Souvik Saha
Movie Rating
A Pure Pulp Pandemonium
The Academy of Fine Arts is audacious filmmaking at its finest — a pure jolt of adrenaline that never lets you breathe. In his daring directorial debut, Jayabrata Das grabs the pulp-thriller template by the throat and drags it through the grimy back-alleys of Kolkata, emerging with something vicious, stylish, and wildly entertaining.
🎬 A World of Chaos, Crime & Crackling Energy
The narrative spins around a gang of gloriously scuzzy anti-heroes caught in a heist that collapses into absolute anarchy. These aren’t polished protagonists — they’re messy, violent, morally rotten, and irresistibly fun to watch.
⭐ Star Performances
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Rudranil Ghosh, as Dinobandhu, delivers one of his most triumphant performances — layered, unpredictable, and unforgettable.
- Saurav Das, as Jibon, once again showcases his range with a performance full of spark and swagger.
- Payel Sarkar as Richa walks a sharp line between glam and grit, bringing a magnetic presence to the screen.
- Anuradha Mukherjee, Sudip Mukherjee and Rishav Basu perform remarkably well, enhancing the film with their natural screen presence and conviction.
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Amit Saha proves a complete show-stealer.
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Rahul Arunoday Banerjee keeps the tension razor-sharp as Rakhal.
The entire ensemble sinks their teeth deep into their roles. They swear, bleed, betray, and laugh with a reckless joy that feels liberating — as if the actors themselves are enjoying the film’s madness just as much as the audience.
🎨 Visuals, Style & Soundtrack — Tollygunge Meets Tarantino
The film’s visual language is loud, gaudy, and intoxicating — the colours slap, the frames burn, and the setting feels handcrafted for chaos. Even the posters are bangers.
The soundtrack is no mere background score; it’s a rogue character.
Retro raunchy beats crash into gunfire, creating a soundscape that’s anarchic in the best possible way.
Yes, it’s “Tarantino by Tollygunge,” but never imitative. The inspirations are intentional, but the flavour is proudly home-grown — a Bengali brand of depravity with its own swagger and soul.
🔥 A Film That Refuses to Moralise
These are terrible people doing terrible things — and Jayabrata Das doesn’t judge them.
He lets the characters revel in their flaws, letting the audience enjoy the rot, the rage, and the riot without apology.
And that’s precisely why the film feels refreshing.
The Academy of Fine Arts proves that Bengali cinema can be dangerous, sexy, and outrageously fun when it wants to be.
⭐ Final Verdict – Cine Kolkata
When independent films arrive with this level of confidence, craft, and madness, they deserve applause.
Book your ticket.
Bring a strong stomach and an open mind.
You’ll walk out grinning — a little scarred, and utterly satisfied.
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