Overview
A tale of love that transcends time and space, exploring the depths of the human soul.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- passionate
- romantic
- melodramatic
- romantic evening
- weekend movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film engrossing and visually accomplished, praising its performances and period staging while noting weaknesses in the screenplay.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Shyam Singha Roy and Maitreyi/Rosie are connected through a reincarnation-centered story spanning different identities and periods.
The film moves between Vasudev Ghanta's contemporary life and the period narrative associated with Shyam Singha Roy.
Vasudev's experiences and psychological uncertainty are shaped by apparent recollections of Shyam Singha Roy.
Critics specifically praised the period portions, retro appearances, classical dance imagery, cinematography, and production design.
Films like Shyam Singha Roy, and why
Magadheera
reincarnation romance, dual timelines, and emotionally heightened melodrama
Mohenjo Daro
romantic fantasy built around past-life connections and interwoven timelines
Om Shanti Oshana
South Asian reincarnation drama combining romance, mystery, and period spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
- Release Date
- 2021-12-24
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (49)
Cast
- Nani
- Sai Pallavi
- Madonna Sebastian
- Krithi Shetty
- Murali Sharma
- Rahul Ravindran
- Abhinav Gomatam
- Ankith Koyya
- Leela Samson
- Jisshu Sengupta
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Shyam Singha Roy about?
- A reincarnation-driven romance connects a troubled contemporary filmmaker to the radical writer and enduring love of another life.
- What is Shyam Singha Roy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shyam Singha Roy as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Shyam Singha Roy violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Shyam Singha Roy as mild.
- What did critics think of Shyam Singha Roy?
- Critics broadly found the film engrossing and visually accomplished, praising its performances and period staging while noting weaknesses in the screenplay.
- Which films are like Shyam Singha Roy?
- Films with a similar feel include Magadheera, Mohenjo Daro, and Om Shanti Oshana.
- How long is Shyam Singha Roy?
- Shyam Singha Roy runs 157 minutes.
- Where can I watch Shyam Singha Roy?
- In United States, Shyam Singha Roy streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
