Putulnacher Itikatha

Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph reviewed the film and wrote "the film takes a measured approach to explore the perennial conundrum surrounding traditionalism vs modernity" He praised the balance between Jadab Pandit's traditional view and Shashi's Western education, Ananya's restrained performance, Jaya's apt portrayal of the complex character of Kusum, the calm pace of the narrative, the breathing cinematography, editing and the music.

Debarati Gupta of Outlook reviewed the film and wrote "Ideated by Suman Mukhopadhyay, the film stirs thoughts that wander beyond Manik Bandyopadhyay’s original story, yet stay faithful to its essence." She praised the slow simmering cinematography that captures the natural elements in a rustic background, multiple memorable frames, the editing, acting mettle of every actor of the cast, the poetic tune maintained throughout the film and the poignant metaphorical end.

Devarsi Ghosh of Frontline reviewed the film and opined "Mukhopadhyay’s film is a downbeat and near-dystopic take on the psychologically complex story of a man of science clashing against a den of superstitions and conservatism."

Poorna Banerjee of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Putulnacher Itikotha is a poignant reminder of how people become puppets—trapped by fate, tradition, and their own unrealised desires." She termed the film as a "visually lyrical portrayal of a village caught in the grip of superstition and inertia, as the world quietly moves past it." She applauded the rustic cinematography, the crisp editing, the haunting background score, the melancholic pace, the poetic precision used by the director and the performances of the whole cast, particularly Abir's "layered" performance and Jaya, Parambrata and Surangana in their respective roles.

Chatterji of Mathrubhumi reviewed the film and wrote "Suman Mukhopadhyay`s film adaptation of Manik Bandopadhyay`s Putul Nacher Itikatha explores destiny, hypocrisy, and social reform in rural Bengal." She applauded the cinematography, music, editing and the performance of the actors and the direction.