Dhumketu

As a fan of Dev, I went into this film with high expectations, especially after his claims that this was his best work yet. I watched it on the 15th, eager to see what he had delivered.

While the performances by Dev, Rudranil, and Subhashree are undoubtedly among their finest, the story itself is deeply flawed and problematic. The film dangerously justifies terrorism to some extent, which is completely unacceptable. Promoting such ideologies, even indirectly, is irresponsible.

What's worse is the portrayal of the protagonist as part of a suicide squad, glorifying his role-a message that should never be conveyed, especially to young audiences who look up to these stars. Equating the Indian freedom struggle with modern-day terrorism is not just inaccurate but also offensive.

I'm genuinely upset and disappointed by this film. I strongly advise against watching it, and frankly, it deserves to be banned in India for its dangerous messaging.

Typical emotional love story with vague story telling. The way of representation of thought is nice,however they can show much more better then what they are made. Time duration is too short to cover this story. Details are missing,Main Character evaluation is under expectation. Last part of this story is meaningless! Although they emphasis in starting of this story, nevertheless the objective is insignificant !!!. The melancholy of love story is really appreciable.

Dhumketu is a film which should have seen the light of the day in 2016. But for reasons best known to film's producers, it remained canned fir 9 years till it was finally released on the 14 August, 2025. I am told it was an eagerly awaited film of Dev- Subhashree duo.

And my God, what a reception the public has given to its belated release! On a Tuesday 4 PM show, the crowd was uncontrollable at an Inox in Kolkata. Every seat was taken. I haven't seen quite anything like this for a Bengali movie in recent times.

No doubt the pair doesn't disappoint. They look fresh like the morning. Locales, somewhere in a hilly town, look beautiful! Mountain trains give it a romantic frame. Snowy slopes are breathtaking. Songs are mellifluous.

Subhashree has always been a natural but Dev has surprised us with his acting prowess. For most part of the film he carries a prosthetic disguise admirably. He looks the eighty year old man he tries to portray.

But what remains a little confused, is the plot. The protagonist of a terror group located in deep snowy mountains looks to be a nationalist but seems he's angry with the establishment. Whom does he plan to eliminate in such a massive suicide bomb attack? We don't know. Is he such an important functionary? Things look a tad contrived and facile. The so-called terrorist Bhanu( who happens to be the elder son of a Bengali teacher) has fled his home as 'powerful' people are trying to eliminate him. His younger brother has been killed.

Bhanu is sent for his 'Final mission' to some place near his hometown. He is in a disguise. He decided to stay at the house of his childhood friend Jogesh, the post master. Jogesh is shocked to see his old friend but he cannot ask questions regarding the mission. Likewise the audience can also not ask for clarifications of Kaushik Ganguly, the director.

Acting wise, Dhumketu is excellent but plot wise, rather weak. Ten years back, Kaushik Ganguly perhaps, wasn't so mature as he's at present. You can not help. What had to be done, has been done. Done and dusted. Cinematography is competent and as said, locales are beautifully captured.

A special mention must be made about Rudranil Ghosh's Jogesh! He's very good in emotional and other scenes. He's an excellent actor, we all know. Dev was a revelation.

A watchable if not a great film.

Good story, Rudranil was mind-blowing, Deb and Subhasree were also good, specially the accent of Dev was way more better than other films of him. Not a masala movie but a good one time watch. Short length, good bgm , minimalist dialogues. The title of this movie is very much justified with the role of Dev .Overall good.

"Dhumketu" is a never-seen-before intense drama, bolstered by power-packed performances from Dev, Subhashree, Rudranil, and others. The background score by Indraadip Dasgupta and music by Anupam Roy help the movie progress effectively.

However, the editing feels lazy, with some scenes being repetitive. The screenplay is sluggish in the first half, but it picks up pace post-interval. Dulal Lahiri, Alakananda Roy, and Ardhendu Chatterjee are extraordinary despite their limited screen time.

Dev delivers one of his best performances. Subhashree looks tremendously gorgeous, and her performance feels natural. But the show-stealer is undoubtedly Rudranil Ghosh , a definite National Award contender.

Overall, the climax justifies the storyline. "Dhumketu" may not be a masterpiece or a crowd-pleaser, but it certainly stands out as a milestone in Bengali cinema for its unusual experimentation.