SOS Kolkata explained
SOS Kolkata is a 2020 Indian Bengali-language action thriller film written and directed by Anshuman Pratyush and produced by Jarek Entertainment and Pratyush Production.[2] The film starring Yash Dasgupta, Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan and Sabyasachi Chakraborty[3] is about a suspected terrorist attack and how the army, police and the common people come together to save lives and work against wrongdoings.[4] The filming resumed on 6 July 2020, after lockdown due to the pandemic.[5] [6]
The film was released in theatres on 21 October 2020, coinciding with Puja holidays. The production of the film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It got mixed reviews, but with properness, it is being negatively reviewed.[7] [8]
Synopsis
Half a dozen jihadis, led by terrorist Aftab Ansari(Amin Gazi), have entered Kolkata to avenge the Mumbai attacks. Aftab has a 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. 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 a 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 the release of a teaser.
The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on 21 October 2020, coinciding with Puja holidays.[8] [11]
Soundtrack
SOS Kolkata |
Type: | soundtrack |
Artist: | Savvy - Pratik Kundu |
Recorded: | 2020 |
Studio: | Future Sound Of Bombay |
Genre: | Feature film soundtrack |
Length: | 10:17 |
Language: | Bengali |
Label: | Jarek Entertainment |
Prev Title: | Love Story |
Prev Year: | 2020 |
Year: | 2020 |
Next Title: | Switzerland |
Next Year: | 2020 |
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Savvy - Pratik Kundu and lyrics by Pratik Kundu and Ritam.[12] [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]
Reception
Critical response
Upam Buzarbaruah, writing for The Times of India gave three stars out of five and termed it as "An unimpressive combination of action and drama." Buzarbaruah opined that in spite of the 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 were not given due importance. He concluded the review with the remark, "Overall, SOS Kolkata is a one-time watch at best."[15]
Notes and References
- Web site: Watch SOS Kolkata Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5. ZEE5. 2 October 2021. 2 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211002200143/https://www.zee5.com/global/movies/details/sos-kolkata/0-0-1z515620. live.
- News: anshman ready with his next film to hit the floors on Monday. Times of India. 2 July 2020. 4 October 2020. 14 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814033851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/anshuman-ready-with-his-next-film-to-hit-the-floors-on-monday/articleshow/76744586.cms. live.
- News: Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty in Bengali film SOS Kolkata. PTI. 31 July 2020. 4 October 2020. bn. Indian Express. 9 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009075735/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nusrat-jahan-mimi-chakraborty-in-bengali-film-sos-kolkata-6532353/. live.
- Web site: 'Everyone has a hero inside and SOS Kolkata will serve as inspiration' — Ena Saha. 12 July 2020. Arindam. Chatterjee. Telegraph India. 4 October 2020. 7 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007210149/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/everyone-has-a-hero-inside-and-sos-kolkata-will-serve-as-inspiration-ena-saha/cid/1786119. live.
- Web site: First look of Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty's Bengali film 'SOS Kolkata' with Yash Dasgupta out - Details here. 8 July 2020. Zee News. 4 October 2020. 8 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008222525/https://zeenews.india.com/regional/first-look-of-nusrat-jahan-mimi-chakrabortys-bengali-film-sos-kolkata-with-yash-dasgupta-out-details-here-2294359.html. live.
- News:
- Exclusive: First film shoot post lockdown begins in Tollywood
. Ruman Ganguly and Shamayita.Chakraborty. Times of India. 8 July 2020. 16 October 2020. 21 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230821212318/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/first-film-shoot-post-lockdown-begins-in-tollywood/articleshow/76848437.cms. live.
- Web site: Spotlight on some of the Durga Puja films releasing in theatres. 3 October 2020. Arindam. Chatterjee. Telegraph India. 4 October 2020. 5 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175558/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/spotlight-on-some-of-the-durga-puja-films-releasing-in-theatres/cid/1793671. live.
- Web site: 10 New Bengali Films To Release In Durga Puja; 'It's A World Record', says Distributor. 13 October 2020. 13 October 2020. Film Companion. 18 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018035320/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bengali-features/10-new-bengali-films-to-release-in-durga-puja-a-world-record-dracular-sir-rawkto-rawhoshyo-bengali-movies/. live.
- Web site: 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. 2 October 2020. 4 October 2020. Hindustantimes Bangla. bn. 9 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009120920/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/sos-kolkata-teaser-out-yash-nusrat-mimi-starrer-action-pack-film-all-set-to-release-this-durga-puja-31601622130273.html. live.
- News: Ena Saha: There is a hero hidden inside every human being. Times of India. 13 October 2020.
- Web site: SOS Kolkata song 'Thik Bhul Bhule Aami': Tune highlights lead couple's romantic equation. Cinestaan. 10 October 2020. 10 October 2020.
- Web site: Thik Bhul Bhule Aam . Hungama . 10 October 2020 . 23 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210623233340/https://www.hungama.com/album/sos-kolkata/58545724/ . live .
- Web site: SOS কলকাতার গান 'হার মানবো না'র 'বিহাইন্ড দ্যা সিন'এ ধরা পড়ল যশ-নুসরত রসায়ন. 18 October 2020. Zee24Ghanta.com. bn. 18 October 2020. 18 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018224328/https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/entertainment/nusrat-jahan-yash-dasgupta-starrer-sos-kolkata-song-har-manbo-na-behind-the-scenes_345686.html. live.
- News: 'Thik Bhul Bhule Aami' from 'SOS Kolkata' is a melodious take on unconditional love. The Times of India. 18 October 2020. 29 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029204909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/thik-bhul-bhule-aami-from-sos-kolkata-is-a-melodious-take-on-unconditional-love/articleshow/78616588.cms. live.
- Web site: Movie Review: An unimpressive combination of action and drama. Debolina. Sen. October 30, 2020. Times of India. en. 5 November 2020. 21 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230821212247/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etmoviedetailshowtimes.cms?movieid=101853964&detailid=101853964&city_name=Mumbai&city_id=2. live.