Roopanthara review: This anthology of metamorphosis lingers on

Movies By Sunayana Suresh Jul 25, 2024 Read the article

Roopanthara, presented by Raj B Shetty, is a story set in a dystopian world in the future, where food, water, and fresh air are a luxury.

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It is the story of an old man telling four tales of four varied individuals, all of whom are undergoing some sort of metamorphosis in life.

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Roopanthara, through its different stories, addresses the thought of entitlement in different forms—be it through class, power, age, love, and privilege.

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For the generation that talks about mindfulness, this anthology can serve as a dark mirror that makes them reflect on things often ignored.

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While Roopanthara is intriguing and pertinent, it also needs a trigger warning for those who could get affected by self-harm, abuse, suicide, and gore.

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Mithilesh Edavalath is certainly a filmmaker to watch out for, with an impressive debut effort.

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Roopanthara might not be everyone’s cup of coffee, but this strongly brewed tale will ensure those who watch it will reflect and introspect.

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