Mahanayak Uttam Kumar
Blue Line · Mahanayak Uttam Kumar · Tollygunge / Tollywood
Blue
Line served
Through
Through station
Yes
Step-free access
2
Station entrances
About Mahanayak Uttam Kumar
Named after the legendary Bengali film actor Uttam Kumar (1926–1980), called the "Mahanayak" (Great Hero) of Bengali cinema. The station serves Tollygunge — historically the heart of Bengali film production (Tollywood). Major film studios and the historic Tollygunge Club are nearby.
Where is Mahanayak Uttam Kumar?
Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station is located in Tollygunge. Coordinates: 22.5024°N, 88.3604°E.
Nearby attractions and services
Within a short walk of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar you have the following attractions and services.
Other stations on the Blue Line
Blue Line · Dakshineswar ↔ Kavi Subhash
Services and accessibility
All Kolkata Metro stations including this one are wheelchair-accessible with tactile paving, lifts and dedicated staff. Below the full list of on-station services.
Connections and transfers
Blue Line. Direct trains towards Dakshineswar in one direction and Kavi Subhash in the other. The adjacent stops are Rabindra Sarobar and Netaji.
Buses and trams — Kolkata’s extensive WBTC bus and historic tram routes serve the roads around Mahanayak Uttam Kumar. Look for the signposted stops at the station entrances.
Autos, app cabs and taxis — shared auto-rickshaws, yellow taxis and app cabs (Ola, Uber) are readily available at every entrance for short hops to areas off the metro alignment.
Tickets — buy a token or tap your Metro Smart Card at the gate, or scan a QR ticket from the Aamar Kolkata Metro app. See our Fares & tickets page.
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🛤 Open route plannerCommon travel times from Mahanayak Uttam Kumar
| Destination | Time | Fare (token) |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade | 16 min | ₹20 |
| Park Street | 14 min | ₹15 |
| Dum Dum | 32 min | ₹30 |
| Kavi Subhash | 12 min | ₹15 |
| Kalighat | 4 min | ₹5 |
| Howrah | 24 min · 1 transfer | ₹20 |
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