Romance and excitement are on the cards for lovers of Bengali movies this July. Surjo, Shieladitya Moulik’s upcoming film, promises fun, emotion, action, heroic deeds and much more, as revealed by its official teaser, which dropped recently. Starring Vikram Chatterjee, Madhumita Sarcar and Darshana Banik, it will be an out-and-out entertainer, with a hint of a mystery in its plot, along with the expectation of an enchanting love affair between the lead duo of Vikram and Madhumita.

Described as the weirdest love story of the year, the 74-second-long teaser is packed with enough information to entice viewers and make them grow more curious about the film, without revealing much about its actual story. Fans, though, have drawn parallels with the Malayalam film Charlie, claiming that Surjo is its Bengali remake. Lush landscapes, spectacular roads canopied by trees, hilly terrains add to the beauty of the short teaser, whose smart cinematography, besides creating a pleasant aesthetic, accentuates its aura of mystery and excitement.

The characters are introduced swiftly and sharply. Madhumita, who is seen clicking pictures and going from place to place, is perhaps picking up clues that will lead her to the person she is looking for. Vikram on the other hand is the titular protagonist Surjo. His action scenes suggest that he may be a rebel, a vigilante or a crime fighter. Like the sun (surjo) he is depicted bringing light into people’s lives, or scorching them if they so deserve.

A vibrant atmosphere is generated all through the teaser through music, dance and festive scenes like Durga Puja scenes and Chhau dances. Moments of a road trip, with the duo on a motorbike, generate pure romantic vibes although the chemistry between them is subtle and understated. An element of mystery, however, pervades the whole scene, underscoring the impression that all is not what it seems. Scenes of an orphanage, pencil sketches of people and random situations of conflict and violence add to the air of mystery of this teaser. With its romantic mood and right doses of action and excitement, Surjo appears to have touched the pulse of the audience, who will be eagerly awaiting its release on July 19.