The Eken
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Part 1 of the The Eken series
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The story
A Darjeeling holiday draws Ekendra Sen into a murder investigation. Bapi and Pramatha join him as he follows the clues through the hill town.
Directed by Joydeep Mukherjee. Starring Anirban Chakrabarti, Paayel Sarkar, Somak Ghosh, Debashish Mondal, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay.
The Eken movie review: what critics say (2)
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4.0/5
Samrat Das · OTTPlay · 14 Apr 2022
“The picture offers plenty of amusing humor and scenic valley views, though one supporting character remains largely underdeveloped throughout the narrative.”
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4.0/5
Shamayita Chakraborty · Times of India · 16 Apr 2022
“Anirban’s comic timing and Darjeeling’s scenery make this an entertaining outing, although the mystery itself is weak and predictable.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
4.0/5Critics are largely positive on The Eken, and they broadly agree. 2 critics average 4.0/5. Complaints focus on characters. 2 of 2 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- SplitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
How is this worked out?
Average of 2 scored reviews, spread 4.0 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 11 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 11 hours ago.
Cast and crew
Anirban ChakrabartiEken Babu
Paayel SarkarBipasha Mitra
Somak GhoshPramatha Samaddar- Debashish Mondal
Suhotra MukhopadhyayBappaditya "Bapi" Dey
Debopriyo MukherjeeBooboon Kar
Debasish MondalDebraj Singh
Chhandak Chowdhury
- Director
- Joydeep Mukherjee
- Music directors
- Aamlaann Chakraabarty, Joy Sarkar
- Writers
- Padmanabha Dasgupta, Sujan DasGupta
- Cinematographer
- Ramyadip Saha
- Editors
- Md. Piyasuddin, Rabi Ranjan Moitra
- Producers
- Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni
What else the data says
- DirectorJoydeep Mukherjee's other 3 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
- Lead actorAnirban Chakrabarti's other 13 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
- Among 2022 filmsRanks #2 of 5 Bengali films of 2022 with a BMR score. The 2022 average is 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about The Eken
Is The Eken worth watching?
The Eken has a BMR score of 4.0 out of 5 (Must Watch), calculated from 2 scored reviews. The score uses weighted averaging; read the original reviews to decide whether it suits you.
What do critics say about The Eken?
2 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is The Eken a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give The Eken a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of The Eken?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for The Eken. 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 The Eken release?
The Eken released in cinemas on 14 April 2022.
Who is in the cast of The Eken?
The cast of The Eken includes Anirban Chakrabarti, Paayel Sarkar, Somak Ghosh, Debashish Mondal, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay.
Who directed The Eken? Who wrote it?
The Eken is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee. It is written by Padmanabha Dasgupta and Sujan DasGupta.
Where can I watch The Eken online? Is The Eken on OTT?
The Eken is available on hoichoi (subscription).
Is The Eken a sequel? Is it part of a series?
Yes. The Eken is the first film in the The Eken series, with 4 films so far.
What is The Eken about?
A Darjeeling holiday draws Ekendra Sen into a murder investigation. Bapi and Pramatha join him as he follows the clues through the hill town.