Metro… In Dino OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Anurag Basu’s romantic musical drama

Metro... In Dino Anurag Basu's 2025 romantic musical drama, streams on Netflix August 29, exploring urban love stories across India with a star-studded cast and praised music.

Metro... In Dino

Summary:

• Metro... In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu, explores interconnected urban love stories in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, and Bengaluru.

• The film features a star-studded cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sara Ali Khan, and Aditya Roy Kapur, with acclaimed performances.

• Praised for its music, cinematography, and emotional depth, the film streams on Netflix from August 29, 2025.

Metro... In Dino the romantic musical drama written and directed by Anurag Basu, will stream on Netflix on August 29, 2025, bringing its stellar cast straight to the comforts of your homes. The 2025 film explores modern urban connections in India's major cities as a spiritual continuation of Basu's 2007 anthology Life in a... Metro.

Exploring urban love across India's major cities

The interconnected love stories set in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, and Bengaluru were the main attractions of Metro... In Dino when the movie was released in theatres on July 4, 2025. Intimacy, emotional fragility, conflict, and self-discovery are some of the topics explored through the story's four couples. The title of the film is derived from the hit song In Dino from Basu's earlier film.

Cast members include Parimal (Anupam Kher), Shibani (Neena Gupta), Kajol (Konkona Sen Sharma), Monty Sisodiya (Pankaj Tripathi), Parth (Aditya Roy Kapur), Chumki (Sara Ali Khan), Akash (Ali Fazal), and Shruti Shukla (Fatima Sana Shaikh). Critics particularly appreciated Tripathi and Sharma's realistic portrayal of a middle-aged couple grappling with marital issues. Despite mixed reviews for Khan's Chumki performance, critics praised the plot involving Shaikh and Fazal for its profound emotional impact. Despite some critics thinking his character was weak, Roy Kapur was praised for his charisma.

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Musical excellence enhance the film

The score, which was composed by Pritam and has lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, was highly regarded for its ability to elevate the narrative. Other technical elements that were praised for harmonising with the film's mood include Rajesh Shukla's cinematography, Akiv Ali's editing, and Parichit Paralkar's production design.

Some critics have said that Metro… In Dino slows down in the second half and leaves some subplots unsolved, although the first half keeps the humour and narrative pace going. Regardless, the film's emotional relevance and examination of contemporary urban relationships have earned it mostly positive reviews.

OTT premiere

Many people who couldn't make it to the theatres to see Metro... In Dino during its theatrical run will be able to see it on Netflix soon. Fans of romantic dramas and Anurag Basu can anticipate a return to the musical and thematic universes they loved in Life in a... Metro.

FAQs:

Q: When is Metro… In Dino releasing on OTT?

A: Metro… In Dino will be available for streaming on Netflix from August 29, 2025.

Q: Where can I watch Metro… In Dino online?

A: The film will be exclusively available on Netflix starting August 29, 2025.

Q: Who are the lead actors in Metro… In Dino?

A: The ensemble cast includes Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh.

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