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"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.

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!

"Transported to the late 1990s, 'All India Rank' unfolds the saga of Vivek, a 17-year-old hailing from a serene village. Thrust into a prep school for the cutthroat IIT entrance examination, often equated to India's MIT, the film intricately explores Vivek's heartfelt struggle with academics, life's intricacies, and family dynamics. It encapsulates the essence of a young dreamer maneuvering through the hurdles of a new world, where ambitious minds unite to brace for the impending exam.

As a college guy watching this film, it struck a chord, echoing the harsh realities of the Indian education system and the weight of parental expectations. 'All India Rank' mirrors the society I'm navigating-a poignant depiction of the challenges faced by young minds in their relentless pursuit of success."

All india rank is a comedy drama film directed by varun grover.

This is a sweet film. The era of 90s is beautifully captured, the production design, the art design is really good. The screenplay uses various animations to bring freshness into the narrative. The music is something I really liked, specially the background score. The teenage life is also retty genuine. But the problem is that all the things are surface level, the problems, the tension, the solutions are never really explored deep, the emotions are lacking, as a result you are just like, meh its okayish. The subplot of the vulgar PCO boy was unexplained, making no sense to me. The film is about life, how it is not at all random, but I wanted more from it.

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.