Amid the box‑office success, reports emerged that an HD copy of “Taandob” had been leaked on YouTube and other platforms. In response, the production company adopted a hard line. The producer, Shahriar Shakil, filed a complaint with the police seeking legal action under copyright legislation, and detectives have now arrested three suspects in connection with the piracy. At around 11:45 am today (Wednesday), Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam confirmed the arrests to Prothom Alo.
Released in 133 theatres across Bangladesh, “Taandob” quickly captured the audience’s attention with its high-octane plot, gritty tone, and surprise cameos from Afran Nisho and Siam Ahmed.
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
In light of this overwhelming local demand, the film is now set for overseas audiences. Starting today, the film will begin screening across more than 50 cinemas in Europe, America, and Canada in a phased schedule. Notably, the overseas distribution is being managed by BiosKope Films.
This Eid-ul-Azha, actress Jaya Ahsan returned to the silver screen with two new films—“Taandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, and “Utshob”, directed by Tanim Noor. Since Eid day, she has been visiting various theatres across the country as part of the promotional campaign.
It was during the school-free weekends when my maternal cousins and I would huddle in front of our grandparents' grey old box TV after a hearty, yet customary lunch arrangement at their place. We would take up the gap on the floor between their king-sized bed and the unforgettable TV set to watch the black and white Satyajit Ray films, and even the vibrant late 20th-century Bangladeshi cinema, previously defined by over-the-top performances. The adults would lounge about on the bed, imbuing us with not only the significance of family viewing content but also a perception of what we understood as “our cinematic language.”
As “Taandob” gears up for its theatrical release this Eid, a special press conference was held at a hotel in Dhaka’s Gulshan, featuring the film’s core cast and crew.
Regarding her experience working with Shakib Khan, Jaya shared, “Shakib Khan is a major star in our industry. I must say, he’s doing exceptionally well. Although we shared screen previously, this time while working on ‘Taandob’, I noticed he has become even more dedicated and serious about his craft.”
Dhaka’s film producers have reached a consensus on the demand for a fair share of revenue from cinema halls. On Wednesday (May 14) afternoon, several producers held a meeting at a restaurant in Gulshan-2 to address this long-standing issue. Photos from the meeting were later shared on social media.
"Shurongo" has been running in 28 theatres since its release. According to Raihan Rafi, the film has been doing well in both multiplexes and single screens.
"Shurongo," starring Afran Nisho and Tama Mirza, has become the talk of the town both locally and abroad. The buzz surrounding the film has reached new heights as it prepares for a much-anticipated release in theatres across India, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.
The "Shurongo" team also visited a handful of theatres on the second day of Eid, planning to visit more today, on Eid day-3 as well.
"Shurongo" was released across the country yesterday, has increased the shows on the second day due to the audiences' demand.
Director Raihan Rafi expressed his gratitude to the audience for the overwhelming response to the advance ticket sales of his upcoming film "Shurongo."
For two decades now, Afran Nisho has stood out as one of the top stars of his generation. This Eid, the actor will also be making his silver screen debut with Raihan Rafi's "Shurongo".
The trailer promises the audience a unique story filled with suspense, drama and thrills, as it gives a glimpse into the world of “Surongo”, through a scene without any dialogues.
Yesterday, Raihan Rafi released the teaser of his much awaited film "Surongo", where audiences get to witness a mysterious Nisho as he jumps into the tunnel.
"I promise you that despite all the complications, you will only see the best of our performance on screen,” said the actor on his big screen debut film.
After a long break, Tama is now set to return to the big screen. Currently, she is busy shooting Raihan Rafi’s latest film, "Shurongo".
