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Badshahi Angti
Feluda and his cousin Topshe goes to Lucknow with Topshe's father to spend the Puja vacation. They arrived at the house of Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal, a friend of Topshe's father. That evening Dr. Shrivastav also came to Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal and tells him about last night, a thief tried to steal his 'Ring of Aurangzeb' (The Emperor's Ring) which was given to him by Pyarilaal Seth. After the incident Dr. Shrivastav has been afraid and asks Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal to keep the ring safe. Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal agreed and keeps the ring to his home. But someday the ring goes missing from there. Then Feluda and Topshe started investigation for the culprit. Meanwhile, Feluda meets an interesting person in doctor's neighborhood, Mr. Bonobihari Sarkar. Bonobihari babu has ferocious and poisonous creatures like crocodile, African tiger, hyena, rattlesnake, scorpion and black widow spider in his own home.
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Plot Summary
Set in Kolkata, the film follows Feluda, a renowned private investigator, as he takes on a perplexing case involving a stolen ancestral ring known as the 'Badshahi Angti'. The investigation leads him and his cousin Topshe through a series of intriguing clues and encounters with a diverse cast of characters. As Feluda meticulously pieces together the puzzle, he must navigate through deception and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the theft and recover the valuable artifact.
Critical Reception
Badshahi Angti was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its faithful adaptation of the beloved Feluda character and its engaging mystery. Reviewers praised its classic detective narrative, the performances of the lead actors, and its nostalgic portrayal of Kolkata. While some found the pacing a bit slow, the overall consensus was that it was a solid addition to the Feluda filmography, appealing to both long-time fans and new viewers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful adaptation of Satyajit Ray's iconic detective character, Feluda.
Appreciated for its engaging mystery plot and solid performances, especially from Abir Chatterjee as Feluda.
Noted for its atmospheric portrayal of Kolkata and its classic detective genre appeal.
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Fun Fact
This film marks the debut of Abir Chatterjee as the iconic detective Feluda, a role previously immortalized by his on-screen uncle, Soumitra Chatterjee, who also appears in this film in a different character role (Majumdar).
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