All India Rank

All India Rank by Varun sir, is indeed a beautiful movie which talks about the struggles of preparing for the toughest competition in the world. Sattva sharma did a beautiful job in portraying the apt emotions on the screen and I feel, this story cannot be said better than this. It was a short and crisp movie and as you crave for every good thing to last longer, you will crave for a bit more story from this movie but the writer and director was very sure of what they wanted to show.

The song lyrics are amazing, and will stay in your heart for a while.

The end itself will make you different things and emotions within you and that is the beauty of art, the way you perceive it.

Please do go to see this movie, it is made with so much of love and thoughtfulness and it will stay, even when it ends.

You have always been one of my favorite writers, Varun sir and now, maybe favorite director too. Must watch, recommended.

"All India Rank" takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the late 1990s, capturing the essence of that era with precision. The film delicately explores the life of 17-year-old Vivek, whose journey to a prep school for the cutthroat IIT entrance exam is both heartwarming and humorous. Varun Grover's storytelling shines as he beautifully balances the pressures of academia with the emotional turmoil of adolescence. The film's relatable characters and witty dialogues make it a delightful slice-of-life dramedy that resonates with anyone who has undergone the rigors of competitive exams. Grover's direction and the authentic period details add an extra layer of charm to this coming-of-age tale. "All India Rank" not only captures the essence of the era but also delivers a poignant message about the pursuit of dreams and the value of relationships.

The movie doesn't have a moral. It lacks proper plot. The ending is unsatisfactory. The overall movie seems to be mixture of old, school based movies, but with immature narrative. It shows the struggle of the students in an incomplete manner and also the struggle of parents in an incomplete manner. Varun Grover has tried to make this a nostalgic movie but has failed to do so in every possible manner. It's not a family movie, because there are a few naked women in the magazine that is shown in a close up shot. If you want to watch a better movie which will give everything this movie lacks, watch "3 idiots" again. Because this movie is a total disappointment.

If Kota factory represented what the middle class kids go through in Kota , All India Rank was supposed to show a similar side for a lower middle class kid. But what unfolded was a very boring tale of a kid and his friends / family. The family angle was good because the actors were good. Friends didn't leave much of a mark.

The only bright spot in the whole movie is Sheeba Chaddha who lighted up the screen . The rest of the movie was super dull.

Varun Grover is a good poet as well as his stand ups are worth a watch.. but it's not necessary everyone can be good at everything.

In my view , skip this movie and watch Kota Factory!

Transporting us back to 1990s nostalgia, All India Rank in a simple way beautifully explores the heartfelt struggle with academics, dreams and aspirations, the personal life of students, family dynamics and most importantly the journey. Varun Grover captures the world beautifully, it's such a sincere and honest attempt from him. You could feel the vibes of love and warmth throughout, it was wholesome. Those visuals and animations were integrated in a creative manner. And the music was so cool, cannot get "Noodle Sa Dil" out of my head. The film actually struck a chord with me and I could relate with Vivek to an extent on a personal level.

I wish the film was longer as I was invested in it properly and I was craving to more of this world. And please don't compare it with 12th Fail, both are very different from each other and are good in their own ways.