The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika (2025) is the latest installment in the popular Bengali detective series featuring the quirky and sharp-witted sleuth, Eken Babu. Directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, this film takes Eken Babu to the historic city of Varanasi, where he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery, suspense, and cultural intrigue.
🎬 Plot Overview
In this new adventure, Eken Babu finds himself in Varanasi, where a series of mysterious events unfold during the grand Masaan Holi festival. Strange codes, shadowy figures, and a plot to sabotage the festival push him into a high-stakes mystery only he can solve. The film promises a gripping narrative that combines elements of suspense, local culture, and Eken Babu's signature wit.
🌟 Cast & Crew
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Director: Joydeep Mukherjee
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Lead Cast:
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Anirban Chakrabarti as Eken Babu
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Suhotra Mukhopadhyay as Bapi
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Somak Ghosh as Promotho
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Saswata Chatterjee
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Ishaa Saha
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Gaurav Chakrabarty
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Rishav Basu
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Debesh Chatterjee
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Biswanath Basu
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Srija Bhattacharyya
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Sagnik Chatterjee
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Kaushik Hafizee
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Based on: Stories by Sujan Dasgupta
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Studio: Hoichoi Studios
📅 Release Details
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Release Date: May 16, 2025
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Language: Bengali
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Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
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Available on: Theatrical release
OTT Release Date
Currently, there is no official announcement regarding the film's availability on streaming platforms. However, previous films in the Eken Babu series have been made available on Hoichoi, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
