Top 10 Bengali Films That Have Enriched The Crime Genre

The Bengali film industry is quite famous for delivering fantabulous hits in various genres. The crime genre remains one of the firsts that might come to the mind of the audience when we are discussing this topic. So, let’s take a glance at some of the greatest hits delivered by filmmakers over these years.

1. Baishe Srabon

This was the second film of the newbie filmmaker in the industry, Srijit Mukherji Srijit Mukherji is an Indian film director, screen >> Read More... , and is still remembered as one of his films that swept the theatres. Finding a theatrical release in 2011, the plot revolves around a mysterious serial killer who is causing havoc in Kolkata. We can discover Prasenjit Chatterjee and Parambrata Chatterjee Parambrata Chatterjee, born on 27th June 1980, is >> Read More... in the lead roles, who are playing police officers in the film. The film is wrapped with an amazing sting in the tail and is also known for some famous musical melodies.

2. 89

Directed by Manoj Michigan Manoj Michigan is a Bengali Film director, Screenw >> Read More... , this film found a theatrical release in 2015. We find Psychiatrist Purba ( Raima Sen Raima Sen is a renowned Indian film actress, who m >> Read More... ) notices a bomb explosion in her city. Some sinister secrets from her history are revealed by the trauma. She confronts a serial killer who altered her life with the aid of ATS officer Anup ( Shataf Figar Shataf Figar is an Indian film and theatre actor. >> Read More... ) and a hypnotist ( Barun Chanda Barun Chanda is an actor mainly appearing in Benga >> Read More... ). The film is gripped with fear, suspense, and warfare.

3. Ebar Shabor

Investigating the murder of Mitali Ghosh (Swastika), a woman with a troubled background, is Kolkata police investigator Shabor Dasgupta (Saswata). The main suspects are her cousin Joyeeta (Paayel), her ex-husband Mithu Mitra (Abir), ex-flame Pantu Haldar (Ritwick), and her friend Samiran (Rahul). His research shows a complicated web of strained relationships that offers practically everyone an opportune motive. This film introduced Arindam Sil Born on 12th March 1958, Arindam Sil is an Indian >> Read More... as a director, and its popularity made them release a sequel soon after.

4. Eagoler Chokh

The film, which is an immediate follow-up to Ebar Shabor, travels even further into the character's mind as ACP Shabor Dasgupta investigates yet another murder. The film also makes a strong point about the delicate social and cultural dilemmas of Bengali high society, particularly with regard to wealthy businessman Bishan Roy. Arindam Sil's career as a director was further cemented by the movie's resounding box office and critical success.

5. Asche Abar Shabor

Asche Abar Shabor, a 2018 Indian Bengali-language crime thriller film directed by Arindam Sil, is the third entry in the Goenda Shabor movie series and the follow-up to the 2016 movie Eagoler Chokh. The movie premiered on January 19, 2018. It is based on Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's short story Prajapatir Mrityu O Punorjanmo. In the film, Shabor Dasgupta is seen investigating a series of murders in and around Kolkata in the film.

6. Dwitiyo Purush

This is a sequel to Baishe Srabon and another one of the greatest crime-thriller gifted by Drijit Mukherji. In the film, we find Parambrata Chatterjee taking the lead in investing in a series of serial killings by a guy named Khoka, played by Anirban Bhattacharya Anirban Bhattacharya is an Indian-actor. He is a s >> Read More... . We are taken through a series of thrilling experiences and ruthless murders, along with an unexpected sting in the tail which gives an edge to the film.

7. 90 Ghanta

This is a one of its kind film directed by Sougata Roy Burman Bio coming soon... >> Read More... and starring Jishu Sengupta, Tota Rochoudhury, and Swastika Sen in lead roles. Rishin (Jishu) ends up giving a contract of killing to George (Tota). It is only later that George realizes he has been given the contract to kill Rishin only and that Rishin happened to be a Schizophrenic.

8. Mishawr Rawhashya

An adaptation of the Kakababu series by Sunil Gangopadhyay Sunil Gangopadhyay is an Indian poet who worked in >> Read More... , the plot revolves around Kakababu’s thrilling experience in Egypt, where he is assisted by Santu. We find a plot filled with an air of revolt, and the film stars Prasenjit Chatterjee, and Aryan Bhowmick, besides Swastika Mukherjee Swastika Mukherjee is an Indian actress who was bo >> Read More... , Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma is an Indian actor. His work is pred >> Read More... , and other prominent faces. It is also Srijit Mukherji’s first attempt at bringing the character of Kakababu to the large screens.

9. Vinci Da

Vinci Da, an acronym of Da Vinci, is one of Srijit Mukherjee's most popular psychological Bengali thriller films. It combines art with crime in an original and eccentric way. The employment of some incredible prosthetics to not only commit horrible crimes but also to perplex those attempting to solve them is rampant. Vinci Da is unfiltered and unrepentant. It offers a glimpse into the mind of a criminal and the lengths to which an artist would go to protect his home. Although it is graphic and violent and may be upsetting to some, it is an incredible thriller that has won the heart of the audience.

10. Chotushkone

Another masterwork by Srijit Mukherjee that deserves to be included on the list is Chotushkone. The movie offered four distinct stories about aspiring young filmmakers who are about to release their first movie. When they travel outside of Kolkata to meet the film's producers, a series of unexpected events unfold, leading to a startling revelation. When the movie was released, it was a huge commercial and critical success, earning Mukherjee a National Award for best director.