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Top Bengali Films of 2025
In 2025, the Bengali film industry, which has been struggling, produced some remarkable movies.
'Deep Fridge' won the National Award and tells the story of a couple who meet after five years when their son falls ill.
'Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei' is an adaptation of a classic book, focusing on debates among diverse characters.
'Putulnacher Itikotha' is about a doctor who visits his rural hometown and gets deeply involved in the villagers' lives.
'Ei Raat Tomar Amaar' is a drama about an elderly couple on their 50th wedding anniversary.
'Puratawn' features Sharmila Tagore and explores themes of ageing and family.
These films highlight the depth and diversity of Bengali cinema.
Deep Fridge won the National Award for Best Bengali Film in 2025, directed by Arjunn Dutta and starring Abir Chatterjee and Tnushree Chakraborty.
Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei, directed by Srijit Mukherji, adapts a classic book and features diverse characters debating societal issues.
Putulnacher Itikotha, based on a novel by Manik Bandyopadhyay, premiered at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam and follows a doctor's journey in his rural hometown.
Ei Raat Tomar Amaar, directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, stars Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt as an elderly couple dealing with their 50th wedding anniversary.
Puratawn, directed by Suman Ghosh, marks Sharmila Tagore's return to Bengali cinema and explores themes of ageing and family.
- Who
- Bengali filmmakers and actors
- What
- Release of notable Bengali films in 2025
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- When
- 2025
- Why
- To revive the Bengali film industry and showcase its talent
Key facts
- Deep Fridge
- Directed by Arjunn Dutta, stars Abir Chatterjee, Tnushree Chakraborty, Anuradha Mukherjee
- Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei
- Directed by Srijit Mukherji, stars Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Kaushik Ganguly, Ananya Chatterjee
- Putulnacher Itikotha
- Directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, stars Abir Chatterjee, Jaya Ahsan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay
- Ei Raat Tomar Amaar
- Directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay, stars Aparna Sen, Anjan Dutt
- Puratawn
- Directed by Suman Ghosh, stars Sharmila Tagore, Rituparna Sengupta, Indraneil Sengupta
