Nov. 24, 2023|India|119 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bollywood;Drama;Romance;Thriller
Description: **Starfish 2024: Movie Overview**
**Storyline:**
Samarth Goyal from Hindustan Times describes “Starfish,” an adaptation of Bina Nayak’s renowned novel “Starfish Pickle,” as a journey into human emotions. However, he points out that the film struggles with a disjointed narrative, erratic editing, and a sluggish screenplay. Vinamra Mathur from Firstpost rates the film 2.5 out of 5, noting that while “Starfish” has its moments, it often leans too much on a somber tone, lacking the vibrancy and depth needed to fully engage the audience. Yet, thanks to its stunning locations and the underappreciated performance of Milind Soman, the film manages to stay afloat.
**Production Details:**
Filming for “Starfish” began in March 2021, with locations including Delhi, Mumbai, Istanbul, Saint Petersburg, and Vienna. The movie boasts a soundtrack by Pritam and a background score by Tanuj Tiku. With an estimated budget of ₹300 crore, it is among the priciest Indian films ever made. “Starfish” debuted on November 12, 2023, during Diwali and was released in various formats, including IMAX and 4DX. The film garnered mixed reviews, earning praise for its action, music, and performances from the cast, particularly Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, but faced criticism for its plot and pacing. It has grossed ₹466.63 crore (around US$58 million) worldwide, making it the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2023.
The story unfolds in two timelines, starting in 1999 when a teenage Zoya witnesses the death of her father, an ISI agent. Following his funeral, she is approached by his protégé, Aatish Rehman, who persuades her to join the ISI. In the present day, Avinash “Tiger” Singh Rathore is called upon by the RAW chief, Maithili Menon, for a mission to rescue his former handler Gopi Arya, who has been captured in Afghanistan while trying to gather intelligence on a planned operation in Pakistan.
Cast director: Akhilesh Jaiswal
Cast actor: Milind Soman, Ehan Bhat, Khushali Kumar, Tusharr Khanna
Original name: एक प्रकार की मछली जिस को पाँच – सात बाहु के सदृश अंग होते है