Fatafati Movie Review
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Worth a Watch
5 of 6 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
Phullora Bhaduri, a tailor from the suburbs with a gifted sense of design, is ridiculed for being on the heavier side. Can she become a fashion influencer despite the odds?
Directed by Aritra Mukherjee. Starring Ritabhari Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee, Swastika Dutta, Loknath Dey, Soma Banerjee, Sanghashri Sinha Mitra.
Fatafati movie review: what critics say (6)
How to read the score
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2.5/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTPlay · 12 May 2023
“This picture features lovely visual aesthetics and committed lead performances, but the messaging feels thoroughly dated, superficial, and regressive regarding serious issues.”
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3.0/5
Anindita Mukherjee · India Today · 5 Aug 2023
“The movie delivers an uplifting message regarding body positivity through fantastic acting, though the writing sometimes leans heavily into being overly moralistic.”
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3.5/5
Ahwaan Padhee · Cineblues · 18 Oct 2026
“The inspiring story benefits greatly from a powerful lead performance, though the social message occasionally becomes overly preachy and awkward.”
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5.0/5BMR estimate
Sangbad Pratidin · 12 May 2023
“This timely drama smartly challenges rigid beauty standards through compelling performances and natural storytelling, though it occasionally feels somewhat overly preachy about its progressive social message.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the film as a brilliant manifesto against body shaming with wonderful performances and direction, and offered no criticism. This high level of praise for a socially important and engaging film clearly lands on the top rung. How estimates work
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Popcorn Reviewss · 4 Aug 2023
“This drama delivers an important, liberating message about body positivity through heartwarming moments, despite featuring a simplistic and uneven screenplay.”
Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The film features a poignant, important message and excellent performances that make for a warm, breezy watch, but it is held back by simplistic and inconsistent writing with one-dimensional conflicts. This combination of significant praise for its themes and acting alongside clear criticism of its script lands squarely on a mixed, leaning positive verdict. How estimates work
Read full review ↗Popcorn Reviewss on Aritra Mukherjee's other films: 3.5 average over 1 film
Critics overall gave the same films 3.2. Popcorn Reviewss's usual rating across 21 films is 3.9. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
- Brahma Janen Gopon Kommoti 3.5 (all critics 3.2)
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3.0/5
Ujjainee Roy · Times of India · 13 May 2023
“The feature delivers an effective body-positive message and improves significantly after an initial hour that feels rather sluggish and slow.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.2/5Critics are mostly positive on Fatafati, with some disagreement. 6 critics average 3.3/5. Highest: 5.0/5 from Sangbad Pratidin. Lowest: 2.5/5 from Shamayita Chakraborty. Praise goes to performances. Complaints focus on the script. 5 of 6 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
Highest 5.0/5 BMR estimate · Sangbad Pratidin
“This timely drama smartly challenges rigid beauty standards through compelling performances and natural storytelling, though it occasionally feels somewhat overly preachy”
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Lowest 2.5/5 · Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTplay
“This picture features lovely visual aesthetics and committed lead performances, but the messaging feels thoroughly dated, superficial, and regressive regarding serious is”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 6 scored reviews, spread 2.5 to 5.0. 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 14 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
Ritabhari ChakrabortyPhullora Bhaduri
Abir ChatterjeeBachaspati Bhaduri
Swastika DuttaBiki Sen
Loknath Dey
Soma Banerjee- Sanghashri Sinha Mitra
Asmee Ghosh
Debosree Ganguly
- Director
- Aritra Mukherjee
- Writer
- Zinia Sen
- Cinematographer
- Aalok Maiti
- Producers
- Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy
What else the data says
- DirectorAritra Mukherjee's other 2 scored films here average 2.5 out of 5.
- Lead actorRitabhari Chakraborty's other 2 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
- Among 2023 filmsRanks #10 of 14 Bengali films of 2023 with a BMR score. The 2023 average is 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about Fatafati
Is Fatafati worth watching?
Fatafati has a BMR score of 3.2 out of 5 (Worth a Watch), calculated from 6 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 Fatafati?
4 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 Fatafati a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Fatafati a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Fatafati?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Fatafati. 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 Fatafati release?
Fatafati released in cinemas on 12 May 2023.
Who is in the cast of Fatafati?
The cast of Fatafati includes Ritabhari Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee, Swastika Dutta, Loknath Dey, Soma Banerjee, Sanghashri Sinha Mitra.
Who directed Fatafati? Who wrote it?
Fatafati is directed by Aritra Mukherjee. It is written by Zinia Sen.
Where can I watch Fatafati online? Is Fatafati on OTT?
Fatafati released in cinemas on 12 May 2023. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Fatafati about?
Phullora Bhaduri, a tailor from the suburbs with a gifted sense of design, is ridiculed for being on the heavier side. Can she become a fashion influencer despite the odds?
How long is Fatafati? What is the runtime?
Fatafati is listed at 2h 11m.