Dracula Sir is a 2020 Indian Bengali language, neo noir psychological thriller, non-linear[2] structured film directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya and produced by Shrikant Mohata and Mahendra Soni under the banner of SVF.
[3] The film starring Anirban Bhattacharya, Mimi Chakraborty, Bidipta Chakraborty, Rudranil Ghosh, Samiul Alam, Kanchan Mullick, Supriyo Dutta follows the story of a school teacher with a protruding pair of canine teeth, called "Dracula Sir".
[8] Critics praised the performances (Anirban Bhattacharya), the music, costume and makeup, but found the screenplay flawed.
[12] Madhumanti Pait Chowdhury reviewing for Anandabazar Patrika, felt that the backstory of Naxal movement was needed to establish characters and noticed that several scenes in the film and Dracula's costume were similar to Todd Phillips's Joker.
Chowdhury praised Indranath Marik's cinematography and screenplay by Debalaya and Kallol Lahiri, as some aspects were beautifully woven.
Chowdhury also praised the music of the film, acting of Anirban, Vidipta Chakraborty, Supriya Dutt, Kanchan Mallick and Rudranil Ghosh but felt that Anirban-Mimi chemistry needed to boost up.
[13] Debolina Sen writing for Times of India gave three stars out of five and termed it as "A complex tale of life, love and rebirth."
Concluding the review she opined, "Dracula Sir is a passionate piece of work that seems to lack in reason at times.