The trailer for the Bengali mystery thriller Korpur was unveiled recently, highlighting Rituparna Sengupta's role as a enigmatic figure in a corruption scandal. The film, directed by Arindam Sil, explores a journalist's investigation into a decades-old disappearance linked to a financial scam at Calcutta University. Set for release on March 19, Korpur draws from a real-life incident in late 1990s Calcutta.
The upcoming film Korpur centers on a web of corruption and political intrigue in Calcutta, inspired by a real-life incident from the late 1990s. In the story, Mousumi Sen, played by Rituparna Sengupta, serves as the controller of examinations at Calcutta University. She disappears following the discovery of a financial scam involving Rs 50 crores. Initially, it is believed she fled the country after committing the crime, but the plot reveals suspicions that she was killed by those who benefited from the scam to prevent exposure.
Journalist Anupam Roy, portrayed by Arpan Ghoshal, leads the modern-day investigation into this cold case. He is assisted by his colleague Riya, who lives as a tenant in Mousumi's mother's house. The trailer showcases a contrast between the nostalgic visuals of 1990s Calcutta—with its trams, rickshaws, political rallies, and modest neighborhoods—and the contemporary city featuring freeways, flyovers, and high-rises. This juxtaposition underscores themes of political power's influence on public life, particularly in education, health, and employment sectors.
Korpur delves into entrenched government corruption, bitter political rivalries, and efforts by influential figures to hide wrongdoings. Mousumi's character remains ambiguous in the trailer: scenes suggest questions about her merit, professional success, and potential involvement in embezzlement. Sengupta's portrayal depicts her as a reserved, committed widow in simple cotton saris, emphasizing a deglamorized, serious demeanor.
The ensemble cast includes Bratya Basu as a former police chief, Shaheb Chattopadhyay as a political leader, alongside Arindam Sil, Kunal Ghosh, and Ananya Banerjee. Directed by Arindam Sil, the film promises suspense, threats, and violence tied to its political narrative. It releases in theaters on March 19.
