As of 2026, the is available for streaming exclusively on Hoichoi , with an option to rent on ZEE5 Global in select regions. The DVD version, released by Shree Venkatesh Films, includes a director’s commentary that explains the alternate ending (which was scrapped for being "too nihilistic").
If you prefer physical media, the 4K restoration print is sometimes screened at the cultural center in Kolkata during their "Bengali Classics Revisited" festival. Akritagya Bengali Movie
The gut-wrenching twist comes in the second half. When the parents, now frail and financially destitute, seek refuge with their successful sons, they are met not with open arms, but with cold, calculated hostility. The daughters-in-law see them as "burdens." The sons, once innocent boys, have become strangers blinded by corporate ambition and nuclear family isolation. The film’s title, Akritagya (The Ungrateful), is not an accusation—it is a lament. As of 2026, the is available for streaming
The music in the film is composed by Mainak Nag Chowdhury, who weaves a beautiful soundscape that complements the film's narrative. The songs are soulful and poignant, adding to the film's emotional impact. The gut-wrenching twist comes in the second half