:Draft:Bidurbhai

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{{Infobox film

| name = Bidurbhai

| director = Suvrat Kakoti

| producer = Rootstock Entertainments

| writer = Jyotishman Chetia, Suvrat Kakoti

| cinematography = Bitul Das

| editing = Suvrat Kakoti

| music = Pranoy P Dutta

| released = July 2024

| country = India

| language = Assamese

| budget = ₹1.5 crore

| gross = ₹11.31 crore

}}

Bidurbhai is a 2024 Indian Assamese-language comedy-drama film directed by Suvrat Kakoti. A cinematic continuation of the YouTube web series of the same name, the film was co-written by Jyotishman Chetia and Kakoti. It explores the story of four friends navigating personal and moral challenges after engaging in illegal activities. The film was directed by Suvrat Kakoti and produced by Rootstock Entertainments. It was written by Jyotishman Chetia and Suvrat Kakoti.

Plot

The film follows Ujjal, Deep, Bolin, and Nitu—four friends from Assam who, due to financial difficulties, become involved in smuggling agarwood. While their actions initially bring material success, they eventually face serious consequences that test their values and relationships.

Cast

Sumki Kachari
Bolin Bora
Ujjal Rajkhowa
Trailukya Borua
Nitu Khanikar
Pankaj Mahanta
Ashim Sharma
Snigdha Phukan
Sarmistha Das
Uddipana Bora
Hirok Jyoti Bordoloi
Ananda Baruah
Asif Javed
Deepmoni Khatoniar

Production

The film was produced on a budget of ₹1.5 crore and reportedly earned ₹11.31 crore at the box office.{{Cite web |date=4 August 2024 |title=Bidurbhai hits bulls eye at box office |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/editorial/letters-to-the-editor-bidurbhai-hits-bulls-eye-at-box-office |website=Sentinel Assam}}

Music

The soundtrack was released under Rootstock Entertainment and includes the following songs:

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Performer(s)

| title1 = Konmani Prithibi

| extra1 =

| title2 = Pe Pe Ne Ne

| extra2 =

| title3 = De Bhagawan

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Reception

The film was screened in multiple cities across Assam. Local news outlets reported strong box office performance and positive audience reception.{{cite web |title=Bidurbhai Hits the Big Screen in Assam: From YouTube Series to Silver Screen Success |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/entertainment/story/bidurbhai-hits-the-big-screen-in-assam-from-youtube-series-to-silver-screen-success-1052307-2024-07-18 |website=India Today NE |date=18 July 2024}}{{cite web |title=Assamese Cinema Gets One More Blockbuster |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/assamese-cinema-gets-one-more-blockbuster-25-july-2024 |website=Film Information |date=25 July 2024}}

While audience turnout was reported to be strong, independent critical reviews were limited. The Sentinel Assam described the film as a “notable milestone” for Assamese cinema.

Screenings

In August 2024, Bidurbhai was screened at the annual cultural conclave of the Eastern North-East Students’ Association (ENSA) in New Delhi. The screening included a Q&A session with director Suvrat Kakoti and actor Sumki Kachari.{{Cite web |title=From YouTube to the Big Screen: Bidurbhai Hits Theaters Across Assam |url=https://www.pratidintime.com/entertainment/from-youtube-to-the-big-screen-bidurbhai-hits-theaters-across-assam |website=Pratidin Time |date=19 July 2024}}