If cinema runs through your veins, if the smell of freshly printed movie posters excites you, and if you believe the world can be changed one brilliant story at a time, then February 28, 2025, was your night. Kolkata, the ever-passionate heart of Indian cinema, witnessed an electrifying spectacle—the kind that leaves you grinning like a kid at the first showing of their favourite film.
It was SVF’s grand 30th anniversary and Hoichoi’s monumental content reveal, and let me tell you—this was no ordinary industry event. This was a roaring, pulsating, unapologetic celebration of Bengali storytelling, where nostalgia danced with ambition, and the future of cinema was written under dazzling lights.
For those who missed it—don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Buckle up because this is going to be one hell of a ride.
The Films That Will Own 2025
Raghu Dakat – Dev, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, and Roopa Ganguly star in a big, bold, legendary outlaw story. Think Baahubali meets Bengali folklore, directed by Dhrubo Banerjee. This one’s going to be a beast.
Vijaynagar’er Hirey – Kakababu (yes, Prosenjit Chatterjee is back and well, how!) is off on another breathtaking treasure hunt. This time, the stakes are higher, the dangers deadlier. If you loved his adventures before, this will blow your mind.
Saptadingar Guptadhon – Sona Da (Abir Chatterjee), along with Arjun Chakrabarty and Ishaa Saha, embarks on his most dangerous treasure hunt yet. And guess what? This time, betrayal lurks in the shadows. Thrilling!
Chor Police Dakat Babu – A crime caper with Abir Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, and Subhashree Ganguly. They run a pice hotel by day, and pull off legendary heists by night. This sounds like the perfect cocktail of crime, comedy, and chaos.
Sadhak Bamakhyapa – The mysticism, the faith, the legend—Sabyasachi Chowdhury takes on the role of a lifetime in this story of devotion and the supernatural.
Killbill Society – Srijit Mukherji’s mind-bending new thriller. Enigmatic. Unpredictable. Insane. You won’t see this one coming.
This lineup isn’t just impressive—it’s earth-shattering. SVF just set the bar so high, we’re all gasping for air.
Hoichoi, the King of Bangla OTT
As if we weren’t already reeling from SVF’s madness, hoichoi decided to set the stage on fire—making us hungry for more stories.
With over 200 original shows and 20+ brand-new series dropping in 2025, Hoichoi is no longer just a streaming platform. It’s a revolution.
And the stories? Pure dynamite.
Anushandhan – A journalist (Subhashree Ganguly) uncovers a spine-chilling case in an all-women prison. The shocker? Some inmates are mysteriously pregnant—without any men involved. This mystery is going to haunt you.
Naagmonir Rawhoshyo – Sohini Sarkar leads a thrilling gem hunt across Thailand. Secrets, myths, action—this one’s going to be a ride.
Dainee – Mimi Chakraborty in a revenge saga dripping in darkness. A battle of power, justice, and blood. Get ready to be hooked.
Tomakei Chayi – A story of obsession, stalking, and twisted love. This one’s going to make you uncomfortable, in the best way possible.
Bhog – Anirban Bhattacharya and Parno Mittra star in a tale of eerie, inescapable obsession.
Advocate Achinta Aich 2 – Ritwick Chakraborty is back as the lawyer with a conscience—and this time, the stakes are life and death.
Birangana – Sandipta Sen plays a sub-inspector racing against time to stop a spree of brutal bridal murders.
Kaalratri 2 – If the first one made you sleep with the lights on, the sequel will leave you terrified. Soumitrisha returns for more horror madness.
And that’s just the beginning. Hoichoi TV+ and Mini Series are bringing fresh formats, making sure Bengali content is seen, heard, and loved across the globe.
The Verdict: Bengali Entertainment is UNSTOPPABLE
If February 28th, 2025, proved anything, it’s this—Bengali cinema and OTT are at war with mediocrity, and they are winning. This isn’t just another phase; this is the era of bold, unapologetic storytelling.
SVF is delivering spectacle. Hoichoi is delivering depth. And we, the audience, are the ultimate winners.
For the film buffs, the binge-watchers, the midnight theorists dissecting plot twists—this is our time.
So, fasten your seatbelts. Because Bengali entertainment is about to set Bangla on a turbulent creative ride.
Lights. Camera and Binge.
