Puratawn
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2 of 2 critics recommend it. Average 4.1 out of 5. Top critics count a little more, so this can differ from a plain average.
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The story
Ritika and Rajeev visit her ancestral house in Konnagar to attend her mother’s 80th birthday celebration, only to discover her mother’s deteriorating mental state, forcing Ritika to confront this difficult reality and its permanence.
Directed by Suman Ghosh. Starring Sharmila Tagore, Rituparna Sengupta, Indraneil Sengupta, Brishti Roy, Subhrajit Dutta, Ekavali Khanna.
Critic reviews (2)
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4.5/5BMR estimate
Shoma A. Chatterji · North East Film Journal · 14 May 2025
“Calls it the director's best film to date and admires its handling of ageing and Sharmila Tagore's performance.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review ends with five asterisks but states no scale, so BMR estimated 4.5 from the very warm verdict. How estimates work
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Subhash K Jha · The Statesman · 11 Apr 2025
“Praises Sharmila Tagore and the gentle treatment of memory, but feels the short running time leaves the story thin.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
4.1/5Puratawn receives generally positive notices for its gentle exploration of ageing and memory. Critics heavily praise the lead performance by Sharmila Tagore and the overall directorial vision. However, some minor concerns are raised that the short running time makes the story feel a bit thin. Overall, reviewers agree that this is a noteworthy addition to the director's filmography.
- AgreeMost critics agree that Sharmila Tagore delivers a standout performance and that the film handles the themes of ageing and memory with a gentle touch.
- SplitCritics disagree slightly on the depth of the narrative, with Shoma A. Chatterji calling it the director's best work while Subhash K Jha feels the short running time leaves the story thin.
- Best forfans of subtle character dramas and Sharmila Tagore
Highest 4.5/5 BMR estimate · Shoma A. Chatterji · North East Film Journal
“Calls it the director's best film to date and admires its handling of ageing and Sharmila Tagore's performance.”
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Lowest 3.5/5 BMR estimate · Subhash K Jha · The Statesman
“Praises Sharmila Tagore and the gentle treatment of memory, but feels the short running time leaves the story thin.”
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How is this worked out?
I reached this conclusion by synthesizing the praises for Sharmila Tagore and the treatment of memory from both provided reviews, alongside the shared critique regarding the film's thinness and short duration.
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Cast and crew
Sharmila TagoreMrs. Sen
Rituparna SenguptaRitika Sen
Indraneil SenguptaRajeev- Brishti RoyHeera
Subhrajit DuttaMr. Sen
Ekavali KhannaDr. Gaurika Kapoor
- Director
- Suman Ghosh
- Music director
- Alokananda Dasgupta
- Writer
- Suman Ghosh
- Cinematographer
- Ravi Kiran Ayyagari
- Editor
- Aditya Vikram Sengupta
- Producer
- Rituparna Sengupta
Questions about Puratawn
Is Puratawn worth watching?
Critics rate Puratawn 4.1 out of 5 on the BMR score (Must Watch), from 2 critics. 100% of them rated it 3 or higher.
What do critics say about Puratawn? Review of Puratawn
Puratawn receives generally positive notices for its gentle exploration of ageing and memory. Critics heavily praise the lead performance by Sharmila Tagore and the overall directorial vision. However, some minor concerns are raised that the short running time makes the story feel a bit thin. Overall, reviewers agree that this is a noteworthy addition to the director's filmography.
Is Puratawn a hit or a flop?
No verdict yet. No box office figures have been reported for Puratawn, and its budget has not been reported.
What is the box office collection of Puratawn?
No India net collection has been reported for Puratawn yet. This page updates automatically when figures are published. Full day by day figures are on the Puratawn box office page.
When did Puratawn release?
Puratawn released in cinemas on 11 April 2025.
Who is in the cast of Puratawn?
The cast of Puratawn includes Sharmila Tagore, Rituparna Sengupta, Indraneil Sengupta, Brishti Roy, Subhrajit Dutta, Ekavali Khanna.
Who directed Puratawn? Who wrote it?
Puratawn is directed by Suman Ghosh. It is written by Suman Ghosh.
Where can I watch Puratawn online? Is Puratawn on OTT?
Puratawn released in cinemas on 11 April 2025. No OTT platform or streaming date has been announced yet. We add it here the moment it is confirmed.
What is Puratawn about?
Ritika and Rajeev visit her ancestral house in Konnagar to attend her mother's 80th birthday celebration, only to discover her mother's deteriorating mental state, forcing Ritika to confront this difficult reality and its permanence.
How long is Puratawn? What is the runtime?
Puratawn runs 1h 42m.