Leading Bengali films studio SVF is celebrating 25 years of existence this year. The film and entertainment company launched in 1995, and within a very short time, became the topmost creator of Bengali content in the country, and globally as well.
In celebration of the significant and honoured milestone, SVF has announced an enthralling line-up of films, all slated to premiere in 2021. Even more compelling are the names associated with the upcoming films. Featuring a veritable who’s who of Bengali cinema, both filmmakers and performers, SVF’s upcoming slate is a powerhouse of talent. Srijit Mukherji, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev, Sandip Ray, Anirban Bhattacharya, Dhrubo Banerjee, Birsa Dasgupta, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Madhumita, Anirban Chakrabarti, Ishaa Saha, and more, are some of the hallowed names associated with the upcoming films.
Here are just some of the films that SVF will release in cinemas in 2021 –
Tangra Blues: Starring powerhouse actors Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Madhumita, Tangra Blues is the first Bengali musical drama that will highlight the musical culture of Kolkata slums. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker, Supriyo Sen, Tangra Blues will release in theatre on 15th April.
Psycho: From Baishe Srabon to Dwitiyo Purush, SVF has offered some promising gripping thrillers to the audience. Birsa Dasgupta’s Psycho is another fascinating thriller that comes from the house of SVF which pledges to be one of the most promising thrillers of 2021. With Anirban Bhattacharya in the lead role, Psycho is a gripping edge of the seat revenge thriller with shocking twists and unforeseen events. Psycho releases in theatres on 21st May.
Golondaaj: Golondaaj, is a historical drama feature, showcasing the journey of the Father of Indian Football, Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari, who made an immense contribution to Indian football and went on to set up many football clubs in Kolkata. Dev, Dhrubo Banerjee & SVF join hands to bring the magnum opus of the year! Golondaaj is the first ever historical fiction that gives an introduction of Indian Football and the person who took the initiative of kicking it forward. Golondaaj will release in theatres on 13th August.
Kakababur Protyaborton: Srijit Mukherji is back with the third instalment of his ever-loving Kakababu film series, this time in the jungles of Africa! Based on ‘Jongoler Moddhey Ek Hotel’ by Sunil Gangopadhyay, ‘Kakababur Protyaborton’ is a wildlife adventure story of Kakababu and Santu with Prosenjit Chatterjee and Aryann Bhowmick in the lead role. Kakababu promises the audience to take on a trip of exploring Africa!Kakababur Protyaborton releases in theatres on 8th October.
Shanku aar Feluda: One of the highly-anticipated projects of SVF, this Sandip Ray directorial will bring Satyajit Ray’s two most iconic creations- Feluda and Shanku in the same film. The film is a tribute to the renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray on his 100th birth anniversary. Shanku aar Feluda releases in theatres on 24th December.
These films are just a glimpse into the compelling lineup of films that SVF has in store for cinema buffs. Straddling genres such as sports drama to crime thriller to psychological thriller, to a spy thriller and even a musical drama, gear up to embrace the new age of amazing Bengali cinema – courtesy SVF!
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