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| Pokkhirajer Dim | |
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| Directed by | Soukarya Ghosal |
| Screenplay by | Soukarya Ghosal |
| Story by | Soukarya Ghosal |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Soumik Haldar |
| Edited by | Sujoy Dutta Roy |
| Music by | Nabarun Bose |
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| Distributed by | SVF Entertainment |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Pokkhirajer Dim (Bengali: পক্ষীরাজের ডিম, lit. 'The Celestial Egg') is an upcoming Indian Bengali-language science fantasy film directed by Soukarya Ghosal and produced by Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment. Serving as a thematic sequel to Ghosal's 2018 film Rainbow Jelly, it stars Anirban Bhattacharya as Batabyal, an eccentric mathematics teacher, alongside Mahabrata Basu as Ghoton, a struggling student determined to master mathematics, and Anumegha Banerjee reprising her role as Poppins. International actor Alexx O'Nell portrays the antagonist, British archaeologist Dr. Alistair Reed. Set in the fictional village of Akashgunj, the narrative blends Bengali folklore with science fiction elements, centering on a supernatural relic that alters reality. Principal photography occurred from September 2023 to late 2024 in West Bengal. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 13 June 2025.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Five years after the events of Rainbow Jelly, Ghoton (Mahabrata Basu) struggles academically at Akashgunj High School in rural Bengal, particularly in mathematics. **Determined to improve his skills**, he seeks coaching from Batabyal (Anirban Bhattacharya), an eccentric mathematics teacher who initially dismisses him due to Ghoton's poor performance.[2] To gain Batabyal's mentorship, Ghoton offers him a mythical stone—"Pokkhirajer Dim" (The Celestial Egg)—discovered in an abandoned temple, which local legend claims was forged by cosmic forces and possesses reality-altering powers.[1] Batabyal, an amateur scientist aspiring to win a Nobel Prize, recognizes the relic's scientific potential and agrees to tutor Ghoton in exchange for access to the artifact.[3]
Ghoton's childhood friend Poppins (Anumegha Banerjee) returns from Kolkata and joins their experiments. As they test the relic's abilities—including manipulating mathematical probabilities and bending physical laws—they inadvertently awaken malevolent forces and distort reality in Akashgunj.[1] Their actions attract Dr. Alistair Reed (Alexx O'Nell), a British archaeologist who seeks to claim the relic for colonial-era collections. Reed deploys sophisticated technology and local mercenaries to pursue the trio through hidden temple labyrinths, dreamscapes, and quantum rifts. Ghoton must overcome his mathematical anxieties to decode the relic's geometric patterns while protecting it from Reed, reconciling scientific curiosity with indigenous cosmologies, and confronting his village's historical traumas.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Anirban Bhattacharya as Batabyal: An eccentric mathematics teacher and amateur scientist who employs unconventional teaching methods[3]
- Mahabrata Basu as Ghoton: A struggling student determined to master mathematics
- Anumegha Banerjee as Poppins: Ghoton's friend who returns from Kolkata to join the adventure
- Alexx O'Nell as Dr. Alistair Reed: A British archaeologist pursuing the relic[5]
- Shyamal Chakraborty as Batabyal's assistant
- Shubhashish Gangopadhyay and Anujoy Chattopadhyay as members of Blind Opera Theatre (cameo)
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Director Soukarya Ghosal conceived Pokkhirajer Dim as a thematic evolution from Rainbow Jelly, shifting from food-based fantasy to science fiction grounded in Bengali folklore. The screenplay integrated elements of rural mysticism, historical archaeology, and mathematics education, with Ghosal describing the relic as "a unicorn egg left by aliens" that sparks scientific curiosity.[2] The project was formally announced on 8 September 2023, with the official poster released on 16 May 2025 featuring the central trio and the mythical egg against a backdrop of scientific doodles and mystical elements.[6]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced on 9 September 2023 after a muhurat ceremony at SVF's Kolkata office. Key locations included Shimultala and villages in Bankura to capture Akashgunj's mystical landscape, with additional sequences shot in Kolkata. The production employed virtual production stages for dreamscape and quantum rift sequences, completing 85 scheduled days by late 2024.[1]
Design
[edit]- Visual Effects: The relic's reality-warping effects utilized fluid dynamics simulations, with its "mathematical aura" visualized as fractal projections during experimental sequences.[4]
- Costumes: Batabyal's chalk-stained shirts and vintage scientific instruments emphasized academic eccentricity, contrasting with Reed's colonial-era outfits.[6]
- Music: Nabarun Bose blended sitar motifs with theremin tones to merge folk and sci-fi atmospheres.[2]
Themes
[edit]Ghosal framed the narrative as exploring "childhood wonder through mathematical curiosity",[2] using the relic as a metaphor for knowledge acquisition. The film examines:
- Indigenous knowledge vs. colonial extraction: Reed's attempts to appropriate the relic symbolize historical resource exploitation.[1]
- Academic struggle as heroism: Ghoton's mathematical journey parallels his coming-of-age arc.[3]
- Scientific ethics: Batabyal's experiments raise questions about responsible innovation.[2]
Scholars note parallels with Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's Patalghar in blending rural folklore with speculative fiction.[2]
Release
[edit]Pokkhirajer Dim is scheduled for theatrical release on 13 June 2025. The marketing campaign emphasized mathematical wonder with the tagline "Equations Can Change Reality", while the trailer released on 30 May 2025 garnered 2.5 million views within 72 hours.[7] SVF Entertainment's social media campaign highlighted the trailer as "a fairytale adventure etched on a mysterious stone".[4]
Reception
[edit]Pre-release
[edit]The trailer received widespread acclaim for its visual ambition. The Times of India praised its "visually rich amalgamation of rustic Bengal and quantum fantasy",[1] while Sangbad Pratidin reported "overwhelming audience excitement" at trailer launch events.[7] Anirban Bhattacharya's performance was highlighted for its "infinite scope for humour and entertainment" in a role that showcases "bold, off-beat choices".[2] Durant Barta noted his "captivating new avatar" blended "comedic timing with intellectual eccentricity".[8] Trade analysts project strong box-office performance given the original film's legacy and Bhattacharya's regional popularity.[7]
Post-release
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Trailer of Pokkhirajer Dim promises a fantasy adventure rooted in Bengali folklore". The Times of India. 30 May 2025. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Roy, Piya (30 May 2025). "The trailer of Pokkhirajer Dim suggests a sci-fi fantasy film filled with fun and adventure". Screen. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Pokkhirajer Dim (2025)". BookMyShow. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Pokkhirajer Dim - Official Trailer". SVF Entertainment. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Pokkhirajer Dim - Official Teaser". ETimes. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b "The official poster of Pokkhiraj er Dim is out". The Times of India. 16 May 2025. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Trailer Launch Event Draws Enthusiastic Response". Sangbad Pratidin. 1 June 2025. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Anirban Bhattacharya's New Avatar Captivates Audience". Durant Barta. 2 June 2025. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
