Tekka

Unless the climax part. It was a hostage comedy. The climax was also somehow predictable, following a similar pattern to other movies of Srijit- "chotuskone" "baishe shrabon" etc. The pattern - 90 % of the movie will be slow, you can leave it at any point without any further interest in watching and then you would have a good climax- okay.

Rukmini never looks like a police officer, let's assume she is a "mindhunter". But the problem never seems too tough which needs a great solution.

The screenplay was inadequate in many places. For example, The security forces came out of the police van, with a great drill from outside of the building to meet inside with the police officer. SO WHY YOU NEED TO START WITH A DRILL FOR THAT?

In the first scene where dev and his child were eating together, it describe he can't afford his children's school fees. Now after the climax, this looks illogical.

Both Dev and Swastika were watching TV News during the hostage situation. I can't even imagine this unless it is a comedy.

When a movie establishes its own rules, only to break them later, and still manages to make every prior event work in context-only few films manage to pull this off satisfyingly. *Tekka* is one of them.

It's been a while since a film had my jaw hanging down to the floor. Srijit Mukherji expertly crafts a series of events that feels like a well-executed magic trick, leaving you in disbelief.

The tension is palpable, with sharp dialogue exchanges and standout performances. The set design immerses you fully. Madhura Palit, the Cannes-winning cinematographer, uses minimal yet powerful techniques to shoot the same location through thousands of lenses. The script is tastefully witty, with almost every joke hitting its mark.

However, Mukherji seems to hold back, perhaps intentionally to cater to the commercial Puja crowd. Some plot points are deliberately dumbed down for accessibility. There's a bit of spoon-feeding in the exposition, along with a few jarring editing choices and camera angles that feel out of place. The sound design also feels unpolished-dubbing is often out of sync, and sound effects are not properly panned across the theatre. The score weirdly mimics Nolan's Tenet, with one section lifting the chord progression directly from Ludwig Göransson's "Rainy Night in Tallinn" unchanged.

Despite its few but present flaws, *Tekka* is an exhilarating ride. Avoid spoilers and trailers-going in blind is the best way to experience this. Highly recommended.

STOP RELEASING SUCH KIND OF FLIMS. LIKE- BAGHAJATIN, TEKKA During Puja. The Flim was very bad, that is another issue. Highly political agenda involved. Disgusting. If you really want to release a flim during Puja, Release flim like the Old Time, Sudhu Tomari Jonnya, Katmandu etc. That means either Romantic or Comedy Flim. Don't release any saddestic flim during the Puja.

So, try to remember from the next time. We want to watch a Romantic and Comedy flim during puja, release this kind of flims some other times, You have the whole year and So many holidays to that. Please , requesting you to release old kind flims.

Hostage thrillers generally thrive on palpable intensity, which can be cultivated through a compelling and sophisticated screenwriting.

Regrettably, 'Tekka' falls short in this regard.

Pacing is lethargic and the narrative is riddled with occurrences that starkly contradict logic and rationalities. Furthermore, the underlying themes; class discrimination, communal hate interfaith marriages, corrupt politicians; all, undeniably critical, yet the execution feels heavy-handed and moralistic, lacking the emotional resonance one would hope for.

While the performances, particularly that of Dev, and the end twist provide a glimmer of redemption, they are not enough to elevate the film from the pits of mediocrity.

Srijit Mukherjee's Tekka marks a significant departure from his previous, acclaimed works. The film, featuring Dev, Rukmini, and Swastika, centers around a kidnapping incident that unfolds in a tense conference room setting. While the premise holds potential, the execution falls short in almost every aspect.

Swastika's performance is the lone bright spot, delivering a compelling and nuanced portrayal of the distraught mother. However, Dev's character, despite his efforts, lacks the depth and intensity required to make the audience empathize with the kidnapper. Rukmini's performance is particularly underwhelming, as her character seems lost and inconsistent.

The film's direction is amateurish, a far cry from the finesse displayed in Mukherjee's earlier works like Baishe Shrabon and Chotuskone. The dialogue delivery is wooden, and the characters lack the maturity and complexity expected given the high-stakes situation. The cinematography is commendable, but the music fails to add any emotional depth.

Inspired by Western films and web series, Tekka struggles to find its own identity. The characters feel one-dimensional, and the plot lacks the necessary tension and twists to keep the audience engaged. While the concept had promise, the execution is flawed, resulting in a disappointing film.

Rating: 3/10.