Best Bengali Movies of All Time
Ranked by the BMR critic score: the combined rating of every critic review we hold. Films need at least 4 scored reviews to be ranked.
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Adamya 2026Directed by Ranjan GhoshCritics agree on: Aryuun Ghosh's lead performance and the film's spare, natural-light visual craft4.2/57 critics - 2
Once Upon a Time in Calcutta 2025Directed by Aditya Vikram SenguptaCritics agree on: Immersive visuals and fine performances in a sobering portrait of a changing Kolkata4.2/54 critics - 3
Aparajito 2022Directed by Anik DuttaCritics agree on: Jeetu Kamal's uncanny Satyajit Ray and the period detail of the Pather Panchali story4.1/54 critics - 4
Bohurupi: The Golden Daku 2026Directed by Nandita Roy, Shiboprosad MukherjeeCritics agree on: Shiboprosad's lead, a tight screenplay and Jisshu as the new cop4.0/56 critics - 5
Emperor vs Sarat Chandra 2026Directed by Srijit MukherjiCritics agree on: Tota Roy Choudhury's Sarat Chandra, Abir's Sabyasachi, and careful historical research3.8/58 critics - 6
Bohurupi 2024Directed by Nandita RoyCritics agree on: A tight cop-and-robber chase, Shiboprosad and Abir's performances, and folk-rooted music3.8/58 critics - 7
Shesh Pata 2023Directed by Atanu GhoshCritics agree on: Prosenjit Chatterjee's career-best performance, Gargee's songs and the film's emotional depth3.8/56 critics - 8
Byomkesh Phire Elo 2014Directed by Anjan DuttCritics agree on: Abir's Byomkesh and the haunting music3.7/54 critics - 9
Kaberi Antardhan 2023Directed by Kaushik GangulyCritics agree on: Strong performances and an absorbing period mystery3.7/54 critics - 10
X=Prem 2022Directed by Srijit MukherjiCritics agree on: Inventive concept, monochrome visuals and the music3.7/55 critics - 11
Dhumketu 2025Directed by Kaushik GangulyCritics agree on: The Dev-Subhashree reunion, Rudranil's friend and an emotional story of returning home3.7/57 critics - 12
Winkle Twinkle 2026Directed by Srijit MukherjiCritics agree on: Ritwick Chakraborty's performance, the music and the ambition of a political drama across generations3.7/59 critics - 13
Tekka 2024Directed by Srijit MukherjiCritics agree on: Dev's performance, the ensemble and a hostage setup that keeps the tension up, with a strong climax3.6/512 critics - 14
Abhhiman 2026Directed by Indraadip DasguptaCritics agree on: Strong lead performances and an emotional, music-rich family story3.6/55 critics - 15
Belaseshe 2015Directed by Shiboprosad MukherjeeCritics agree on: Soumitra and Swatilekha's chemistry and a moving story about a long marriage3.6/54 critics - 16
Aajo Ardhangini 2026Directed by Kaushik GangulyCritics agree on: Churni Ganguly's performance, the restrained ensemble acting and an emotional, earned finale3.5/512 critics - 17
Onekdin Por 2026Directed by Saurav PalodhiCritics agree on: Authentic characters, warm humour and moving performances3.5/54 critics - 18
The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika 2025Directed by Joydeep MukherjeeCritics agree on: Brisk storytelling, Anirban's comic timing, Saswata's villain and the Benaras setting3.5/55 critics - 19
Hok Kolorob 2026Directed by Raj ChakrabortyCritics agree on: A timely, brave look at campus violence and Saswata's powerful police officer3.4/54 critics - 20
Gumnaami 2019Directed by Srijit MukherjiCritics agree on: Meticulous research and Prosenjit's Netaji3.4/55 critics - 21Maya Satya Bhram2026Maya Satya Bhram 2026Directed by Samik Roy ChoudhuryCritics agree on: Strong performances and thought-provoking ideas about faith and doubt3.4/55 critics
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Joto Kando Kolkatatei 2025Directed by Anik DuttaCritics agree on: Kolkata's nostalgic charm, Abir and the warm tone3.4/55 critics - 23
Korpur 2026Directed by Arindam SilCritics agree on: Rituparna Sengupta's memorable performance and a tense education-scam mystery3.4/54 critics - 24
Grihapravesh 2025Directed by Indraadip DasguptaCritics agree on: Music, visuals and Subhashree's emotionally rich performance3.4/54 critics - 25
The Eken: Kerala-e-Kurukshetra 2026Directed by Joydeep MukherjeeCritics agree on: Anirban Chakrabarti's Eken, the humour and the Kerala locations3.3/58 critics
See also the top 10 of this year.