Raktabeej

Shiboprasad-Nandita duo is a prominent name in the Bengali film fraternity. They started their career with some groundbreaking movies that were ahead of their time. Gradually, their work became monotonous and somehow lingered in the family drama genre. After a long hiatus, they made a comeback with a social-thriller named 'Raktabeej,' featuring an ensemble cast, including the ace actor Victor Banerjee, Anusuya Majumder, Kanchan Mallick, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty, etc. In this tumultuous time when directors are often hesitant to create political films, the director duo showed their courage by choosing a bold subject against the backdrop of the Khagragarh blast. The screenplay and editing of this film are top-notch, and the supporting characters have done an excellent job. The music, while good, sometimes hindered the pace of the film. The linear screenplay is perfectly matched with the festive mood. This movie raises a valid question: 'Is forgiving always the right decision?' Kudos to this director duo for bringing us such unique content in Bengali cinema. I'm eagerly awaiting its sequel.

Raktabeej is larger than life! Raktabeej is real! It is not just a movie but an encounter with the reality, where you get to re-live a shocking incident, that shook Bengal during the pujas, a few years back. Victor Banerjee's portrayal of Our late President Honourable Sri Pranab Mukherjee is utterly convincing. The terror is real! On the other hand, the joy of homecoming is real, too. The joy of meeting your sibling after a long time is real and the emotion of their bond touches you! And it is here that the directors have delivered the masterstroke! They have successfully retained the emotional aspects of their film, even while delivering an edge-of-the-seat thriller! Kudos! Raktabeej is a must-watch!!

Raktabeej is not just a film! Raktabeej is an experience, where cinema meets reality. And this merging is seamless! It is really amazing how the directors have blended the flavours of Durga Puja with that of suspense. The details of puja days, the rituals, the rural flavour s and flamboyance on one side and ruthless remains of a blast, the trauma, the loss on the other side. And all seem real. It is indeed a surprise package from Directors Nandita Roy and Shiboprasad Mukherjee. The directors who have always made films based on emotions and family ties, have come up with a film that blends the genres of thriller and emotions so effortlessly! Kudos to the directors.

#Raktabeej : Fabulous Cinematography, Crisp Editing, Fantabulous Music & Gripping Screenplay with a Superb Narrative Style, twists and turns till the end. #AbirChatterjee, #MimiChakraborty, #DebasishMondal and #UmaBanerjee stole the show eclipsing others, even #VictorBanerjee and #AnasuaMajumdar. #KanchanMallick, #ParometaMukherjee & #DevlinaKumar has their moments though. #MaulikGhosh needs to be praised with special mention. But #SatyamBhattacharya, #KanchanMallick, #SubhaRanjanMukherjee & #AmbarishBhattacharya has been a miscasted and wasted as a whole. But #TanusreeShankar has her presence amply felt in her brief cameo, just because of the character of whom she has played ... #AnkushHazra has his moments in the foot-tapping item number ( and may be many more which u had to check out urself ). Well, must say, it has got one of the best Climax sequence ever in the recent Bengali films been shot. Kudos to the director duo #NanditaRoy & #ShiboprosadMukherjee and co-writer #ZiniaSen for making a such a brilliant and well-made, social-awareness and relevant Film. Indeed it will attract repeat audiences too. A must-watch this puja. It is a perfect Puja Film and truly a Game-Changer.

What a masterpiece #Raktabeej is! Riveting to the core amidst the scents, flavors and colours of Durga Pujo.. Brilliant direction, delightful performances by each and everyone..🙌 Perfect casting in each and every role.. Could not take eyes off Abir Chatterjee even for a single second.. literally got me planning on my next visit to watch Pankaj Sinha in action, expression, and body language..💖💖💖 Mimi Chakraborty is a class apart as Sanjukta! Mesmerized by her screen presence..😍 Hugely enjoyed #Raktabeej with family and friends.. Thank you team.. Here's to more ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and cheers! A film that merits re-watch at the theaters.. brilliant!