F.A.L.T.U

About The Movie F.A.L.T.U: The Ultimate College Adventure

F.A.L.T.U. is a Hindi comedy film that tells the story of four friends - Ritesh, Pooja, Nanj and Vishnu - who fail their college exams and must find a way to prove their worth. They decide to start their own fake college and show the world that they have what it takes to succeed in life. This coming-of-age story explores the themes of friendship, self-discovery, and pursuing one's passions.

F.A.L.T.U Movie Release Date on OTT

The comedy movie F.A.L.T.U was released in theatres on 1st April 2011. It is also streaming on the ZEE5 OTT platform.

F.A.L.T.U Movie Plot

The drama film tells the story of four close friends who are struggling to find their place in the world after completing their high school education. Despite their best efforts, they are unable to secure admission into any college due to their poor academic performance. Frustrated with their situation, the friends decide to take matters into their own hands and create a fake university called Fakirchand and Lakirchand Trust University, or F.A.L.T.U for short. As the popularity of F.A.L.T.U. grows, so does the pressure on the friends to maintain their charades. They must constantly come up with new ways to convince people that the university is real, while also dealing with the challenges of running a fake institution.

Meanwhile, the authorities become suspicious of the university's legitimacy and launch an investigation into its operations. The friends' lives are further complicated by their personal relationships. Ritesh falls in love with a girl named Puja, who is studying at a legitimate college, while Nanj struggles with his own feelings for a fellow F.A.L.T.U. student named Tanya. As the friends navigate the challenges of running a fake university and dealing with their romantic entanglements, they must also confront their own fears and insecurities. The friends must make a difficult decision about the future of F.A.L.T.U. and their own lives. They realise that while their fake university may have provided a temporary solution to their problems, it is ultimately unsustainable. They must find the courage to face their failures and pursue their dreams through legitimate means.

F.A.L.T.U Movie Cast and Crew

In this Hindi drama movie, the lead roles were played by Jackky Bhagnani as Ritesh, Puja Gupta as Puja, Chandan Roy Sanyal as Nanj, and Angad Bedi as Vishnu. Arshad Warsi played the role of Google Chand, while Riteish Deshmukh made a cameo appearance as Baaji Rao. The film was directed by Remo D'Souza, produced by Vashu Bhagnani, and written by Tushar Hiranandani. The music for the movie was composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan and Kumaar. The cinematography was done by Vijay Arora, and the film was edited by Manan Sagar. 

Interesting Facts About the Movie F.A.L.T.U

1. F.A.L.T.U. is a Hindi acronym for "Fakirchand and Lakirchand Trust University". The name was inspired by a real-life incident in which a politician had named a fake university after his dogs.

2. The film marked the directorial debut of Remo D'Souza, who is best known for his work in dance-based films such as ABCD and Street Dancer.

3. The lead actor, Jackky Bhagnani, underwent a major physical transformation for the role of Ritesh. He lost over 60 pounds in just four months by following a strict diet and exercise regimen.

FAQs About the Movie F.A.L.T.U

Q1. Where was the movie F.A.L.T.U. shot?

The movie was primarily shot on a real college campus in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Some scenes were also shot in Mumbai.

Q2. How much was the budget for F.A.L.T.U.?

The estimated budget for the movie was around 10 crore rupees (approximately 1.4 million US dollars).

Q3. Did F.A.L.T.U. win any awards?

The Hindi movie received one award at the Zee Cine Awards for Best Female Debut, which was won by Puja Gupta for her role as Puja in the movie.