The Adversary
1970, Bengali. Directed by Satyajit Ray.
Man vs. Metropolis
Siddhartho Chowdhury, a brilliant young medical student, is forced to leave his studies after his father's sudden demise. He is forced to navigate the high unemployment rate and the communist socio-political climate of 1960s Calcutta in search of a job.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
- Rated
- U
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Calcutta Trilogy
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Details
- Released
- 27 October 1970
- Original title
- প্রতি দ্বন্দ্বী
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Satyajit Ray
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The Adversary: quick answers
What comes after The Adversary?
Next in the series: Company Limited (1971) and The Middleman (1976).
Is The Adversary worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Adversary?
The Adversary runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Adversary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Adversary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Adversary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Adversary is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Adversary on?
The Adversary isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1970. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adversary?
If you liked The Adversary, try Eleanor the Great, Undercurrent, Radium Girls.
Who directed The Adversary?
The Adversary (1970) was directed by Satyajit Ray and stars Dhritiman Chatterjee, Krishna Bose, Indira Devi.