Rawkto Rawhoshyo Film Review
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Rawkto Rawhoshyo Film Review
Rawkto Rawhoshyo hooks the audience with its gripping premise, providing a riveting story that keeps viewers engaged throughout. The film effectively combines thrilling elements and intriguing plot twists, accompanied by enough red herrings to maintain suspense and captivate audiences in their sanitized seats. Despite its dark undertones, the filmmakers have infused the Koel Mallick-led film with vibrant splashes of color, catering to the tastes of the Bengali audience.
The protagonist, Swarnaja, portrayed by Koel Mallick, is an RJ at a renowned FM channel. She possesses a compassionate nature, symbolized by her rare Rh-null blood type, and goes above and beyond to help others. Swarnaja's acts of kindness, such as willingly stepping out of an overloaded elevator to facilitate others or caring for a stranger's baby so the mother can rest on her way to work, demonstrate her selflessness and empathetic character.
With the help of her uncle (Shantilal Mukherjee), a doctor, Swarnaja stores her blood in the blood bank regularly so that she gets the supply if she ever needs it. Meanwhile, she meets Shammo (Chandan Roy Sanyal) at her yoga class. They come close and when finally Swarnaja decides to propose to Shammo, she gets to know that he has a wife, Kheya (Basabdutta Chatterjee) who was left wheelchair bound after an accident. Once Swarnaja gets to know about the couple’s crisis, she goes out of her way to help them. Avoiding the spoilers, it is only fair to say that the film takes a massive U-turn after the interval.
Swarnaja's actions are not just about justice, but they come from a place of deep empathy. Koel excels in her role as the unstoppable samaritan, filling up every frame with her earnest performance. Rwitobroto, Swarnaja’s brother from another mother (Babai), who is the narrator, does justice to his character. While Chandan Roy Sanyal is a bit underwhelming as Shammo, Basabdutta impresses with her limited but powerful presence. But the show stealer of the film is little Parag (Shreeansh Sarkar) -- the centre of the mystery. He is cute, and on screen, he seems to be a pro at being totally oblivious to the mayhem that he may have inadvertently unleashed around him. The director, whose credits include Rainbow Jelly, has once again proved that he can handle kids well in front of the camera.
We see Joyraj Bhattacharjee in the second half as a police officer who provides some comic relief- emotional and gets carried away, but finally gets the job done. In fact, taking a cue from real life, the film shows that despite all the criticism that KP faces for being 'lethargic and reluctant', the squad is capable of nabbing criminals after all.
Rawkto Rawhoshyo, despite its flaws, remains a thoroughly enjoyable thriller that captures the audience's attention. The film's first half is meticulously planned and executed, drawing viewers into its gripping narrative. However, the second half feels rushed, leading to an uneven pace and a sense that the director prioritized drama over executing thrilling moments. Consequently, the ending may appear too simplistic. Additionally, certain important characters, like the doctor uncle, fade into the background too quickly, leaving loose ends.
Nevertheless, Rawkto Rawhoshyo manages to entertain as a sharp and engaging thriller. It strikes the right balance with its mix of masala elements, ensuring an enticing cinematic experience that might entice audiences to return to the theaters for more.