A period film presents a herculean challenge, demanding painstaking work on every detail: accurate colours, period-specific dialogue, historically correct costumes, and careful camera work to eliminate any hint of modernity. “Gulai Soor” takes up this arduous task to transport the audience to Assam’s past—and more reasons than not, is successful in its attempt.
The film, directed by Raktim Kamal Baruah and produced by Zeng Entertainment with Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation Limited, had its theatrical release on January 17th. This comedy film follows the journey of Golapi, an effeminate individual, as they navigate through social integration, seek their life’s purpose, and embark on a quest to recover their family’s long-lost diamond.
