Pratyabartan

Pratyabartan
Theatrical release poster
Bengaliপ্রত্যাবর্তন
LiterallyReturn
Directed bySamarpan Sengupta
Screenplay bySamarpan Sengupta
Anirban Ghosal
Abhijit Chatterjee
Story bySamarpan Sengupta
Produced byAbhijit Chatterjee
StarringAnjan Dutt
Roopa Ganguly
Silajit Majumder
Aparajita Adhya
Kharaj Mukherjee
CinematographyGopi Bhagat
Edited bySubhajit Singha
Music byBonnie Chakraborty
Silajit Majumder
Gourab Tapadar
Abhijit Chatterjee
Production
company
Sree Abhigyan Dreamworks Pvt. Ltd.
Release date
  • 1 May 2026 (2026-05-01)
Running time
133 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

Pratyabartan (Bengali: প্রত্যাবর্তন, lit. 'Return') is a 2026 Indian Bengali-language drama film written and directed by Samarpan Sengupta.[1] Produced by Abhijit Chatterjee under Sree Abhigyan Dreamworks Pvt. Ltd., the film stars Anjan Dutt, Roopa Ganguly,[2] Silajit Majumder, Aparajita Adhya and Kharaj Mukherjee in lead roles.[3][4]

The film deals with urban ambition, family disconnection, social media dependence and the emotional loneliness of a teenage girl within a professionally successful household.[5][6] It was certified UA 13+ by the Central Board of Film Certification on 28 April 2026 and released theatrically on 1 May 2026.[3][4]

Premise

Dr Dipankar Sanyal, a successful surgeon from rural Purulia, leaves his roots behind and moves to Kolkata with his wife Shalini and their daughter Disha in pursuit of professional success and a better future. Over time, social status, ambition and city life begin to weaken the family's emotional bonds. Feeling isolated, Disha turns to social media for identity and validation, leading to a crisis that forces her parents to confront their failures and return to their roots.[5][7][8][9]

Cast

Production

Pratyabartan was written and directed by Samarpan Sengupta. The Central Board of Film Certification credits the screenplay to Sengupta, Anirban Ghosal and Abhijit Chatterjee, with cinematography by Gopi Bhagat, editing by Subhajit Singha and music by Bonnie Chakraborty.[3] The film was produced by Abhijit Chatterjee under Sree Abhigyan Dreamworks Pvt. Ltd.[3][13]

Pre-release coverage highlighted the casting of Anjan Dutt and Roopa Ganguly together in the film.[14][15][16] Reports also described the film as a story about urban life, the pressure of success and the emotional consequences of social media dependence.[6][8][7]

In an interview with Indulge Express, Anjan Dutt said that he plays a retired school teacher in the film and spoke about working with Sengupta on the project.[17]

Release

The official poster of Pratyabartan was reported by The Times of India in April 2026.[18] The film was certified UA 13+ by the Central Board of Film Certification on 28 April 2026 with a certified length of 133.31 minutes.[3] It was released theatrically in Bengali on 1 May 2026.[4][19][20]

Around the time of release, The Times of India reported discussion about the film's title and timing because actor Roopa Ganguly was also active in politics. Sengupta said that the film had no political connection and that the title was relevant to the story.[21] The film had a premiere in May 2026, covered by Indulge Express.[22]

Reception

Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars. The review described the film as a family drama lifted by strong performances, particularly mentioning Aparajita Adhya and Avipsa "Mishtu" Chatterjee, while criticising the film's rushed subplots, stretched editing and underdeveloped ending.[12]

Swati Chattopadhyay Bhowmik of Sangbad Pratidin wrote that the film addresses a contemporary issue through the loneliness of children and teenagers and their dependence on social media. The review praised the performances, especially that of Avipsa Chatterjee, but criticised aspects of the writing, characterisation and second half, saying that the subject was strong but the story and screenplay weakened the film's impact.[23]

References

  1. ↑ Ganguly, Dharitri (1 May 2026). "I felt that Samarpan Sengupta is trying to make a good film: Anjan Dutt on Pratyabartan". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  2. ↑ MPost (30 January 2026). "Pratyabartan: Anjan Dutt, Roopa Ganguly come together in Bengali film on social media impact". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Search Film: Pratyabartan". Central Board of Film Certification. Government of India. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "Pratyabartan Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Pratyabartan: A mirror to urban India's lost time and lonely homes". The Times of India. TNN. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Pratyabartan: Anjan Dutt, Roopa Ganguly come together in Bengali film on social media impact". Millennium Post. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "ফের একই ফ্রেমে অঞ্জন দত্ত-রূপা গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়, শহুরে জীবনের ইঁদুর-দৌড়ে হারিয়ে যাওয়া গল্প বলবে 'প্রত্যাবর্তন'". Aajkaal (in Bengali). 30 January 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  8. 1 2 Ghosh, Pritha (29 January 2026). "আসছে সমর্পণের 'প্রত্যাবর্তন', শুক্রবার ঘোষণা নতুন বাংলা সিনেমার". The Wall (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "The upcoming film Pratyabartan holds up a mirror to the troubles of modern society". www.t2online.in. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "The teaser of the upcoming film Pratyabartan suggests a sharp commentary on modern, urban life". www.t2online.in. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "'Pratyabartan' is my tribute to Badal Sircar: Anjan Dutt | Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 4 Banerjee, Poorna (3 May 2026). "Pratyabartan Movie Review: Strong performances lift an otherwise uneven family drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "বড়পর্দায় একসঙ্গে অঞ্জন-রূপার 'প্রত্যাবর্তন', খুঁজবেন হারিয়ে যাওয়া শিকড়কে". ABP Ananda (in Bengali). 30 January 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "'দেব আমায় প্রথম পর্দায় ফেরানোর কথা ভেবেছিল': ৩১ বছর পর আবার অঞ্জনের সঙ্গে প্রত্যাবর্তন রূপার!". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 30 January 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  15. ↑ Ganguly, Dharitri (30 January 2026). "Anjan Dutt and Roopa Ganguly to share a screen after 14 years in Samarpan Sengupta's Pratyabartan". Indulge Express. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Anjan Dutt–Roopa Ganguly reunite after 31 years; 'Yugant' duo returns in Bengali family drama 'Pratyabartan'". The Times of India. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  17. ↑ Ganguly, Dharitri (1 May 2026). "I felt that Samarpan Sengupta is trying to make a good film: Anjan Dutt on Pratyabartan". Indulge Express. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "The official poster of Pratyabartan is out". The Times of India. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Pratyabartan (2026) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Kolkata". BookMyShow. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Pratyabartan (2026) - Cast, Reviews & Showtimes". District. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Tolly candidates take a break, watch movies after poll hustle, set for May 4 'big picture'". The Times of India. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  22. ↑ Ganguly, Dharitri (8 May 2026). "In pics: Premiere of the Bengali film Pratyabartan". Indulge Express. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  23. ↑ Chattopadhyay Bhowmik, Swati (11 May 2026). "তিন দশক বাদে রূপা-অঞ্জন জুটির 'প্রত্যাবর্তন', শহুরে ইঁদুর দৌড়ে ক্ষয়িষ্ণু জীবনের গল্প কতটা জমল?". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2 June 2026.
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