Roi Roi Binale Full deep review

Roi Roi Binale is a 2025 Assamese-language musical romantic drama directed by Rajesh Bhuyan, written by Zubeen Garg and his team. It marks Zubeen Garg’s final film appearance and project before his untimely passing.

The film premiered nationwide on 31 October 2025. Set against a backdrop of personal and regional trauma, the story revolves around a blind artist (played by Zubeen) grappling with love, art, identity and the lure of the sea. 

What works

Emotional weight & legacy value:

• The film carries immense emotional resonance, not just as a narrative but as a tribute to Zubeen Garg’s legacy. Audiences in Assam treated its release as a communal event, reflecting the star’s connection with fans. 

• The motif of the sea and the blind artist is visually poetic: the lead character’s longing to “touch the sea” becomes a metaphor for yearning, memory and transcendence. 

• Music is central: Zubeen’s voice and compositions form the emotional core, aligning with the film’s status as a musical drama. 

Cultural significance:

• It’s one of the largest releases for an Assamese film, with pre-release records and large fan turnout. 

• The narrative engages with a region healing from past violence (“the lingering shadows of terrorism” in its synopsis) which gives it more weight than a standard romance. 

What could have been better

Narrative risks:

• While the premise is rich, blending romance, trauma, art and identity is ambitious—there’s a risk of thematic overload. Without a tight screenplay, some emotional beats may feel under-developed.

• Given its strong emotional and legacy framework, the film might focus more on tribute than on dramatic tension. That could dilute character arcs for some viewers.

Execution & novelty:

• Assamese cinema and musical dramas often lean on familiar tropes (artist’s struggle, love vs duty). The uniqueness will hinge on how the film uses its setting (sea motif, blindness) to refresh these tropes.

• Because this is Zubeen’s last film, there’s an expectation weight that may overshadow the storytelling: viewers may come more for the legacy than for the plot itself, which can skew perception.

Final verdict

Roi Roi Binale is highly recommended, especially if you:

• Are interested in regional Indian cinema and Assamese cultural context.

• Appreciate films where music, imagery and longing carry as much weight as plot.

• Are drawn to emotional farewells and tribute-type cinema, given Zubeen Garg’s role and legacy.

If I were to give it a provisional rating: 3.75 / 5 stars — it scores high for heart and cultural importance; the final jump to greatness will depend on how deeply the film delivers its thematic promise and avoids over-sentimentality.

Recommendation & tips for watching

• To get the most from it, enter the film with an emotional mindset rather than purely plot-driven expectations—let the music, setting (the sea, the artist’s blindness) and legacy of Zubeen Garg work for you.

• If you’re not familiar with Assamese cinema, a bit of context (Zubeen’s career, Assam’s film industry, cultural backdrop) will enhance your experience.

• The soundtrack is a highlight — consider listening to the songs ahead or afterward to deepen your appreciation of the musical elements.