---
title: "Lathe Joshi"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lathe-joshi-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 422254
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Lathe Joshi (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lathe-joshi-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lathe Joshi is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Pravah Nirmitee, Dawn Studios. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A master lathe craftsman confronts job loss and an identity crisis."

### Why Watch
- Intimate portrait of a skilled worker
- Thoughtful look at societal change

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focus on a single protagonist may limit broader appeal
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with adult themes of unemployment and self‑worth, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: introspective, melancholic, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lathe-joshi-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mangesh Joshi
- **Networks / Studios**: Pravah Nirmitee, Dawn Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chittaranjan Giri** as *Lathe Joshi*
- **Ashwini Giri** as *Wife*
- **Seva Chouhan** as *Mother*
- **Om Bhutkar** as *Son*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Lathe Joshi released?
Lathe Joshi was released in the United States on December 10, 2016.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for approximately one hour and forty‑four minutes.

### Q: What genre does Lathe Joshi belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: What is the basic premise of Lathe Joshi?
The story follows Mr. Joshi, known as 'Lathe Joshi' for his lathe‑working skill, after he becomes jobless and struggles to retain his fading identity.

### Q: How have audiences rated Lathe Joshi?
On Kinobox, the film holds an 82 percent audience rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lathe Joshi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/422254)
- [Lathe Joshi 82% (2016) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/618709-lathe-joshi)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*