Zulfiqar
জুলফিকার
Worth Watching
2 of 4 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
A modern day adaptation of two of William Shakespeare’s tragedies – Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra.
Directed by Srijit Mukherji. Starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev, Parambrata Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Ankush Hazra, Paoli Dam.
Zulfiqar movie review: what critics say (4)
How to read the score
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5.0/5BMR estimate
Vanyasnotebook Blogspot · 15 Oct 2026
“This reviewer praises the star performances, seamless plot adaptation, and wonderful music, ultimately finding zero flaws in the entire cinematic experience.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The critic praises the seamless blending of Shakespeare's plays, the phenomenal acting performances, and the brilliant execution without any flaws. There was no criticism mentioned in the review, leading directly to a top rating. How estimates work
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3.5/5BMR estimate
Agnivo Niyogi · Aaganz World · 22 Oct 2016
“This clever adaptation offers fresh storytelling and strong acting performances, though a single romantic song feels completely out of place during the second half.”
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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's fresh storytelling, intelligent adaptation, and strong performances, but notes flaws like strange diction in scenes and a less impactful speech. This directly supports the printed rating of 3.5 stars. How estimates work
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2.0/5
Samarpita Das · Indian Express · 8 Oct 2016
“The picture begins with an engaging premise about port crime, but unfortunately collapses into a total disaster because of weak narrative choices and overall mediocrity.”
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2.5/5
Satadru Ojha · Times of India · 8 Oct 2016
“The production captures an atmospheric dockyard setting, but ultimately collapses into a loud, messy fusion of Shakespearean tragedies that fails to engage the audience.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
3.0/5Critics are mostly positive on Zulfiqar, but they are split. 4 critics average 3.3/5. Highest: 5.0/5 from Vanyasnotebook Blogspot. Lowest: 2.0/5 from Samarpita Das. Praise goes to music and the script. 2 of 4 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
Highest 5.0/5 BMR estimate · Vanyasnotebook Blogspot
“This reviewer praises the star performances, seamless plot adaptation, and wonderful music, ultimately finding zero flaws in the entire cinematic experience.”
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Lowest 2.0/5 · Samarpita Das · The Indian Express
“The picture begins with an engaging premise about port crime, but unfortunately collapses into a total disaster because of weak narrative choices and overall mediocrity.”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 4 scored reviews, spread 2.0 to 5.0. 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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Cast and crew
Prosenjit ChatterjeeZulfiqar Ahmed
DevMarkaz Ali
Parambrata ChatterjeeTony Braganza
Jisshu SenguptaKashinath Kundu
Ankush HazraAkhtar Ahmed
Paoli DamKarishma Ahmed
Nusrat JahanRani Talapatra
Kyra DuttAlbeena Ahmed
Kaushik SenBasheer Khan
Sujan MukherjeeKaushik Sinha
June MaliahPariza Khan
Prasun GainMithilesh Shikdar
- Director
- Srijit Mukherji
- Music directors
- Indraadip Dasgupta, Anupam Roy
- Writer
- Srijit Mukherji
- Cinematographer
- Soumik Haldar
- Editor
- Aninda Chattopadhyay
- Producer
- Shrikant Mohta
What else the data says
- DirectorSrijit Mukherji's other 12 scored films here average 3.2 out of 5.
- Lead actorProsenjit Chatterjee's other 10 scored films here average 3.4 out of 5.
Questions about Zulfiqar
Is Zulfiqar worth watching?
Zulfiqar has a BMR score of 3.0 out of 5 (Worth Watching), calculated from 4 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 Zulfiqar?
2 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 2.0 to 2.5 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 Zulfiqar a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Zulfiqar a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Zulfiqar?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Zulfiqar. 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 Zulfiqar release?
Zulfiqar released in cinemas on 7 October 2016.
Who is in the cast of Zulfiqar?
The cast of Zulfiqar includes Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev, Parambrata Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Ankush Hazra, Paoli Dam.
Who directed Zulfiqar? Who wrote it?
Zulfiqar is directed by Srijit Mukherji. It is written by Srijit Mukherji.
Where can I watch Zulfiqar online? Is Zulfiqar on OTT?
Zulfiqar released in cinemas on 7 October 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 Zulfiqar about?
A modern day adaptation of two of William Shakespeare's tragedies - Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra.
How long is Zulfiqar? What is the runtime?
Zulfiqar is listed at 2h 20m.