Cine Kolkata Desk
Movie Name: Ranna Baati
Director: Pratim D. Gupta
Cast: Ritwik Chakraborty, Sohini Sarkar, Solanki Roy, Ida Chatterjee, Anirban Chakraborti, Barun Chandra
Genre: Drama
Language: Bengali
Pratim D. Gupta’s Rannabati sadly stands out as one of the weakest attempts in his filmography. The premise had real heart — a widowed father, Shantanu, discovers his late wife’s handwritten recipes and embarks on a journey to reconnect with his estranged daughter. It’s a touching idea about grief, food, and emotional healing, but the film never captures the depth it promises.
🍲 Story & Writing
The kitchen was meant to become a space of rediscovery and warmth, but the writing lacks emotional transition. The father-daughter bond feels flat and undercooked, with little genuine connection. The second half drags noticeably, and the emotional rhythm breaks apart completely.
🎭 Performances
Ritwik Chakraborty delivers a few strong moments, but overall, his performance good. Sohini Sarkar is decent and sincere, . Solanki Roy appears briefly, and her chemistry with Ritwik is barely developed, which weakens their arc. Ida Chatterjee is good overall, while Anirban Chakraborti and Barun Chandra leave little impact.
🎬 Music & Technicals
Pratim D. Gupta’s direction feels unusually weak and disengaged here. The songs are average and forgettable, while the cinematography is clean but weighed down by unnecessarily stretched scenes.
💭 Verdict
Rannabati is an above-average film with heart, but no heartbeat. Despite an emotional foundation, the writing and direction fail to connect. Easily one of Pratim D. Gupta’s most underwhelming works — a film that could have been deeply moving but ends up feeling emotionally hollow.
⭐ Rating: 2.5/5
A story with flavour, but missing the soul.
FAQs – Rannabati Movie Review
Q1. Who directed Rannabati?
A. Rannabati is directed by Pratim D. Gupta, known for his modern Bengali films focusing on human emotions.
Q2. What is Rannabati about?
A. It’s about a widowed father who reconnects with his daughter through his late wife’s recipes.
Q3. Is Rannabati worth watching?
A. It’s an average watch — decent performances but weak writing and pacing.
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