Metro… In Dino & Nafratein Hit Theatres

This week, moviegoers are in for a cinematic treat with the release of two strikingly different films – Anurag Basu’s heartfelt “Metro… In Dino” and Raj Ayyer’s powerful social drama “Nafratein”. Here’s a quick look at what each film offers:

Metro… In Dino

• Director: Anurag Basu
• Genre: Romantic Drama / Urban Anthology
• Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
• Language: Hindi
• Cast: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal
• Music: Pritam
• Synopsis: A modern-day exploration of love, heartbreak, and connection in India’s bustling cities. Featuring interconnected stories, it captures the emotional pulse of contemporary urban life.

Directed by Anurag Basu, Metro… In Dino brings back the emotional mosaic-style storytelling that made its predecessor a cult classic. With a cast that includes Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film delves into the complexities of modern relationships in a rapidly evolving urban India.

Backed by soulful music from Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the film promises to evoke nostalgia while reflecting today’s emotional realities. Each story in the film intersects subtly, painting a poignant picture of love, heartbreak, and hope in the chaos of city life.

Nafratein

• Director: Raj Ayyer
• Genre: Social Drama / Thriller
• Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes
• Language: Hindi
• Cast: Ishaan Thakur, Anjali Sharma, Ashutosh Rana
• Synopsis: A bold and unsettling film that dives deep into the roots of hatred, division, and redemption in a polarized society. Realistic and raw, “Nafratein” is a mirror to current social issues.

Nafratein, directed by Raj Ayyer, strikes a very different chord. A searing look at prejudice, political polarization, and the generational cost of hate, the film revolves around three characters from drastically different backgrounds whose lives collide in the aftermath of a communal tragedy.

Gripping performances by debutant Ishaan Thakur, Anjali Sharma, and veteran actor Ashutosh Rana anchor the film’s message of introspection and social accountability. With minimal background score and stark cinematography, Nafratein avoids melodrama, opting instead for realism and psychological depth.

Box Office & Buzz

While Metro… In Dino is expected to draw in urban audiences and fans of Basu’s earlier work, Nafratein is already generating conversation among critics for its unflinching narrative. Early reviews suggest that both films offer rich, contrasting cinematic experiences — one with warmth and music, the other with silence and grit.

Whether you’re looking for emotion-laced romance or intense social drama, this weekend’s releases offer a double feature worth your time.

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