Eid films

Spotlight Magazine / Should our film releases centre around Eid?

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.”

Eid Day 6: What to watch on television

During Eid, TV channels pull out all the stops with a vibrant mix of entertainment—from dramas and musical shows to film premieres and special kids’ content—all tailored for viewers celebrating the occasion. Here’s a quick look at today’s (5th April) must-see highlights.

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Six films, one box office battlefield

With six films set for release, securing prime spots in multiplexes and single-screen theatres has turned into a high-stakes negotiation. The last-minute addition of Shakib Khan’s long-delayed "Antaratma" has further complicated matters, forcing some films into an even tighter competition for screen space.

Six months in review: Best of Dhallywood

In the first six months of this year, around 30 films have been released in the country, with only a few achieving notable commercial successes. However, several movies and songs have generated significant buzz in the entertainment industry and among audiences.

New Bengali films to root for this Eid

This year, with more than 15 new films slated for release on the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, many A-List showbiz celebrities are to grace the silver screen with their latest offerings for audiences.

Five exciting films hit theatres today 

As the joyous occasion of Eid ul Azha arrives, movie enthusiasts across the country are in for a treat as five highly anticipated films hit the silver screen today. With approximately 60 theatres operating regularly, the number has soared to 168 during the Eid festivities, creating a buzz of excitement among cinema-goers.

All about Bangla films this Eid

When Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster "Pathaan" was released on May 12, many thought that it would single-handedly rejuvenate Bangladeshi halls, but even though the film performed well in multiplexes, the single-screen performance of the film left a lot to be desired.

'We have already lost respect, let's not belittle ourselves more'

This Eid we witnessed all sorts of movie genres being released across theaters. Eight films were released among which Shakib Khan starrer "Leader Amie Bangladesh" and Puja Chery's "Jinn" are doing wonders at the cinema hall. 

June 7, 2025
June 7, 2025

Should our film releases centre around Eid?

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.”

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

Eid Day 6: What to watch on television

During Eid, TV channels pull out all the stops with a vibrant mix of entertainment—from dramas and musical shows to film premieres and special kids’ content—all tailored for viewers celebrating the occasion. Here’s a quick look at today’s (5th April) must-see highlights.

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Six films, one box office battlefield

With six films set for release, securing prime spots in multiplexes and single-screen theatres has turned into a high-stakes negotiation. The last-minute addition of Shakib Khan’s long-delayed "Antaratma" has further complicated matters, forcing some films into an even tighter competition for screen space.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Six months in review: Best of Dhallywood

In the first six months of this year, around 30 films have been released in the country, with only a few achieving notable commercial successes. However, several movies and songs have generated significant buzz in the entertainment industry and among audiences.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

New Bengali films to root for this Eid

This year, with more than 15 new films slated for release on the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, many A-List showbiz celebrities are to grace the silver screen with their latest offerings for audiences.

June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023

Five exciting films hit theatres today 

As the joyous occasion of Eid ul Azha arrives, movie enthusiasts across the country are in for a treat as five highly anticipated films hit the silver screen today. With approximately 60 theatres operating regularly, the number has soared to 168 during the Eid festivities, creating a buzz of excitement among cinema-goers.

June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023

All about Bangla films this Eid

When Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster "Pathaan" was released on May 12, many thought that it would single-handedly rejuvenate Bangladeshi halls, but even though the film performed well in multiplexes, the single-screen performance of the film left a lot to be desired.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

'We have already lost respect, let's not belittle ourselves more'

This Eid we witnessed all sorts of movie genres being released across theaters. Eight films were released among which Shakib Khan starrer "Leader Amie Bangladesh" and Puja Chery's "Jinn" are doing wonders at the cinema hall.