Film

Angry Indian Goddesses

Name: Angry Indian Goddesses
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2015
Cast: Sarah-Jane Dias, Rajshri Deshpande, Sandhya Mridul, Amy Maghera, Pavleen Gujral

Social drama

A photographer gathers her closest friends for a pre-wedding celebration in Goa, where wine, secrets, and old tensions bubble up into raucous, cathartic nights. It's funny and messy, raw and affectionate—about female friendship in all its complicated glory. Made for anyone who's ever needed their people.

TMDb rating

3.4

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