Metro... In Dino Twitter Review: Netizens Call Anurag Basu Film 'Slightly Long But...'

Sara Ali Khan earns praise for her role in Metro... In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu. Netizens are calling it her best work so far as the film opens to strong word-of-mouth.

Anurag Basu’s Metro... In Dino hit theatres today, bringing with it a wave of nostalgia and fresh emotions as a spiritual sequel to his 2007 cult classic Life in a... Metro.

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Anurag Basu’s 'Metro... In Dino' hit theatres today, bringing with it a wave of nostalgia and fresh emotions as a spiritual sequel to his 2007 cult classic 'Life in a... Metro'. Featuring an ensemble cast of seasoned actors like Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sensharma, and new-age stars such as Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sara Ali Khan, the film weaves together multiple stories of love, heartbreak, and second chances in a modern-day urban setting.

While Basu’s storytelling and his long-anticipated reunion with composer Pritam have been widely appreciated, it is Sara Ali Khan who has emerged as the film’s biggest surprise.

Sara as Chumki: A Career-Defining Turn

Sara’s performance as Chumki has taken audiences by surprise, with social media buzzing about what many are calling her finest acting performance to date. One user enthusiastically declared, “Chumki is Sara’s best character. Period. #SaraAliKhan #MetroInDino.” Another echoed the sentiment, tweeting, “This is your reminder that Sara Ali Khan is OWNING the screen in #MetroInDino.”

 

A soulful masterpiece.
Watched it first day, first show — totally worth it!
Top-notch cinematography, music, BGM, screenplay & direction.
Thank you for this experience. 🙌@basuanurag@ipritamofficial#MetroInDino

— Jayprakash Modi (@iam_JayPrakash) July 4, 2025

Sara’s unique look for the role initially sparked memes and comparisons — some even linked it to Saif Ali Khan’s female avatar in Humshakals. However, with the release of the film, her portrayal has shut down all critics, with her chemistry with Aditya Roy Kapur also earning praise.

 

#MetroInDino intermission
After so long I am watching a film where I am just humming with the music and the music is integrated so well, tumhe pta nhi lagta ki gaana shuru hua hai. The songs are a story in this film. So enjoyable totable worth it plz go and watch it #AnuragBasu pic.twitter.com/3sYp0p5bTy

— Notakshayatall (@POVbyakshay) July 4, 2025

Anurag Basu Delivers a Poignant Urban Tale

Basu is being credited for crafting a deeply emotional and honest film. “#AnuragBasu crafts a touching mosaic of modern love, loneliness & second chances,” one viewer shared. “The #PankajTripathi–#KonkonaSenSharma & #AnupamKher–#NeenaGupta arcs stand out warm, witty, and deeply moving. #AdityaRoyKapur is in solid form, #SaraAliKhan surprises.”

 

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⭐️⭐️⭐️#AnuragBasu crafts a touching mosaic of modern love, loneliness & second chances. A spiritual sequel to Life in a... Metro, it connects four stories with heart, humour & honesty.
No buzz, no big push — this one relies entirely on word of mouth. pic.twitter.com/SRRUra4Mv4

— Vivek Mishra💎 (@actor_vivekm89) July 4, 2025

The film has earned admiration for its nuanced direction, soulful music by Pritam, and its heartfelt screenplay. A fan who watched the movie on its release day posted, “A soulful masterpiece. Watched it first day, first show — totally worth it! Top-notch cinematography, music, BGM, screenplay & direction. Thank you for this experience.”

 

#Pritam’s music and the live band thread the emotions beautifully. Cinematography captures the metro mood — fast, lonely, chaotic.
Yes, it’s a bit too long. But performances, vibes, and heart win you over.
If urban stories move you, this one’s worth your time. 💔🚇#MetroInDino pic.twitter.com/5RAjPRpoDI

— Vivek Mishra💎 (@actor_vivekm89) July 4, 2025

 

The way Sara Ali Khan is making Chumki feel so real in every scene.. #MetroInDino pic.twitter.com/Jph8fkMcK5

— Isha (@_precious_bean_) July 4, 2025

 

Chumki is Sara’s best character. Period.#SaraAliKhan #MetroInDino pic.twitter.com/nB3ZwiPEBv

— Pallavi (@Memesociiety_) July 4, 2025

Word of Mouth Could Power Box Office Run

Despite limited pre-release buzz and modest marketing, 'Metro... In Dino' seems poised for a strong word-of-mouth run. With heartfelt praise from viewers and a strong ensemble performance, it may just mirror the unexpected success of its predecessor.