Thammar Boyfriend Movie Review
ঠাম্মার Boyfriend
Mixed
2 of 3 critics recommend it. Average 2.6 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
Noni is an elderly woman who decides to marry her much younger boyfriend Partho. When her children and grandchildren learn about this they immediately arrive at the family house. The women cannot help but be smitten by the seductive Partho but they all have their suspicions regarding his ulterior motives to marry their grandmother
Directed by Anindya Ghosh. Starring Abir Chatterjee, Sabitri Chatterjee, Arunima Ghosh, Biswajit Chakraborty, Dolon Roy, Supriyo Dutta.
BMR's take on Thammar Boyfriend
- Where they split2 of 3 critics rate it 3.0/5 or higher, while 1 rates it below 2.0/5.
- Common complaintsThe script
Worked out automatically from the 3 reviews on this page. This is BMR's reading, not any one critic's.
Thammar Boyfriend movie review: what critics say (3)
How to read the score
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1.5/5
Rwita Dutta · NOWRUNNING · 21 Nov 2016
“The critic found the comedy extremely dull and poorly written, noting that even the talented cast could not save the tedious story from total failure.”
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3.0/5BMR estimate
Allabtmoviz Blogspot · 22 Oct 2026
“The director highlights an important social issue concerning neglected elderly relatives, but the comedy lacks punch and the repetitive screenplay eventually becomes quite monotonous.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The reviewer praises the film for highlighting an important social issue and featuring some funny moments and good performances, but criticizes the weak, monotonous screenplay, lack of punchy comedy, and cliché characters. This mix of genuine praise for the message and notable flaws in execution places the review firmly on a mixed, leaning positive rung. How estimates work
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4.0/5BMR estimate
Ananya Loves to Write… · Ananya Loves to Write... · 25 Nov 2016
“The Bengali comedy offers a witty script, strong performances, and meaningful themes, despite suffering from a few minor editing issues.”
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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 funny, meaningful, and wonderfully-made laughathon with great performances and a touching message, tempered only by minor editing glitches. This strong enthusiasm with just a tiny quibble lands comfortably on a four-star rating. How estimates work
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The verdict in short
What critics say
2.6/5Critics are lukewarm on Thammar Boyfriend, but they are split. 3 critics average 2.8/5. Highest: 4.0/5 from Ananya Loves to Write…. Lowest: 1.5/5 from Rwita Dutta. Praise goes to performances. Complaints focus on the script and comedy. 2 of 3 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Criticisedthe script (2)
- Split2 of 3 critics rate it 3.0/5 or higher, while 1 rates it below 2.0/5.
Highest 4.0/5 BMR estimate · Ananya Loves to Write… · Ananya Loves to Write...
“The Bengali comedy offers a witty script, strong performances, and meaningful themes, despite suffering from a few minor editing issues.”
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Lowest 1.5/5 · Rwita Dutta · NOWRUNNING
“The critic found the comedy extremely dull and poorly written, noting that even the talented cast could not save the tedious story from total failure.”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 3 scored reviews, spread 1.5 to 4.0. 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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How is this worked out?
Too few ratings for a fair audience score.
Automatic summary from the scores and review excerpts. Updated 2 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Abir ChatterjeePartho
Sabitri ChatterjeeNoni
Arunima GhoshRini
Biswajit Chakraborty
Dolon Roy
Supriyo Dutta
Sudipa Basu
Kan Singh Sodha
- Director
- Anindya Ghosh
- Writer
- Anindya Ghosh
- Cinematographer
- Supriyo Dutta
- Editor
- Sujay Datta Ray
- Producer
- Kan Singh Sodha
What else the data says
- Lead actorAbir Chatterjee's other 27 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
- Among 2016 filmsRanks #8 of 9 Bengali films of 2016 with a BMR score. The 2016 average is 3.3 out of 5.
Questions about Thammar Boyfriend
Is Thammar Boyfriend worth watching?
Thammar Boyfriend has a BMR score of 2.6 out of 5 (Mixed), 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 Thammar Boyfriend?
1 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 1.5 to 1.5 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 Thammar Boyfriend a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Thammar Boyfriend a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Thammar Boyfriend?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Thammar Boyfriend. 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 Thammar Boyfriend release?
Thammar Boyfriend released in cinemas on 18 November 2016.
Who is in the cast of Thammar Boyfriend?
The cast of Thammar Boyfriend includes Abir Chatterjee, Sabitri Chatterjee, Arunima Ghosh, Biswajit Chakraborty, Dolon Roy, Supriyo Dutta.
Who directed Thammar Boyfriend? Who wrote it?
Thammar Boyfriend is directed by Anindya Ghosh. It is written by Anindya Ghosh.
Where can I watch Thammar Boyfriend online? Is Thammar Boyfriend on OTT?
Thammar Boyfriend released in cinemas on 18 November 2016. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Thammar Boyfriend about?
Noni is an elderly woman who decides to marry her much younger boyfriend Partho. When her children and grandchildren learn about this they immediately arrive at the family house. The women cannot help but be smitten by the seductive Partho but they all have their...
How long is Thammar Boyfriend? What is the runtime?
Thammar Boyfriend is listed at 2h 3m.