak screenplay and lack of originality despite the efforts of the cast.