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Deep Fridge
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Theatrical release poster

Directed by Arjunn Dutta


Produced by Krishna Kyal
Starring Abir Chatterjee
Tanusree Chakraborty
Cinematography Supratim Bhol
Edited by Sujay Datta Ray
Music by Soumya Rit





Country India
Language Bengali



Deep Fridge is a 2025 Indian Bengali emotional drama film directed by Arjunn Dutta.[1] Produced by Krishna Kyal under the banner of Colors of Dream Entertainment.[2] The film stars Abir Chatterjee and Tanusree Chakraborty in the lead roles.[3] The film deals with the complexities of human emotions, fragile relationships and silence that lingers despite a new beginning in life.[4]

Principal photography took just 10 days in March 2023.[5] Supratim Bhol did the cinematography while Sujay Datta Ray handled the editing. The music and the lyrics have been done by Somuya Rit.[6] The film won the Best Bengali Feature Film Award at the 71st National Film Awards.[7] It was screened at the 54th International Film Festival of India.[8] The film was released in the theatres on 21 November 2025.[9]

Synopsis

Deep Fridge is a single-night drama which unfolds on a stormy night at Mili's apartment. Mili is a divorced woman co-parenting her only child, Tatai, with her ex-husband, Swarnava. On one hand, Swarnava is trying to start a new life with his pregnant student turned second wife, Ronja. Abir was caught cheating with Ronja on his third marriage anniversary with Mili. This led Mili to divorce him. On the other hand, Mili seeks emotional refuge in Asif, a painter, after her divorce with Swarnava. On the stormy night, Swarnava is emotionally compelled to stay at Mili's apartment in order to take care of their severely fever-stricken son, Tatai. That night, they confronted their deep sunken emotions and introspected their failed marriage, metaphorically equated with the malfunctioning refrigerator at her apartment, which is frozen and is on the verge of breaking down. It is used to express their repressed feelings. Structured into three sections—Ice Cube, Melting Point, and Defrost—the film shows both of them accepting their present, realising they can leave their past and walk towards separate futures for the well-being of their child.[10]

Cast

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  • Abir Chatterjee as Swarnava
  • Tanusree Chakraborty as Mili
  • Anuradha Mukherjee as Ronja
  • Shoaib Kabeer as Asif
  • Lakshya Bhattacharya as Tatai
  • Debjani Chatterjee
  • Arya Dasgupta
  • Priyanka Guha Roy
  • Kaushik Chatterjee

Production

Development and announcement

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Deep Fridge was announced in March 2023. It marked the second collaboration between Abir Chatterjee and Tanusree Chakraborty after Flat No. 609 (2018). The principal supporting cast of Debjani Chatterjee, Anuradha Mukherjee, Shoaib Kabeer, and Lakshya Bhattacharya was announced along with it.[12] The first poster of the film was released on 6 October 2025, coinciding with Lakshmi Puja.[13]

Casting

The director approached Abir for the film in 2020. But Abir was initially reluctant about doing the film because of his date clashes and low interest in the storyline.[14] But Dutta re-approached him after two months. Abir said in an interview that he signed the film to respect Arjunn's confidence about the fact that he came back and was serious about casting him in the project.[15][16]

Soundtrack

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The music and background score of the film has been composed by Soumya Rit. He has also penned the lyrics. The songs have been sung by Mekhla Dasgupta, Porshia Sen and Kajol Chatterjee.

The music launch event for the film was held on 2 November 2025. All the audio tracks were released on that day.[17] The event also unveiled the first video song - "Jash Na Chole (Piano Version)".[18] The second song "Garaj Gagan Barase" was released on 10 November 2025. The third song "Jhile Jhile Re" was released on 10 November 2025. The fourth song "Tadap Tadap" was released on 17 November 2025.

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Release

The film was scheduled to release in the theatres in the first half of 2024 but got postponed for over a year.[19] The film was finally released in theatres on 21 November 2025.[20]

Reception

Critical reception

Arani Bhattacharya of Sangbad Pratidin reviewed the film and wrote "The story is of two lines but its impact is long lasting. Emotional dialogues, effective screenplay and editing, and a lyrical cinematography elevates this film." She applauded the effective use of "rain" throughout, the greyish characters, the Bengali-ness of the film, the performance of the lead cast - specially Abir, and the music but criticized the over-repetition of the scene in which coffee is being given to Tatai, and the lack of any surprise element, which makes the end predictable.[21]

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and wrote "The film draws you in with its simplicity and holds you there because every moment feels lived-in." He praised the well written characters, the emotional difference represented between the two characters in each of the three sections of the film, the performances of Abir and Tanusree, their conveyance of emotions through their eyes without speaking every time, the blue-green visual tone used throughout the film, the dim lighting and the metaphorical usage of the fridge. He especially applauded the fact that the director didn't settle for a happy ending and mentioned that the film makes a mark at the end, as the characters "walk into separate futures, with just fewer knots in their mind."[22]

Shashwat Sisodiya of High On Films rated the film 3.5/5 stars and highlighted "Deep Fridge is a grim, hopeful, and simultaneously arresting look at marital infidelity." He praised the simple writing of the film, the vibrant yet cold cinematography, the comforting music, Abir and Tanusree's performance as Swarnava and Mili respectively, the simple characters but bemoaned the writing of the other two man and woman.[23]

Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5 stars and noted "Deep Fridge is more than a film — it’s a quiet excavation of the heart, an emotional drama that lingers long after the screen fades. Structured like a three-act tragedy, it’s a thoughtful piece that shows how silence can carry heavier truths than words." She praised the usage of the dying fridge as a metaphor for suppressed emotions, the cinematography with the blue-green colour palette used to display the inner coldness, Tanusree's apt display of her inner turmoil with restless restraint, Abir's controlled and silent emotional conveyance through his eyes and the music. She particularly applauded the film for its reluctance to give easy answers and maintain an ambiguity throughout.[24]

Subhash K Jha of News24 rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote "Deep Fridge explores the fragile dynamics of marriage with emotional depth. Despite its flaws, the film leaves a lasting impression on the audience." He criticised the lack of backstory between Swarnava and Ronja, the dispatched mingling of past and present, unexplored characters in the supporting cast and Tanusree's below par performance but praised Abir's articulate acting skills.[25]

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film 4/5 stars and wrote "Deep Fridge is one of those rare films that handles heartbreak not with spectacle but with a gentleness that feels earned. It examines what remains after a relationship dissolves, and what quietly grows in its aftermath - the ache of a love that didn’t survive but didn’t die either." He praised the poetical use of a malfunctioning refrigerator, the film's division into three segments which have been metaphorically aligned with the fridge, the realism maintained throughout, Swarnava's relationship with Ronja, Mili's relationship with Asif, Ronja's affectionate rapport with Tatai, the emotional dilemma "brilliantly" portrayed by Abir and Tanusree, the cinematography and the emotionally nuanced but sensitive ending.[26]

Accolades

Awards

Year Award Ceremony Category Recipient Template:Refh
2025 National Film Awards 71st National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Bengali Feature Film Arjunn Dutta [27]
Telangana Bengali Film Festival Telangana Bengali Film Festival - Aayna 2025 Best Actor (Popular) Abir Chatterjee [28]
Best Actress (Popular) Tanusree Chakraborty [29]
Superstar of the Year Abir Chatterjee [30]

Official selections

References

  1. ↑ Deep Fridge wins National Film Award, bringing pride to Bengali cinema. The Times of India(24 September 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Deep Fridge: এবার সাধারণ দর্শকদের জন্য আসছে অর্জুনের 'ডিপ ফ্রিজ', জাতীয় পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্ত ছবির মুক্তি কবে?. ABP Ananda(8 October 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  3. ↑ মুক্তির আগেই জাতীয় পুরস্কার জয়ী ‘ডিপ ফ্রিজ’, এবার ট্রেলারে ধরা পড়ল আবির-তনুশ্রীর রসায়ন. Sangbad Pratidin(12 November 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  4. ↑ The upcoming film Deep Fridge explores the complexity of relationships. t2Online(16 November 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  5. ↑ 'এই পুরস্কার ভরসা দিল...' বাংলা ছবি 'ডিপ ফ্রিজ' জাতীয় পুরস্কার পাওয়ায় আর কী বললেন অভিনেতা আবির চট্টোপাধ্যায়?. Aajkal(1 August 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Tnusree and Abir Chatterjee headline Arjun Dutta's next film, Deep Fridge. Indulge Express(25 March 2023). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  7. ↑ 71st National Film Awards: Best Feature Film In Each Language Winners. Times Now(1 August 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Director Arjunn Dutta’s Deep Fridge gets National Award win; puts spotlight on Bengali films. Indulge Express(1 August 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  9. ↑ কবে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে জাতীয় পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্ত ‘ডিপ ফ্রিজ’? প্রকাশ্যে দিনক্ষণ. Sangbad Pratidin(7 October 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  10. ↑ Director Arjunn Dutta talks about the National glory of Deep Fridge. t2Online(25 August 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  11. ↑ The film Deep Fridge, frontlined by Abir and Tnusree, chronicles the journey of a couple with a child post their divorce. t2Online(24 March 2023). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  12. ↑ Abir, Tnusree reunite in Arjunn Dutta’s next ‘Deep Fridge’. The Times of India(28 March 2023). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  13. ↑ The official poster of Deep Fridge is out. The Times of India(6 October 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  14. ↑ Abir Chatterjee On National Award Win For Deep Fridge: 'I Almost Didn’t Do It…'. News18(1 August 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  15. ↑ সম্পর্কে জমাট বাঁধা মান-অভিমান-রাগ-দুঃখ কি গলবে? ‘ডিপ ফ্রিজ’, মুক্তির আগে আড্ডায় অর্জুন. Sangbad Pratidin(21 November 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  16. ↑ Birthday boy Abir Chatterjee on his Friday film Deep Fridge, personal philosophies and more. The Telegraph(18 November 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  17. ↑ Glimpses from the music launch of the national award winning Bengali film, Deep Fridge. Indulge Express(26 November 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  18. ↑ Deep Fridge celebrates soulful sounds and creative collaboration. The Times of India(3 November 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  19. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named release
  20. ↑ Arjunn Dutta’s National Award-winning film ‘Deep Fridge’ to hit screens in November. The Telegraph(6 October 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  21. ↑ ছবির গল্প দু’লাইনের, অভিঘাত সুদূরপ্রসারী, কেমন হল জাতীয় পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্ত ‘ডিপ ফ্রিজ’?. Sangbad Pratidin(22 November 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  22. ↑ Arjunn Dutta’s National Award-winning film ‘Deep Fridge’ dissects a broken marriage. The Telegraph(28 November 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  23. ↑ Deep Fridge (2024) ‘BIFFES’ Movie Review: A Deeply Resonant Marriage Story takes a Stand on Infidelity and Hurt. High On Films(4 August 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.Template:Rating
  24. ↑ Deep Fridge Movie Review: A visually stunning & haunting tale of love, loss and catharsis. The Times of India(25 November 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.Template:Rating
  25. ↑ Deep Fridge Review: The National Award–Winning Bengali Film Leaves A Lingering Impact. News24(1 September 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.Template:Rating
  26. ↑ Deep Fridge Review: Arjunn Dutta Crafts a Luminous Portrait of Love, Loss and Renewal. Filmfare(25 November 2025). Retrieved 1 December 2025.Template:Rating
  27. ↑ Deep Fridge wins National Award for Best Bengali Feature Film. The Times of India(2 August 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  28. ↑ Abir Chatterjee: If the camera loves you, everybody will. The New Indian Express(26 February 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  29. ↑ Actress Tanusree Chakraborty treading success on screen and beyond. The New Indian Express(25 February 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Telangana Bengali Film Festival 2025. Deccan Chronicle(8 February 2025). Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  31. ↑ গোয়া আন্তর্জাতিক চলচ্চিত্র উৎসবে জায়গা পেল অর্জুন দত্ত'র 'ডিপফ্রিজ'. ETV Bharat(25 November 2023). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Deep Fridge is part of Mysuru Dasara Film Festival. The Times of India(4 October 2025). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  33. ↑ Director Arjunn Dutta writes about the screening of Deep Fridge at the Habitat Film Festival in Delhi. t2Online(22 May 2024). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 DEEP FRIDGE | Official Trailer | Abir Chatterjee | Tnusree Chakraborty | Arjunn Dutta | Krishna Kyal. Youtube(12 November 2025). Retrieved 9 December 2025.

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