Eid is a time for joy and celebration. While the best use of this time is undoubtedly to go out and meet your family, another long-standing tradition is to watch your favorite stars work their magic on-screen. We present to you our picks for the best films and OTT projects you can watch this year.

Films: 

Leader Amie Bangladesh

Shakib Khan's new film, "Leader Amie Bangladesh", has already set the gears in motion to become a hit. It has garnered a positive reaction from the audience. In this film, directed by Topu Khan, Shakib will act opposite Shabnom Bubly. 

The two songs in this film, "Kotha Ache" and "Surma Surma" are trending all over the country, and the fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the film. 

Laal Shari

Apu Biswas's debut production film, "Laal Shari," is based on the lives and struggles of handloom weavers. The "Koti Takar Kabin" actress will be seen opposite Symon Sadik in the government-funded film. Directed by Bandhan Biswas, the first song of the film, "Ronge Ronge Shonge Shonge", received positive reviews from the audience. 

Kill Him

Actor-business tycoon AJ is no stranger to Eid-releases. Similarly, Ananta, and Barsha will be returning this Eid to entertain the audience with their new film, "Kill Him." The musical number and trailer of the film have already created a buzz among audiences. 

Directed by Mohammad Iqbal, "Kill Him" will portray Ananta Jalil in the role of an agent. This will mark the first time Ananta and Barsha will be working on a film outside of their own productions.

Local 

Another film by Shabnom Bubly, "Local" directed by Saif Chandan has received a lot of praise from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The story and dialogue for the film have been written by Ferari Forhad. In this film, Bubly will be seen opposite actor Ador Azad. 

The movie has everything, starting with crime, politics, romance, and adventure, which makes it a perfect film for Eid. 

Paap 

Jaaz Multimedia will be coming to this Eid with their new film, "Paap." Directed by Saikat Nasir, the film stars Bobby and Ziaul Roshan in the lead roles. 

In this film, Bobby plays the role of a detective. The poster and the trailer have already created anticipation for the release of the film.

Jinn

Jaaz Multimedia's horror film "Jinn" is already the talk of the town because of this unusual '1 Lakh' challenge. Although so far nobody has been able to watch the film alone, surely it increases the curiosity of the audience. 

Nader Chowdhury has directed the horror film "Jinn". The film will see the first-ever on-screen pairing of Shajal Noor and Puja Chery. 

OTT projects

'Mohanagar 2' on Hoichoi: 

After the tremendous success of Mohanagar on Hoichoi, the director of the series, Ashfaque Nipun, is back with its second season. 

The cop-crime thriller recently released a teaser of the show on its official channel and social media pages. The first season of the series was thrilling, ending with an unfinished story. The audience has been waiting for the truth to be revealed, and the ultimate consequence that OC Harun has to face.

Just ahead of Eid, the second season of the series was released yesterday (April 20). 

'Myself Allen Swapan' on Chorki: 

The witty and funny Allen Swapan will be back with his smuggling business this upcoming Eid, as the new teaser revealed the release date of the spin-off series, "Myself Allen Swapan" directed by Shihab Shaheen. 

With Chorki's original series, "Syndicate," last year, Nasir Uddin Khan carved a place in the hearts of the audience by overshadowing the big stars. In that series, he played the role of a leader of the money laundering group, Allen Swapan.

The series also stars Rafiath Rashid Mithila as the wife of Allen Swapan, Shimla, Sentu, and Sumon Anwar, among others. 

The series will be released the day before Eid. 

'Made in Chittagong' on Binge: 

Released on November 18 in just a few cinema halls in Chittagong, the audience now can enjoy Partha Barua and Aparna Ghose starrer "Made in Chittagong" from their drawing room. 

Directed by Imraul Rafat, the film has been made in the regional language of Chattogram. The film also stars Chittralekha Guha and Nasir Uddin Khan, among others.   

'Shohore Onek Rod' on Deepto Play 

After the success of "Network Er Baire" and "Unish 20" in Chorki, Mizanur Rahman Aryan will again entertain the audience with a sweet romantic flash film "Shohore Onek Rod". The film features Khairul Basar and Sabila Nur in the lead roles. 

'Hotel Relax' on Bongo 

"Bachelor Point" famed director Kajal Arefin Ome is making its OTT debut with this web series.

The star-studded cast includes Purnima, Polash, Mishu Sabbir, and Marzuk Russell, among others. Purnima will be portraying the role of a police officer in the series.