Hatyapuri (film)

Hatyapuri
Directed bySandip Ray
Written bySatyajit Ray
Sandip Ray
Based onHatyapuri
by Satyajit Ray
Produced byAnjan Ghoshal
Shyamsundar Dey
Starring
CinematographyShashanka Palit
Edited bySubrata Roy
Music bySandip Ray
Production
companies
Ghosal Media
Shadow Films
Release date
  • 23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali
Budget₹1 crore (US$120,000)[1]
Box office₹2.56 crore (US$310,000)[2]

Hatyapuri is a 2022 Indian Bengali-language thriller film directed by Sandip Ray based on the novel of the same name by Satyajit Ray, which was originally published in 1979. The film stars Indraneil Sengupta as Feluda.[3] The film worked as a second reboot after the first reboot film Badshahi Angti (2014) and also a loose sequel of Badshahi Angti.[4][5] The movie was released theatrically on December 23, 2022.[6] It was subsequently released online on June 2, 2023, on ZEE5.[7] In May, 2024 the sequel Nayan Rahasya released.

Plot

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The film revolves around a series of murders that take place in Puri, a coastal town of Odisha. Indraneil Sengupta plays the role of a detective who is called upon to solve the mysterious murders. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit, secrets, and conspiracies that lead him to the shocking truth behind the crimes.

Cast

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Production

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The film was initially announced in December 2021. However the progress on it got stalled due to differences between director Sandip Ray and Shree Venkatesh Films, who were to produce the film. The row was over the casting of the lead actor. While director Sandip Ray's choice was Indraneil Sengupta, the producers wanted to cast Tota Roy Chowdhury.[9] Subsequently, Ray opted for new producers.[10] The shoots of Hatyapuri finally started in June 2022. The recce of the film was completed in April 2022. The film is mostly shot in Puri, Odisha and Kolkata.[11]

Release

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Theatrical Release

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The film was released on December 23, 2022.[12][13]

Home Video

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The streaming rights of the movie were sold to ZEE5. It was available for streaming worldwide on June 2, 2023.[14][15]

Marketing

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The release date of the film was announced in November 2022.[citation needed] The teaser was launched on November 15, 2022.[16] The trailer of the movie was released on December 1, 2022.[17]

Reception

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Critical

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The movie received mostly positive reviews from both critics. The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 and commented, With Hatyapuri, Ray gives us new hope for a modern Feluda.[18] The Hindustan Times also rated it 3 out of 5 while hailing Indraneil Sengupta as the new Feluda.[19] The Business Standard went on to call it one of the best adaptations of a Feluda story.[20]

Box Office

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Hatyapuri drew full houses across 130 screens on its release weekend.[21] The film went on to rank among the top 10 highest grossing Bengali films of 2022.[22] The film grossed 2.5 crore Rs. against a budget of 1 crore Rs.[23]

Sequel

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After the success of the film and for the child actor Abhinav Barua who played the small role Doomru in this film, director Sandip Ray announced in 2023 that he will adapt Nayan Rahasya novel of Feluda (series) as soon as possible. Because he thought this is the right age for Abhinav Barua to play the role of Nayan. Production completed in late 2023 and the film Nayan Rahasya released in 10th May, 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "Hatyapuri Box Office".
  2. ^ "Hatyapuri Box Office".
  3. ^ "Sandip Ray on the making of Hatyapuri and casting Indraneil Sengupta as Feluda". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Hatyapuri has made my dream of playing Feluda come true, says actor Indraneil Sengupta". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Sandip Ray on Hatyapuri". T2online (The Telegraph). Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  6. ^ "It's Christmas release for Sandip Ray's next Feluda film 'Hatyapuri'". The Times Of India. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  7. ^ "ZEE5 Global announces world digital Premiere of Hatyapuri". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Indraneil Sengupta on 'Hatyapuri': I never tried to make Feluda look superior who shows off". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Sandip Ray to direct new Feluda film based on Satyajit Ray's 'Hatyapuri'". India Blooms. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  10. ^ "US-based hi-tech entrepreneur steps in to co-produce detective film based on Satyajit Ray's 'Feluda'". The Print. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Camera starts rolling for new Feluda film 'Hatyapuri', details inside". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Camera starts rolling for new Feluda film 'Hatyapuri', details inside". Firstpost. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Hatyapuri". BookMyShow. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Camera starts rolling for new Feluda film 'Hatyapuri', details inside". WION. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Camera starts rolling for new Feluda film 'Hatyapuri', details inside". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  16. ^ "'Hatyapuri' teaser out now, will Indraneil be accepted as new Feluda?". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  17. ^ "Glimpses from the trailer launch of Hatyapuri". Indulge (The New Indian Express). Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  18. ^ "Hatyapuri Movie Review : A Feluda story with a modern twist that needs more work". The Times Of India. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  19. ^ "Hatyapuri Review: ইন্দ্রনীল কি পারলেন ফেলুদা হতে? কতটাই বা রহস্য জমল হত্যাপুরীতে". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  20. ^ "Hatyapuri: A good Feluda instalment, if not one of the best ever". The Business Standard. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Christmas special: Sandip Ray's 'Hatyapuri', Mithun Chakraborty-starrer 'Projapoti' get Kolkata crowd back in theatres". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Top 10 Highest Grossing Bengali Films of 2022". Bewakoof. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  23. ^ "Top 10 Highest Grossing Bengali Films of 2022". Bewakoof. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
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