25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Onko Ki Kothin Movie Review: Kids shine in this heartwarming tale about dreams, friendship, and love
Directed by Saurav Palodhi – known for the charming web series Kholamkuchi – Onko Ki Kothin follows three inseparable friends: Babin (Riddhiman Banerjee), Dolly (Gitashree Chakraborty), and Tyre (Tapomoy Deb), who dream of becoming a doctor, a nurse, and an engineer. But when life pulls them out of school and into a reality where even securing an oxygen cylinder is a crisis, they take matters into their own hands – by building a hospital.
Told through a child's lens, the film explores how innocence and imagination can make the impossible seem within reach. Palodhi keeps the focus tightly on the trio, gradually revealing their individual struggles while celebrating their deep bond – evident in shared meals, birthdays, and quiet moments of solidarity. The young actors are disarmingly natural, bringing warmth and authenticity to their roles. Their lives may be marked by poverty, but the film never lets that overshadow their dignity or joy.
Ushasie Chakraborty leaves a lasting impression as Dolly's mother, while Sankar Debnath delivers a grounded, poignant performance as Babin's ailing father.
Though the narrative sometimes strays with unnecessary subplots and a few jokes fall flat, the humour mostly lands. Ankkit Sengupta's cinematography captures both the innocence and urgency of the kids' mission, though the editing could have been sharper.
The music stands out: Lagnajita Chakraborty's haunting Amake Golpo Bolo, composed by Debdeep Mukhopadhyay, lingers long after the credits roll. The energetic rap number Chaap Niye Laabh Nei, performed by the lead trio and Doriyaa, adds punch with its smart, reflective lyrics.
Despite its occasional missteps, Onko Ki Kothin is a heartfelt story of resilience, friendship, and belief – told with sincerity, humour, and heart. It's a touching, family-friendly film that's well worth your time.
