Mahananda Movie Review
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Worth a Watch
2 of 3 critics recommend it. Average 3.0 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
Mahananda is an ambitious project based on the life and works of author and activist Mahashweta Devi who had devoted decades of her life to uplift tribals, especially the Lodha and the Shabar communities of West Bengal.
Directed by Arindam Sil. Starring Gargee RoyChowdhury, Ishaa Saha, Arna Mukhopadhyay, Ujan Chatterjee, Barun Chakraborty, Joydip Kundu.
Mahananda movie review: what critics say (3)
How to read the score
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Shaibal Basu · Anandabazar Patrika · 8 Apr 2022
“This thoughtful political drama features a powerful lead performance and compelling music, though some of the styling and dialogue choices feel a bit unconvincing.”
Read full review ↗Why this score?
The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review praises the film's strong direction, engaging storytelling, and Gargee RoyChowdhury's powerful lead performance, while also pointing out flaws like awkward dialect use and overly staged costume choices. These balanced merits and clear flaws place it firmly as a positive review with minor shortcomings. How estimates work
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1.5/5BMR estimate
Shoma A. Chatterji · thespace.ink · 9 Apr 2022
“The reviewer felt the movie was overly preachy and relied too heavily on tedious conversations rather than cinematic storytelling, ultimately resulting in a disappointing and poorly scripted experience.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The reviewer mentions no praise for the film, focusing entirely on a long list of cons including poor scripting, a preachy tone, and boring dialogues. This clearly places the review in the poor category with little to admire. How estimates work
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3.5/5
Shamayita.Chakraborty · Times of India · 10 Apr 2022
“The picture benefits from strong teamwork and an engaging non-linear timeline, but unfortunately renders its lead character flat and overly idealized while unfairly demonizing other figures.”
Read full review ↗Shamayita.Chakraborty on Arindam Sil's other films: 3.0 average over 1 film
Critics overall gave the same films no BMR score yet. Shamayita.Chakraborty's usual rating across 16 films is 3.3. Extra context only; it does not change any score.
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.0/5Critics are lukewarm on Mahananda, with some disagreement. 3 critics average 2.8/5. Highest: 3.5/5 from Shaibal Basu. Lowest: 1.5/5 from Shoma A. Chatterji. Praise goes to performances and emotion. Complaints focus on characters. 2 of 3 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Split2 of 3 critics rate it 3.0/5 or higher, while 1 rates it below 2.0/5.
Highest 3.5/5 BMR estimate · Shaibal Basu · Anandabazar Patrika
“This thoughtful political drama features a powerful lead performance and compelling music, though some of the styling and dialogue choices feel a bit unconvincing.”
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Lowest 1.5/5 BMR estimate · Shoma A. Chatterji · thespace.ink
“The reviewer felt the movie was overly preachy and relied too heavily on tedious conversations rather than cinematic storytelling, ultimately resulting in a disappointing”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 3 scored reviews, spread 1.5 to 3.5. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
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What viewers say
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Cast and crew
Gargee RoyChowdhuryMahananda “Mitul” Bhattacharjee
Ishaa SahaMahal
Arna MukhopadhyayBihan
Ujan ChatterjeeBirsa Munda
Barun ChakrabortyDhani munda
Joydip KunduRothi's father
Pradeep Bhattacharya
Ashim Raychowdhury
Poulomi Das
Debshankar HaldarBidhan Bhattacharya- Nur IslamChotti Munda
- Amlan Majumder
- Director
- Arindam Sil
- Music director
- Bickram Ghosh
- Cinematographer
- Ayan Sil
- Editor
- Sanglap Bhowmik
- Producers
- Firdausul Hasan, Prabal Halder
What else the data says
- DirectorArindam Sil's other 3 scored films here average 3.1 out of 5.
- Lead actorGargee RoyChowdhury's other 8 scored films here average 3.5 out of 5.
- Among 2022 filmsRanks #12 of 15 Bengali films of 2022 with a BMR score. The 2022 average is 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about Mahananda
Is Mahananda worth watching?
Mahananda has a BMR score of 3.0 out of 5 (Worth a Watch), calculated from 3 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 Mahananda?
1 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 3.5 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 Mahananda a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Mahananda a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Mahananda?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Mahananda. 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 Mahananda release?
Mahananda released in cinemas on 8 April 2022.
Who is in the cast of Mahananda?
The cast of Mahananda includes Gargee RoyChowdhury, Ishaa Saha, Arna Mukhopadhyay, Ujan Chatterjee, Barun Chakraborty, Joydip Kundu.
Who directed Mahananda?
Mahananda is directed by Arindam Sil.
Where can I watch Mahananda online? Is Mahananda on OTT?
Mahananda released in cinemas on 8 April 2022. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Mahananda about?
Mahananda is an ambitious project based on the life and works of author and activist Mahashweta Devi who had devoted decades of her life to uplift tribals, especially the Lodha and the Shabar communities of West Bengal.
How long is Mahananda? What is the runtime?
Mahananda is listed at 2h 4m.