Athhoi
অথৈ
Worth Watching
4 of 5 critics recommend it. Average 3.1 out of 5. BMR estimates count a little less than ratings the critics gave, so this can differ slightly from a plain average.
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The story
A contemporary retelling of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Othello, exploring the intricacies of human emotions and the consequences of unchecked manipulation, all within a Bengali context.
Directed by Arna Mukhopadhyay. Starring Arna Mukhopadhyay, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Mimi Dutta, Ditipriya Roy, Kaushik Banerjee.
Athhoi movie review: what critics say (5)
How to read the score
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3.0/5
Poorna Banerjee · Times of India · 14 Jun 2024
“The adaptation features striking visual design and strong atmosphere, but the narrative suffers because one particular actor dominates the screen time too heavily.”
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2.5/5
Souvik Saha · Cinekolkata.com · 14 Jun 2024
“The adaptation boasts striking visuals and strong musical numbers, but suffers from shallow character development, weak female representation, and pretentious social commentary that dilutes the core themes.”
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4.0/5BMR estimate
Posted by · Talking Films Online · 2 Nov 2025
“This regional adaptation of Othello cleverly reframes the classic tragedy through a modern lens of caste dynamics, though its heavy reliance on theatrical melodrama occasionally feels overdone.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review praises the film for its faithful adaptation, insightful localization of Shakespearean themes like caste and class, and strong technical and narrative choices. However, it functions more as an academic cultural analysis than a traditional consumer review, leaving some standard evaluative distance present. This lands the verdict on a strong positive with a few reservations regarding academic scope. How estimates work
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Anandabazar Patrika · 13 Jun 2024
“‘অথৈ’ নাটকেও যাঁরা অভিনয় ও পরিচালনার দয়িত্বে ছিলেন, ‘অথৈ’ ছবিতেও একই কর্মে তাঁরাই নিযুক্ত। সেই ছবি দেখে কেমন লাগল আনন্দবাজার অনলাইনের, তা রইল।”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review praises the strong acting, good visual style, and the relevance of adapting Shakespeare's Othello to modern psychological and digital toxicity. However, it also criticizes the film for relying on a fictionalized setting rather than fully tackling gritty contemporary issues and leaving the reviewer wanting more depth. This balance of strong praise for craft with clear thematic reservations lands it firmly a. How estimates work
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3.0/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTPlay · 12 Jun 2024
“The visually striking tragedy benefits from gorgeous camerawork and strong music, but suffers from uneven character writing and an overly theatrical villain performance that drains the emotional impact.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.1/5Critics are mostly positive on Athhoi, with some disagreement. 5 critics average 3.2/5. Highest: 4.0/5 from Posted by. Lowest: 2.5/5 from Souvik Saha. Praise goes to visuals. Complaints focus on characters and the script. 4 of 5 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praisedvisuals (2)
- Criticisedcharacters (2)
Highest 4.0/5 BMR estimate · Posted by · Talking Films Online
“This regional adaptation of Othello cleverly reframes the classic tragedy through a modern lens of caste dynamics, though its heavy reliance on theatrical melodrama occas”
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Lowest 2.5/5 · Souvik Saha · Cinekolkata.com
“The adaptation boasts striking visuals and strong musical numbers, but suffers from shallow character development, weak female representation, and pretentious social comm”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 5 scored reviews, spread 2.5 to 4.0. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
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What viewers say
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Cast and crew
Arna MukhopadhyayAthhoi Kumar Lodha
Anirban BhattacharyaAnagra Chatterjee
Sohini SarkarDiyamona
Mimi DuttaMili
Ditipriya RoyPinki
Kaushik BanerjeeAnagra's father
Arpan GhoshalMukul Bhattacharya
Kaushik ChakrabortyDiyamona's father- Sumit PanjaRadu
Puja BanerjeeDancer
- Director
- Arna Mukhopadhyay
- Music director
- Subhadeep Guha
- Writer
- Arna Mukhopadhyay
- Cinematographer
- Soumik Haldar
- Editor
- Sanglap Bhowmik
- Producers
- Jyoti Deshpande, Mahendra Soni, Shrikant Mohta
What else the data says
- Among 2024 filmsRanks #11 of 17 Bengali films of 2024 with a BMR score. The 2024 average is 3.3 out of 5.
Questions about Athhoi
Is Athhoi worth watching?
Athhoi has a BMR score of 3.1 out of 5 (Worth Watching), calculated from 5 scored reviews. This includes 2 labelled BMR estimates for reviews without published star ratings; those numbers are our interpretations, not ratings given by the critics. The score uses weighted averaging; read the original reviews to decide whether it suits you.
What do critics say about Athhoi?
3 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 out of 5. Another 2 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Athhoi a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Athhoi a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Athhoi?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Athhoi. This is a gap in our records, not a claim that no figures have been published. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did Athhoi release?
Athhoi released in cinemas on 14 June 2024.
Who is in the cast of Athhoi?
The cast of Athhoi includes Arna Mukhopadhyay, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Mimi Dutta, Ditipriya Roy, Kaushik Banerjee.
Who directed Athhoi? Who wrote it?
Athhoi is directed by Arna Mukhopadhyay. It is written by Arna Mukhopadhyay.
Where can I watch Athhoi online? Is Athhoi on OTT?
Athhoi released in cinemas on 14 June 2024. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Athhoi about?
A contemporary retelling of William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Othello, exploring the intricacies of human emotions and the consequences of unchecked manipulation, all within a Bengali context.
How long is Athhoi? What is the runtime?
Athhoi is listed at 2h 34m.