Logo of political thriller Korpoor unveiled at grand event in Kolkata
The official logo of the political thriller
Korpoor
was unveiled on Tuesday. Directed by
Arindam Sil
and based on
Dipanwita
Ray's novel
Antardhaner Nepathye
, this film promises a taut narrative interwoven with themes of power, governance, and ideological conflict.
Rituparna Sengupta
plays the lead in this film which also boasts an ensemble cast featuring Bratya Basu, Shaheb Chattopadhyay, Arindam Sil, Arpan Ghoshal, Lahoma Bhattacharya, Ananya Banerjee, and Kunal Ghosh. Other cast members include Rumki Chatterjee, Kanad Maitra, Sanjib Sarkar, Sandip Bhattacharya, Pradipta Roy, Avishek De Biswas, Payel Roy, and Tapasya Dasgupta.
Described as a layered and thought-provoking political drama,
Korpoor
delves into the murky intersections of truth, power, and personal vulnerability.
The narrative is set against a backdrop where political ideologies permeate everyday lives, challenging the notion of objectivity and moral certainty.
Sil shared, 'I felt compelled to adapt Dipanwita's novel into a film. We wanted to create a political thriller in its truest form.'
The logo, revealed amidst much anticipation, is minimal yet impactful—symbolising transformation and impermanence, akin to camphor that burns intensely before fading away, leaving behind a lingering essence.
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Speaking about the project, the producer of the film said, '
Korpoor
is a bold story that challenges perspectives and strikes a balance between political insight and emotional depth. It's not often that such a script comes along.'
The film is expected to spark conversation and introspection around contemporary politics and the human condition.
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