It's another Durga Puja and another blockbuster clash awaits at the box office, and the makers released the trailer of Raghu Dakat in a grand event at Netaji Indoor Stadium on 20th September 2025, making sure they do not leave any stone unturned to stay ahead of all the films releasing this Durga Puja.
Raktabeej 2, Devi Chowdhurani, and Joto Kando Kolkatatei are the other three films in the clash. Jointly produced by Dev Adhikari, Gurupada Adhikari, Srikant Mehta, and Mahendra Soni under the banners of SVF and Dev Entertainment Ventures, the upcoming period action drama film Raghu Dakat is set to release in theatres on 25 September 2025.
Dev once again experiments with his role, this time in the titular role of Raghu Dakat, a feared dacoit who evolved into a celebrated folk legend. Superstar Dev has the vision and is making sure each of his films reaches the maximum audience, and he has proved multiple times that he is the biggest audience puller currently in Bengali cinema.
Since 2021, with Golondaaj and Tonic, the surge in his popularity was noticeable, and thereafter, there was no looking back—he kept improving the reach of his films each time. Khadaan marked his comeback to the mass action genre, and Raghu Dakat is another experimental project that seems to be on track. At least with the trailer release, everything looks set for a massive opening, and it will probably end up among the top three highest-grossing Bengali films of 2025, if not the top spot.
Director Dhrubo Banerjee has already established himself as a reliable storyteller with successful projects like Guptodhoner Sondhane, Karnasubarner Guptodhon, and Golondaaj to his name. He did not have any prior experience in directing a visually stunning project like Raghu Dakat, but the trailer does not reveal any shortcomings that would make one question his lack of experience. Both production houses have ensured that the film receives all the necessary technical expertise to provide audiences with a satisfying experience in theatres.
Anirban Bhattacharya as Ahindra Barman looks menacing as the main antagonist, with his dialogues and expressions standing out as major highlights of the trailer. The face-off between Dev and Anirban Bhattacharya promises to be one of the most exciting aspects of the film.
Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, Roopa Ganguly, Alexx O’Nell, and Carl A. Harte make brief appearances in the trailer. The narrative also hints at a possible love triangle involving Dev, Idhika Paul, and Sohini Sarkar. One particular scene shows someone stabbing Dev from behind with a sword — who that might be remains an intriguing cliffhanger.
The story unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of the Indigo Revolt (1859–1860), a period of colonial unrest in Bengal. The visuals are stunning, and the background score sounds solid, amplifying the impact of several crucial scenes in the trailer. With its mass dialogues in the trailer, the experience appears promising and is likely to satisfy most audiences.
The film is written by Dhrubo Banerjee and Sugata Guha, with the screenplay credited to both Dhrubo Banerjee and Sugata Guha. Md Kalam edited this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Dhrubo Banerjee.
Soumik Halder handled the cinematography of this film, marking his 6th collaboration with director Dhrubo Banerjee after Guptodhoner Sondhane, Durgeshgorer Guptodhon, Golondaaj, Karnasubarner Guptodhon, and Bogla Mama.
Nilayan Chatterjee and Rathijit Bhattacharjee composed the music for this film, marking their maiden collaboration with director Dhrubo Banerjee. The film marks the 3rd collaboration between Dev and music director Rathijit Bhattacharjee after Pradhan and Khadaan
The film marks the 5th collaboration between Dev and Nilayan Chatterjee after Kishmish, Kacher Manush, Bagha Jatin, and Khadaan. The film marks the 3rd collaboration between Dev and Anirban Bhattacharya after Arshinagar and Golondaaj.
The film marks director Dhrubo Banerjee's 2nd collaboration with Dev after Golondaaj. The film marks director Dhrubo Banerjee's 3rd collaboration with Anirban Bhattacharya after Golondaaj and Tiktiki. The film marks the 2nd collaboration between Dev and Idhika Paul after Khadaan. The film marks the maiden collaboration between Dev and Sohini Sarkar.
Q: What major event took place for the film Raghu Dakat
ahead of Durga Puja 2025?
A: The makers released the trailer of Raghu Dakat in a grand
event at Netaji Indoor Stadium on 20th September 2025, ensuring they leave no
stone unturned to stay ahead of the festive box office clash.
Q: Which other films will clash with Raghu Dakat at the box
office during Durga Puja 2025?
A: Raktabeej 2, Devi Chowdhurani, and Joto Kando Kolkatatei
will clash with Raghu Dakat this Puja.
Q: Who are the producers of Raghu Dakat?
A: The film is jointly produced by Dev Adhikari, Gurupada
Adhikari, Srikant Mehta, and Mahendra Soni under the banners of SVF and Dev
Entertainment Ventures.
Q: When is Raghu Dakat releasing in theatres?
A: The film is scheduled for release on 25th September 2025.
Q: What role does Dev play in Raghu Dakat?
A: Dev plays the titular role of Raghu Dakat, a feared
dacoit who transformed into a celebrated folk legend.
Q: How has Dev’s stardom influenced expectations for the
film?
A: Since Golondaaj and Tonic in 2021, Dev’s popularity has
surged, with each of his films expanding its reach. Khadaan marked his comeback
to the mass action genre, and Raghu Dakat is another experimental project
expected to secure a massive opening and possibly rank among the top three
highest-grossing Bengali films of 2025.
Q: Who directed Raghu Dakat, and what is notable about him?
A: The film is directed by Dhrubo Banerjee, who has already
proved himself with successful projects like Guptodhoner Sondhane, Karnasubarner
Guptodhon, and Golondaaj. Despite not having prior experience in such a
visually ambitious project, the trailer shows no shortcomings.
Q: Who plays the main antagonist in Raghu Dakat?
A: Anirban Bhattacharya plays Ahindra Barman, the main
antagonist, whose dialogues and expressions stood out as highlights of the
trailer.
Q: Which actors make appearances in the trailer?
A: Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, Roopa Ganguly, Alexx O’Nell,
and Carl A. Harte are seen briefly. The trailer also hints at a possible love
triangle involving Dev, Idhika Paul, and Sohini Sarkar.
Q: What historical backdrop does the film explore?
A: The story is set against the turbulent backdrop of the
Indigo Revolt (1859–1860), during colonial unrest in Bengal.
Q: Who are the writers and key technicians behind the film?
A: The film is written by Dhrubo Banerjee and Sugata Guha,
with the screenplay credited to both. Soumik Halder handled cinematography, Md
Kalam did the editing, and Nilayan Chatterjee, along with Rathijit Bhattacharjee, composed the music.
Q: What important collaborations does Raghu Dakat mark?
A: Soumik Halder’s 6th collaboration with Dhrubo Banerjee
Md Kalam’s maiden
collaboration with Dhrubo Banerjee
Nilayan Chatterjee
& Rathijit Bhattacharjee’s maiden collaboration with Dhrubo Banerjee
Dev’s 3rd film with
Rathijit Bhattacharjee (Pradhan, Khadaan)
Dev’s 5th film with
Nilayan Chatterjee (Kishmish, Kacher Manush, Bagha Jatin, Khadaan)
Dev’s 3rd film with
Anirban Bhattacharya (Arshinagar, Golondaaj)
Dev’s 2nd film with
Idhika Paul (Khadaan)
Dev’s maiden
collaboration with Sohini Sarkar
Dhrubo Banerjee’s 2nd
film with Dev (Golondaaj)
Dhrubo Banerjee’s 3rd project with Anirban Bhattacharya (Golondaaj, Tiktiki)
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