While the film received mixed to positive reviews, it was widely lauded for its originality and ambition in the Bengali film industry:

Highlighted the "humanized" take on Dracula, moving away from tropes toward a story of trauma and societal rejection.

Visually, the film draws inspiration from international works, with some critics noting aesthetic similarities to the 2019 film Joker in its use of makeup and costume to reflect a character's isolation. The mise-en-scène is used effectively to evoke a sense of eerie loneliness, complemented by a soundtrack that highlights the emotional weight of the dual lives. Critical Reception and Impact

Ultimately, Dracula Sir stands as a unique entry in Bengali cinema, utilizing the vampire metaphor to explore how history—specifically the violent Naxalite era—continues to haunt the present day through those it left behind.

Raktim Chowdhury (Anirban Bhattacharya) is a substitute Bengali teacher whose protruding canines earn him the mocking nickname " Dracula Sir " from his students.