Devi Chowdhurani (2025) is an upcoming Bengali-language period action-adventure film directed by Subhrajit Mitra. The film is an adaptation of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1884 novel, chronicling the transformation of Prafulla into the legendary bandit queen Devi Chowdhurani. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Bengal, the narrative delves into themes of social justice, rebellion, and women's empowerment during British colonial rule.
🎬 Cast & Crew
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Director: Subhrajit Mitra
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Producers: Aniruddha Dasgupta, Aparna Dasgupta, Hassan Choudhury
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Cast:
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Srabanti Chatterjee as Devi Chowdhurani
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Prosenjit Chatterjee as Bhabani Pathak
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Sabyasachi Chakrabarty
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Arjun Chakrabarty
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Darshana Banik
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Bibriti Chatterjee
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Kinjal Nanda
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Music: Bickram Ghosh
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Cinematography: Anirban Chatterjee
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Editing: Sujay Dutta Ray
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Runtime: 160 minutes
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Distributor: PVR Inox Pictures
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Languages: Bengali, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
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Production Companies: ADited Motion Pictures, LOK Studios, HC Films, Moringa Studios
🎥 Production & Recognition
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Indo-UK Co-Production: Devi Chowdhurani has achieved the distinction of being the first Bengali film to receive official Indo-UK co-production status, granted by India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, NFDC, FFO, Invest India, and the UK's BFI and DCMS. This collaboration underscores the deepening cultural and creative ties between India and the UK.
International Exposure: The film's motion poster was unveiled at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant moment for Bengali cinema on the global stage.
🗓️ Release Information
Devi Chowdhurani is currently in post-production, with a scheduled release in May 2025. The film will have a pan-India release and will be dubbed in multiple languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, to reach a broader audience.
