Anurag Basu’s much-awaited romantic drama ‘Metro… In Dino’ finally released in theatres on July 4, marking nearly 18 years since the release of his acclaimed 2007 film ‘Life in a… Metro’. Considered a spiritual sequel, the new film explores the ups and downs of modern relationships in today’s fast-moving city life.‘Metro… In Dino’ boasts a star-studded cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Ali Fazal. The film received a warm reception from audiences and won praise for its emotional storytelling, heartfelt music, and strong performances. Interestingly, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only cast member returning from the original ‘Life in a… Metro’.While the film is still playing in theatres, it has already confirmed its digital streaming plans with Netflix as its OTT partner. Although the exact streaming date hasn’t been announced yet, films usually release online about 45 to 60 days after hitting theatres. So, the film is likely to arrive on Netflix by late August or early September.Directed by Anurag Basu, the music of the film is composed by Pritam.An excerpt from our ETimes review for the film reads, “The treatment bears a slight resemblance to the tragicomedy tone of Barfi, with actors breaking into impromptu songs to take the story ahead. When the actors are not miming, Pritam, Papon and Raghav Chaitanya stay constant as sutradhars through their music, so expect a plethora of songs, making this a true-blue romantic musical. Interestingly, Basu doesn’t tell us the names of his characters and their stories upfront. You discover them sporadically and organically. This withholding and release strategy helps in breaking clutter and adding an element of mystery to the story.”
