Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
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The story
Hindi film. Included in this director’s filmography; excluded from Bengali-only rankings.
Inspired by the real events that took place in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve where people used to leave their elderly family members for tigers to prey on, and then claim compensation from the administration, it is a story of Gangaram, a patriarch of a farmer family entrenched in poverty because of three consecutive failed monsoons. He enters the forests to adopt the infamous Tiger practice to give up his life so that his family can have two square meals, however, what follows next is a series of unprecedented events.
Directed by Srijit Mukherji. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta, Neeraj Kabi, Masood Akhtar, Akshay Kapoor, Srijit Mukherji.
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga movie review: what critics say (7)
How to read the score
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1.5/5
Shubhra Gupta · Indian Express · 24 Jun 2022
“The lead performance and musical score stand out, but the feature ultimately fails to deliver a compelling satire.”
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3.0/5
Rachana Dubey · Times of India · 22 Jun 2022
“The picture features wonderful acting performances and strong musical tracks, but its sluggish pacing and excessive runtime prevent the narrative from ever becoming a truly compelling drama.”
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1.5/5BMR estimate
Stutee Ghosh · The Quint · 24 Jun 2022
“The lead actor delivers a wasted performance in a satirical feature that suffers from excessive dialogue and poor writing, ultimately resulting in an excruciating viewing experience.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The strongest praise is that the film touches on an interesting real-life premise about institutional neglect and poverty. The strongest criticism is that the narrative is marred by flat writing, jarring tone shifts, and an excruciatingly verbose execution that squandered a great actor's talent, leading directly to the printed 1.5 star rating. How estimates work
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2.5/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · OTTPlay · 24 Jun 2022
“The lead actors deliver wonderful performances, but sloppy storytelling and a flawed script render the picture verbose and boring.”
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2.0/5
DEEPA GAHLOT · Rediff · 24 Jun 2022
“Although the cinematography is quite striking, this feature is a tedious and overlong misfire that wastes a compelling premise and a talented cast on juvenile humor.”
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1.5/5BMR estimate
Anindita Mukherjee · India Today · 29 Jun 2022
“The director delivers a weak project featuring poor execution, which ultimately wastes the immense talent of the lead actor through an unengaging narrative.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the lead actor's inherent talent, but strongly criticizes the film as a spectacular dud with little to no substance. This combination lands the review firmly in the poor category with little to admire. How estimates work
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2.5/5
Saibal Chatterjee · NDTV · 24 Jun 2022
“The dark comedy benefits from strong lead performances and empathetic storytelling, although its uneven tonal shifts and gentle satire occasionally weaken the impact of its important social message.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
2.1/5Critics are largely negative on Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga, with some disagreement. 7 critics average 2.1/5. Highest: 3.0/5 from Rachana Dubey. Lowest: 1.5/5 from Shubhra Gupta. Praise goes to performances and comedy. Complaints focus on the script and direction. 1 of 7 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praisedperformances (2)
Highest 3.0/5 · Rachana Dubey · The Times of India
“The picture features wonderful acting performances and strong musical tracks, but its sluggish pacing and excessive runtime prevent the narrative from ever becoming a tru”
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Lowest 1.5/5 BMR estimate · Anindita Mukherjee · India Today
“The director delivers a weak project featuring poor execution, which ultimately wastes the immense talent of the lead actor through an unengaging narrative.”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 7 scored reviews, spread 1.5 to 3.0. 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 2 hours ago.
What viewers say
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Too few ratings for a fair audience score.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 2 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Pankaj TripathiGangaram
Sayani GuptaLajjo
Neeraj KabiJim Ahmed
Masood AkhtarKeshav
Akshay KapoorDFO
Srijit MukherjiOSD- Vishwanath ChatterjeeGovernment Officer
- Mridula TripathiGuest appearance
- Kasturi Jagnam
- Director
- Srijit Mukherji
- Music director
- Shantanu Moitra
- Writers
- Sudeep Nigam, Atul Kumar Rai, Srijit Mukherji
- Cinematographer
- Tiyash Sen
- Editor
- Pronoy Dasgupta
- Producers
- Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vivek B Agrawal
What else the data says
- DirectorSrijit Mukherji's other 15 scored films here average 3.5 out of 5.
- Among 2022 filmsRanks #5 of 5 Bengali films of 2022 with a BMR score. The 2022 average is 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
Is Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga worth watching?
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga has a BMR score of 2.1 out of 5 (Skip), calculated from 7 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 Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
5 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 1.5 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 Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga. 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 Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga release?
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga released in cinemas on 24 June 2022.
Who is in the cast of Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
The cast of Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga includes Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta, Neeraj Kabi, Masood Akhtar, Akshay Kapoor, Srijit Mukherji.
Who directed Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga? Who wrote it?
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is directed by Srijit Mukherji. It is written by Sudeep Nigam, Atul Kumar Rai and Srijit Mukherji.
Where can I watch Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga online? Is Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga on OTT?
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga released in cinemas on 24 June 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 Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga about?
Inspired by the real events that took place in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve where people used to leave their elderly family members for tigers to prey on, and then claim compensation from the administration, it is a story of Gangaram, a patriarch of a farmer...
How long is Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga? What is the runtime?
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is listed at 2h 1m.