Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya

Satyavati's presence in the first half made me feel like I was watching an art film rather than a detective movie. Unfortunately, there was no element of suspense or a detective environment in the film. Although the setting was visually appealing, it wasn't utilized to enhance the storytelling. Only in the second half did the storyline start to become clearer, but even then, it lacked excitement. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the movie. After a 10-year hiatus, I finally watched a Bengali movie in the cinema and was disappointed to find that the quality remains unchanged. Very very bad experience.

Dev brings a whole new fresh perspective to Byomkesh & proves himself. This was unlike any Byomkesh before and there was an added massy touch. His entry is one of the massiest entry scenes in a Bengali movie. Performances of each and every cast member are solid which elevates the film. Each of them brought a new touch to characters. Birsa Dasgupta's larger-than-life commercial presentation reinvents the detective genre in Bengali films. This is so well crafted and is very gripping & engaging, the plot captivates you. And it's among the most visually stunning movie in Bengal. The production values are impeccable. The music is very powerful, the Bom Satyaneshi track is a banger. The film hits all the right notes. It somehow reminds me of Sushant, Dibakar & YRF's Byomkesh zone. Overall I would say it's a very solid watch and a great cinematic experience.

As with almost all Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's stories, this one too is dark and unsettling. It deals with the vile manners and ulterior motives of men and women, none of whom can be trusted. Everyone wears not one but multiple shades of grey, irrespective of whether he or she has committed the central crime of the story or not. And in that sense, it sets up just the right mood for a noir-esque thriller. But just about then, director Birsa Dasgupta tries to do too much - of everything - to spoil the broth. Too much poetry, too much coquettish dialogue, too much overwriting - it just goes downhill from what is essentially an excellent opening sequence, one that holds both intrigue and promise. Twenty minutes into the film, and you are already feeling fidgety, because everyone on screen and behind it is trying to act too smart. Forty, and you are bored to death, because nothing new is happening, and by the time the interval comes, you are wondering whether you should even return to the auditorium after your bio break.

A really bad acting from the majority of the cast. Dev is just a joker. Most of the time it feels they are uncomfortable with their characters. The dub seems so fake. I have some expectation from Rajatabha Dutta, Santilal Banerjee & Satyam Bhattacharya but they failed. Personally, really disappointed with the character and the actor of Manilal (Satyam). The chemistry between Satyabati and Byomkesh is also very immature. Some of the actors have problem in accent in Bengali. The screenplay need to improve a lot. Dialogues are poorly written due to lack of research work. The direction is totally horrible. Overall this film suffers from poor writing, terrible execution.

Review of #ByomkeshODurgoRahoshyo ::: Firstly Direction by #BirsaDasgupta is fairly average, Screenplay by Subhendu Dasmunshi is very sloth. Based on the bestseller Durgo Rahasya by #SharadinduBandyopadhyay and produced by #Dev, #ShyamSundarDey & Tanmoy Banerjee is not upto the mark.

As per performances are concerned, the trio Dev, #RukminiMaitra & even #AmbarishBhattacharya is miscasted and eventually they gave their career's worst performances. #RajatavaDutta, #ShantilaalMukherjee, #DebeshChattopadhyay & #ShankarDebnath lent abled support. #SatyamBhattacharya was impressive. #SampurnaMandal in her cameo sparkles in her body language and dialogue delivery. But the performance of whom I can speak volumes is of none other than #AtmadeepGhosh. Whatta marvellous actor he is !!!

Cinematography by #SubhankarBhar is of high order. Specially the way he took the frames in darkness meticulously. But since 80% of the film is shot in darkness, so the audience may tend to feel mundane. Editing by Sumit Chowdhury could have been crisper. The pace of the whole film is very slow, barring the last 15 mins. Costumes by #JayantiSen is of high order, specially the way she has handled the vintage look of the 40's through the styling of the cast. But, I must say, Pregnant Satyaboti shouldnt have worn such heavy or rich and ironed costumes.

Well this Byomkesh haven't smoked. Thats a nice touch of cinematic liberty. But instead of Bouthan, Ajit continuously calling Satyaboti as Satyo in 40's era, was too much to digest.

But a very predictable plot, and even if you haven't read the novel, still you can guess the culprit. Because, audience now-a-days are not dumb enough to be lost in such a narrative pattern.

Music by #DiptarkaBose was not at all hummable. The theme song is good but it didnt find any place on anyone's mind.

Production companies #ShadowFilms & #DevEntertainmentVentures and Distribution by #PVRInoxPictures have made a #OneTimeWatch film. U may give it a pass too.

Don't go with IMDB to watch this film this films is a absolute masterpiece we can see a byomkesh the presentation is new not a typical byomkesh presentation don't go with review this is absolute big screen experience BGM and Cinematography is top notch that holds your excitement 😍🔥 Dev surpasses Anirban as byomkesh presentation is absolutely good and this mass presentation of byomkesh will rock the theatres full on citi maar moments is there and Dev is a very good actor and Rukmini's role was not up to the mark sometimes it becomes repetitive but Ambarish as Ajit rock the show and the chemistry between Dev and Ambarish is awesome and absolutely this Byomkesh is a visual spectacle finally this byomkesh is a masterpiece.