SOS Kolkata

SOS Kolkata is a 2020 Indian Bengali-language action thriller film directed by Anshuman Pratyush and produced by Jarek Entertainment and Pratyush Production.[1] The film starring Yash Dasgupta, Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan and Sabyasachi Chakraborty[2] is about a suspected terrorist attack and how the army, police and the common people come together to save lives and work against wrongdoings.[3] The filming resumed on 6 July 2020, after lockdown due to the pandemic.[4][5]

SOS Kolkata
First look poster
Directed byAnshuman Pratyush
Produced byAnshuman Pratyush
Ena Saha
Banani Saha
Written byAnshuman Pratyush
StarringYash Dasgupta
Mimi Chakraborty
Nusrat Jahan
Ena Saha
Music byScore:
Nabarun Bose
Songs:
Savvy
Pratik Kundu
CinematographyRamyadip Saha
Edited byMd. Kalam
Production
company
Jarek Entertainment
Pratyush Production
Release date
  • 21 October 2020 (2020-10-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

The film was released in theatres on 21 October 2020, coinciding with Puja hoildays. The production of the film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.It got mixed reviews.[6][7]

Synopsis

Half a dozen jihadis, led by terrorist Aftab Ansari, have entered Kolkata to avenge the Mumbai attacks. Aftab has personal grudge against Special Task Force leader Zakir Ahmed (Yash Dasgupta). Aftab masterminds a series of attacks in Kolkata, ending in a hostage situation in the premises of a 5-star hotel, JW Marriott (Thuri Chariot). Zakir Ahmed, who had lost his wife, Sanjana (Mimi Chakraborty), in an attack by Aftab, is on the scene with ATS technical head Amanda Jones (Nusrat Jahan) to conduct rescue operation and arrest the jihadis.

Cast

Promotion and release

The promotional campaign was launched on 2 October 2020, with the unlock guidelines for the opening of theatres set in by MOH, the film promotion started with release of teaser. [8]

The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on 21 October 2020, coinciding with Puja hoildays.[7][11]

Soundtrack
SOS Kolkata
Soundtrack album by
Savvy - Pratik Kundu
Recorded2020
StudioFuture Sound Of Bombay
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length10:17
LanguageBengali
LabelJarek Entertainment
Savvy - Pratik Kundu chronology
Love Story
(2020)		 SOS Kolkata
(2020)		 Switzerland
(2020)
External audio
Audio song on YouTube

The soundtrack of the film is composed by Savvy - Pratik Kundu and lyrics by Pratik Kundu and Ritam.[12][11][13] The song "Thik Bhul Bhule Aam" from soundtrack is melodious. Anwesha Dutta Gupta's rendition of the song on composition by Savvy and Pratik Kundu is soulful.[14]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Thik Bhul Bhule Aam" (Backing Vocals: Shaoni Shome , Pratik Kundu)Pratik KunduSavvy - Pratik KunduAnwesha Dutta Gupta, Pratik Kundu3:22
2."Raagi Raja"Ritam SenSavvyOindrila Sanyal, Nikhita Gandhi, Dev Arijit3:21
3."Har Manbo Na" (Rap : Pratik Kundu, Backing Vocals : Pratik Kundu, Farhad)Pratik KunduPratik KunduFarhad Bhiwandiwala, Arpita Das, Pratik Kundu3:34
Total length:10:17

Reception

Critical response

Upam Buzarbaruah, writing for Times of India gave three stars out of five and termed it as "An unimpressive combination of action and drama." Buzarbaruah opined that inspite of weak script team SOS Kolkata has put up a decent show. He praised acting, music and the special effects, but was critical that research and character sketches was not given due importance. He concluded the review with remark, "Overall, SOS Kolkata is a one-time watch at best." Film Critic Aritra Bannerjee said that the film is "A poor copy of other Bollywood and Hollywood Action films. Action scenes are OK, VFX is worst and cliche ending." Rupam Dutta, another film critic, thinks that "Why a new production house will do big budget Action film when they are not capable to do so." [15]

References
  1. "anshman ready with his next film to hit the floors on Monday". Times of India. 2 July 2020.
  2. PTI (31 July 2020). "Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty in Bengali film SOS Kolkata". Indian Express (in Bengali). Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  3. Chatterjee, Arindam (12 July 2020). "'Everyone has a hero inside and SOS Kolkata will serve as inspiration' — Ena Saha". Telegraph India.
  4. "First look of Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty's Bengali film 'SOS Kolkata' with Yash Dasgupta out - Details here". Zee News. 8 July 2020.
  5. Ruman Ganguly and Shamayita.Chakraborty (8 July 2020). "#Exclusive: First film shoot post lockdown begins in Tollywood". Times of India.
  6. Chatterjee, Arindam (3 October 2020). "Spotlight on some of the Durga Puja films releasing in theatres". Telegraph India.
  7. "10 New Bengali Films To Release In Durga Puja; 'It's A World Record', says Distributor". Film Companion. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  8. "SOS কলকাতার টিজারে বাজিমাত যশ, নুসরত, মিমির, পুজোয় মুক্তি পাবে এই ছবি" [This movie will be released in SOS Kolkata teaser Bajimat Yash, Nusrat, Mimi, Pujo]. Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 2 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  9. World, Republic. "Nusrat Jahan & Mimi Chakraborty's Bengali film 'SOS Kolkata' to release on October 21". Republic World.
  10. "Ena Saha: There is a hero hidden inside every human being". Times of India. 13 October 2020.
  11. "SOS Kolkata song 'Thik Bhul Bhule Aami': Tune highlights lead couple's romantic equation". Cinestaan. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  12. "Thik Bhul Bhule Aam". Hungama.
  13. "SOS কলকাতার গান 'হার মানবো না'র 'বিহাইন্ড দ্যা সিন'এ ধরা পড়ল যশ-নুসরত রসায়ন". Zee24Ghanta.com. 18 October 2020.
  14. "'Thik Bhul Bhule Aami' from 'SOS Kolkata' is a melodious take on unconditional love - Times of India". The Times of India.
  15. Sen, Debolina (30 October 2020). "Movie Review: An unimpressive combination of action and drama". Times of India.
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