Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Vijayanagar’er Hirey: Kakababu in Historical Adventure
Vijayanagar’er Hirey is a Bengali adventure movie about Kakababu, a brave and wise hero, who goes on a quest to find a precious diamond called the 'Hen’s Egg' in the ruins of Hampi.
Along with his nephew Shontu and young friend Jojo, Kakababu follows clues and solves mysteries tied to the rich history of the Vijayanagar Empire.
The film is not just about action and adventure but also about the importance of preserving history and cultural heritage.
The movie is set in beautiful locations like Hampi and Kolkata, and it features exciting action sequences, interesting characters, and a touching story about the past.
It’s a fun and educational adventure that reminds us why protecting our history is so important.
Kakababu, played by Prosenjit Chatterjee, embarks on a quest to find the legendary 'Hen’s Egg' diamond in Hampi.
The film is set against the backdrop of the ruins of Hampi and explores themes of history, cultural inheritance, and guardianship.
Director Chandrasish Ray brings a stylised approach to the franchise, with tight pacing and focused narrative.
The movie features a mix of action, mystery, and historical exploration, with a strong emphasis on preserving cultural heritage.
Prosenjit Chatterjee’s performance as Kakababu is highlighted, with the character attaining a larger-than-life stature in this instalment.
- Who
- Kakababu (Raja Roychowdhury), his nephew Shontu, and young Jojo, along with Professor Bhagwati Prasad Sharma and the Kavach clan.
- What
- A historical adventure film about the search for the legendary 'Hen’s Egg' diamond in Hampi.
- When
- The film is set in the present day, with flashbacks to Kakababu’s past.
- Where
- The story unfolds in Kolkata and Hampi, India.
- Why
- To uncover the legendary diamond and explore themes of history, cultural inheritance, and guardianship.
- Director
- Chandrasish Ray
- Language
- Bengali
- Cast
- Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aryann Bhowmik, Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Pushan Dasgupta, Satyam Bhattacharya, Sreya Bhattacharya, Rajnandini Paul
- Setting
- Hampi, India
- Source Material
- Sunil Gangopadhyay’s Kakababu novel
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Music Composer
- Indraadip Dasgupta
- Key Location
- Ruins of Hampi and the banks of the Tungabhadra