Best Bengali movies, ranked by critics

The 6 highest rated Bengali films in our records, ranked by the BMR score: every critic rating converted to one scale and averaged, with trusted critics counting more. A film needs at least 2 critic reviews to be ranked, so this list grows as reviews come in. Number one is Bohorupi.

Updated 14 Oct, 1:40 am IST. Scores only, no opinions of ours.

  1. 1

    Bohorupi

    Release date not announced

    Reviews

    3.8

    7 critics

  2. 2

    Chaalchitro – The Frame Fatale

    Directed by Pratim D. Gupta. With Tota Roy Chowdhury, Shantanu Maheshwari, Anirban Chakrabarti.

    The thriller delves into the lives of four cops from Kolkata Police, as they go about investigating a series of murders rocking the city. As the plot thickens, the personal…

    Crime · Mystery · 2h 2m

    Reviews

    3.7

    3 critics

  3. 3

    5 No. Swapnomoy Lane

    Directed by Manasi Sinha. With Aparajita Adhya, Kharaj Mukherjee, Arjun Chakrabarty.

    Two cousins strive to reclaim their ancestral home, overcoming numerous obstacles with help from a doctor and lawyer. This heartfelt journey celebrates family bonds, blending tradition with the spirit of…

    Drama · Family · 2h 0m

    Reviews

    3.7

    3 critics

  4. 4

    Shontaan

    Directed by Raj Chakraborty. With Mithun Chakraborty, Subhashree Ganguly, Anashua Majumdar.

    What happens when a devoted father is rejected by the son he raised? As he seeks justice in court, will the family heal, or will the divide grow deeper?

    Drama · Family · 2h 20m

    Reviews

    3.7

    3 critics

  5. 5

    Saptadingar Guptodhon

    Directed by Dhrubo Banerjee. With Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakrabarty, Ishaa Saha.

    Subarna Sen, along with Abir and Jhinuk, go on a dangerous treasure hunt in the Sundarbans. The trio seeks the legendary treasure of Raja Pratapaditya, facing increased risks in a…

    Adventure · Mystery · 2h 15m

    ReviewsBox office

    2.9

    6 critics

    ₹10.42 Cr India net

  6. 6

    Khadaan

    Directed by Soojit Dutta. With Dev, Jisshu Sengupta, Idhika Paul.

    Shyam comes from the remote areas of Purulia to work as a laborer in the coal mines of the Damodar Valley. The story of Mohan and Shyam will proceed with…

    Action · Crime · 2h 15m

    Reviews

    2.6

    3 critics

Quick answers

What is the best Bengali movie according to critics?

Bohorupi has the highest BMR score, 3.8/5 from 7 critics.

How is this ranking decided?

Each critic rating is converted to one common scale and averaged. Trusted critics count 1.5 times. A film needs at least 2 scored critic reviews. Ties go to the film with more reviews. AI-read scores are marked and never ranked on their own.

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Scores are the BMR score: every critic rating converted to one scale and averaged. Box office is Sacnilk's India net, Bengali version. A dash means the figure does not exist yet, never zero.