Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro In Dino’ to stream on Netflix after its box-office success? Here’s what we know – Firstpost

It was such a pleasure watching ‘Metro…In Dino’ at the peak of Mumbai’s monsoons. The movie will truly bring back fond memories of each stage of your life. While watching this film, you will realise how cinema can help you in healing your relationships. And ‘Metro…In Dino’ does it in the best possible way with a warm hug. The mood of this film is sometimes sombre, but mostly bright. The simple stories of each relationship that we are aware of and weaving it all together are what make this film such a work of genius.

Now, after its commercial success, the film will stream on Netflix from August 29. Basu’s 2020 anthology Ludo is already on the OTT giant.

Indian film critic and Senior trade analyst Taran Adarsh adds on the steady growth of the movie, “Metro…In Dino has managed to hold its ground remarkably well, especially given the tough box office environment and stiff competition from bigger titles. Despite the odds, the film has shown consistency through the weekdays and is headed for a promising second weekend. The footfalls are steady, and that says a lot. What’s working is the relatability, Anurag Basu’s storytelling has struck a chord. It’s one of those rare films where audiences see their own stories unfold on screen.”

Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning & Strategy at PVR INOX Limited, praised, “Metro…In Dino has shown remarkable consistency at the box office. In a competitive landscape, it’s encouraging to see audiences returning to cinemas for a film that’s driven purely by strong storytelling and emotional depth. The growing happy footfalls at the theatres has increased the business at the box office, and underlines the demand for such well-crafted content. ‘Metro…In Dino’ is touted to be one of the successful movies of the year 2025. Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Basu have brought together a film that speaks to the urban audience in a relatable, heartfelt way.”