Charak – Fair of Faith is the most anticipated film of 2025 that has been creating a significant buzz ever since its announcement, for its bold theme and compelling storytelling.
Sudipto Sen, after delivering the hard-hitting box office blockbuster film, The Kerala Story, which has also completed 2 years recently, is now debuting as a producer under his banner Sipping Tea Cinemas with this one-of-a-kind folklore horror. Now, with its screening at the Berlin Film Festival, the film opened to raving reviews from critics which are as follows:
“…Compelling. Thought-provoking. Thrilling. Charak stays with you long after the end credits roll. Well-crafted and deeply impactful..” says, Vikram Malhotra, ABUNDANTIA ENTERTAINMENT
“…The film looks great.” writes Alex Godfrey of EMPIRE MAGAZINE
“…it is an interesting premise and trailer.” writes Yael Kaufman, NEON RATED
“…The trailer looks so great.” exclaimed Kiska Higgs, FOCUS FEATURES
“I watched the film Charak drawn by the powerful brand name of Sudipto Sen. Conceived as a truly Indian story, the film reflects his deep knowledge of the subject and his heartfelt connection with Indian narratives. His expertise and passion are evident throughout. Charak resonates strongly with the richness of Indian culture and mythology. If you wish to understand India, Charak is a must-watch.” wrote Pankaj Shukla, Chief Entertainment Editor of AMAR UJALA (India’s largest circulating Hindi newspaper).
Charak is making noise much before its release. While the film recently went for a screening at the Berlin Film Festival, it impressed the critics and earned raving reviews. One critic found Charak compelling, thought-provoking, and thrilling, with the strength of leaving a long-lasting impact on the audience’s mind. On the other hand, another critic loved the premise and the trailer of the film. A critic even praised the vision of Sudipto Sen, which reflects his deep knowledge of the subject and his heartfelt connection with Indian narratives. While the critic could see the expertise and passion of Sudipto in his maiden production film, he considered Charak to resonate strongly with the richness of Indian culture and mythology. If anyone wishes to understand India, Charak is a must-watch. Now, The film is all set for its screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
Moreover, the narrative of Charak is rooted in the darkly intense Charak Puja, observed in parts of the Bengal region, and explores how some misguided acts performed in the name of devotion can sometimes cross the boundaries of humanity, almost becoming an evil act.
Uniquely exploring the genre of “folklore horror,” Charak aims to spark dialogue around blind faith, inherited trauma, and the cost of silence in deeply patriarchal societies.
Produced by Sudipto Sen, Charak is directed by Shieladitya Moulik. The story is written by Sanjay Halder. The film is made under the banners of Sipping Tea Cinemas and Sudipto Sen Productions.
