Dabaru Movie Review
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Worth a Watch
3 of 4 critics recommend it. Average 3.2 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
Dabaru is a melodramatic tale about a young chess player named Surya who rose from the alleys of North Kolkata to become a grand master.
Directed by Pathikrit Basu. Starring Samadarshi Sarkar, Arghya Basu Roy, Rituparna Sengupta, Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Dipankar Dey, Kaushik Sen.
BMR's take on Dabaru
- Critics agree onPerformances and emotion
- Where they splitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
Worked out automatically from the 4 reviews on this page. This is BMR's reading, not any one critic's.
Dabaru movie review: what critics say (4)
How to read the score
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2.5/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTPlay · 12 May 2024
“The cast delivers strong performances, but weak writing and excessive melodrama undermine the potential of this inspiring biographical sports drama.”
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Aditya Sur Roy · ChessBase India · 31 May 2024
“The uplifting biographical drama succeeds through wonderful lead performances and makes chess accessible to general audiences, though the narrative feels somewhat stretched and uneven.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The strongest praise is for the heartfelt performances, the loving depiction of family and chess, and the emotional resonance that delighted the reviewer and their family. The strongest criticism is that the writing could have been crisper and the runtime was a bit too stretched. This combination of sincere emotional appreciation alongside clear structural flaws lands firmly on a positive rating with clear flaws. How estimates work
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3.5/5
Poorna Banerjee · Times of India · 11 May 2024
“The picture benefits from a fast pace and strong family bonds, though it would have helped novices if the gameplay received clearer explanation.”
Read full review ↗Poorna Banerjee on Pathikrit Basu's other films: 3.0 average over 1 film
Critics overall gave the same films no BMR score yet. Poorna Banerjee's usual rating across 48 films is 3.3. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Shampali Maulick · Sangbad Pratidin · 10 May 2024
“This engaging family drama shines through authentic emotions and strong performances, though it suffers from excessive melodrama and predictable narrative flaws.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The reviewer praises the film's genuine emotional core and strong performances, particularly highlighting the depiction of the mother-son relationship and struggle. However, there are criticisms regarding melodrama, predictable tropes, and minor script flaws, placing the review securely in the positive with clear flaws category. How estimates work
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.2/5Critics are mostly positive on Dabaru, and they broadly agree. 4 critics average 3.3/5. Highest: 3.5/5 from Aditya Sur Roy. Lowest: 2.5/5 from Shamayita Chakraborty. Praise goes to performances and emotion. 3 of 4 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praisedperformances (2), emotion (2)
- SplitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
Highest 3.5/5 BMR estimate · Aditya Sur Roy · ChessBase India
“The uplifting biographical drama succeeds through wonderful lead performances and makes chess accessible to general audiences, though the narrative feels somewhat stretch”
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Lowest 2.5/5 · Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTplay
“The cast delivers strong performances, but weak writing and excessive melodrama undermine the potential of this inspiring biographical sports drama.”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 4 scored reviews, spread 2.5 to 3.5. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 12 hours ago.
What viewers say
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How is this worked out?
Too few ratings for a fair audience score.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 18 hours ago.
Cast and crew
- Samadarshi Sarkar
Arghya Basu Roy
Rituparna Sengupta
Chiranjeet Chakraborty
Dipankar Dey
Kaushik Sen
Shankar Chakraborty
Kharaj Mukherjee
Biswanath Basu- Sanghashri Sinha Mitra
- Tirtha Mistry
- Director
- Pathikrit Basu
- Music director
- Anindya Chatterjee
- Writers
- Arpan Gupta, Aritra Banerjee
- Cinematographer
- Modhura Palit
- Editor
- Md. Kalam
- Producers
- Sanjay Agarwal, Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy
Box office
Where to watch Dabaru
Streaming in India: Zee5
Streaming data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Checked 11 hours ago.
Official links: ZEE5 Streaming Opens the service's own site. Availability can change.
Day by day collection, week totals and budget recovery
Unlock Dabaru box officeWhat else the data says
- DirectorPathikrit Basu's other 2 scored films here average 3.2 out of 5.
- Among 2024 filmsRanks #13 of 21 Bengali films of 2024 with a BMR score. The 2024 average is 3.2 out of 5.
Questions about Dabaru
Is Dabaru worth watching?
Dabaru has a BMR score of 3.2 out of 5 (Worth a Watch), calculated from 4 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 Dabaru?
2 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 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 Dabaru a hit or a flop?
BMR has not assigned a verdict to Dabaru. Its recorded India net collection estimate is ₹0.60 Cr. We have not verified its budget, so this collection figure alone cannot establish a hit or flop verdict.
What is the box office collection of Dabaru?
The recorded India net collection estimate is ₹0.60 Cr. Trade estimates can differ from producer figures; India net is not worldwide gross. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did Dabaru release?
Dabaru released in cinemas on 10 May 2024.
Who is in the cast of Dabaru?
The cast of Dabaru includes Samadarshi Sarkar, Arghya Basu Roy, Rituparna Sengupta, Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Dipankar Dey, Kaushik Sen.
Who directed Dabaru? Who wrote it?
Dabaru is directed by Pathikrit Basu. It is written by Arpan Gupta and Aritra Banerjee.
Where can I watch Dabaru online? Is Dabaru on OTT?
Dabaru released in cinemas on 10 May 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 Dabaru about?
Dabaru is a melodramatic tale about a young chess player named Surya who rose from the alleys of North Kolkata to become a grand master.
How long is Dabaru? What is the runtime?
Dabaru is listed at 2h 11m.