SVF and Hoichoi unveil content slate for 2025-2026; new storytelling format hoichoi TV+ launched

SVF Films presents an exciting lineup

1. Raghu Dakat, directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and starring Dev, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, and Roopa Ganguly, brings to life the legendary rise of an outlaw in an epic fantasy rooted in Bengal’s history.

2. Vijaynagar’er Hirey, helmed by Chandrasish Ray with Prosenjit Chatterjee, follows Kakababu’s perilous quest for a mythical treasure amid danger and mystery.

Abir Chatterjee, Subhashree Ganguly and Anirban Bhattacharya in Chor Police Dakat Babu

3. Saptadingar Guptadhon, directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and featuring Abir Chatterjee, Arjun Chakrabarty, and Ishaa Saha, sees Sona Da face his deadliest treasure hunt yet, where betrayal lurks at every turn.

4. Chor Police Dakat Babu, directed by Nirjhar Mitra and starring Abir Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, and Subhashree Ganguly, follows three brothers who run a pice hotel by day and turn into master thieves by night.

5. Sadhak Bamakhyapa, directed by Sayantan Ghosal and led by Sabyasachi Chowdhury, traces the untold journey of a mystic whose unwavering faith reshaped spirituality.

6. Killbill Society, directed by Srijit Mukherji and starring Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Koushani Mukherjee, Biswanath Basu, Sandipta Sen, Arijita Mukherjee, and Anindya Chatterjee, unravels the enigmatic return of Ananda Kar as he embarks on a mind-bending journey where truth and destiny collide. 

Mahendra Soni, director and co-founder, SVF Entertainment, said, "SVF started with a simple mission, giving Bengali stories the platform they deserve. From building music channels to digitizing cinemas, launching an OTT platform to reviving theaters, every step has been about reimagining entertainment.

"Three decades later, our passion hasn’t changed, only our ambitions have grown. The next big chapter begins today, so sit tight and enjoy the ride!"

Poster of Killbill Society

Hoichoi eyes its 200th Original Series 

Apart from successful genres across traditional family dramas and thrillers, Hoichoi is also exploring mythological horror, survival thriller, legal drama, adventure stories, horror comedies, and women-led content with social causes that entertain yet spark conversation.

More shows will be announced towards the second half of the year.  

Hoichoi studios will present the third instalment of the successful franchise The Eken along with also bringing another beloved character from the web to the big screen in 'Gora' with Gora-e-Gondogol.  

Reminiscing about the journey of Hoichoi over the years, Vishnu Mohta, co-founder of hoichoi & executive director of SVF, said: "We take immense pride in the fact that hoichoi is the main destination for all Bengalis across the World.

"Keeping our promise of entertaining everyone, we are planning to release over 20 new web series along with bringing World Premiere movies for all our users."

Launch of hoichoi TV+

In a new storytelling format, Hoichoi has introduced a new category – hoichoi TV+.

hoichoi TV+ is an alternative to conventional TV with multi-episode shows driven by unique stories and characters with episodes released at regular intervals. This is TV content, with hoichoi’s special sauce, available for the audience, anytime, anywhere 

"New Theatrical Films, Web Series remain the key driver while new formats - hoichoi TV+ and hoichoi Mini Series (Branded Content), will fulfill the purpose of reaching out to a wider audience base," says  Soumya Mukherjee, COO, Hoichoi.

Hoichoi unveils new web series

1. Anushandhan, directed by Aditi Roy and starring Subhashree Ganguly, follows a journalist investigating a baffling case in a women-only prison, where the prisoners keep getting pregnant, but no men are allowed inside.

2. Naagmonir Rawhoshyo, directed by Sayantan Ghosal with Sohini Sarkar in the lead, embarks on a daring quest for a mythical gem, in Thailand, unravelling a web of ancient secrets and power.

3. Tomakei Chayi, directed by Arijeet Toton Chakraborty and created by Aditi Roy, stars Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Srijla Guha, and Manali Manisha Dey in a unique narrative that deals with stalking and an unhealthy obsession, presented in a riveting saga.

Soumitrisha in Kaalratri 2

4. Dainee, directed by Nirjhar Mitra and featuring Mimi Chakraborty, showcases a tale of two sisters whose battle for survival turns into a quest for justice.

5. Bhog, adapted from Avik Sarkar’s popular story of the same name, directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay and featuring Anirban Bhattacharya and Parno Mittra, delves into an eerie obsession with a mysterious artifact that pulls a man into an uncanny descent beyond reason.

6. Advocate Achinta Aich 2, directed by Joydeep Mukherjee and starring Ritwick Chakraborty, follows the rising lawyer at his toughest case which entangles him in a battle of morality, and an unexpected bond that changes everything.

7. Birangana, directed by Nirjhar Mitra with Sandipta Sen in the lead, unfolds a gripping tale of a sub-inspector, ambitious and determined to prove herself in a male-driven police force, racing against time to stop a terrifying spree of bridal murders.

8. Nikosh Chhaya 2, directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay and starring Chiranjeet Chakrabarti, Gaurav Chakrabarty, Surangana Bandopadhyay, and Anindita Bose, intensifies the fight between light and darkness as Bhaduri Moshai and his allies face their most daunting challenge yet.

9. Kaalratri 2, directed by Ayan Chakraborti, with Soumitrisha, continues the suspenseful journey of Debi and DSP Satyaki Sanyal as they unravel the final threads of deception in the Roy Barman household, leading to a revelation that shatters everything.

Poster of Kumir Danga

10. Indu 3, created by Sahana Dutta and starring Ishaa Saha, will conclude this season. The culmination of this cult series will take Indu deeper into the labyrinth of mysteries within the Dasgupta household, where long-buried secrets begin to surface, threatening to destroy the family’s fragile facade.

11. Bhootteriki, directed by Kaushik Hafizee and created by Anirban Bhattacharya, features Dipanwita Sarkar, Aishwarya Sen, Avery Singha Roy, Sounak Kundu, and Debraj Bhattacharya in a horror-comedy narrative where a film crew documenting the untold stories of three ghostly women in a historic Kolkata mansion finds reality blurring with the supernatural.

12. Feludar Goyendagiri: Royal Bengal Rawhoshyo, directed by Kamaleswar Mukherjee and starring Tota Roy Choudhury, takes Feluda, Topshe, and Lalmohan Babu to the luscious jungles of Bengal, where a mysterious death, hidden secrets, and lurking danger turn a peaceful retreat into a deadly puzzle.

13. Lojja 2, directed by Aditi Roy and featuring Priyanka Sarkar, continues Jaya’s journey of endurance, testing her strength and redefining her resilience, this time, not only against her husband but also the society.  

Line-up of Hoichoi Studios theatrical films

1. The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika, directed by Joydeep Mukherjee with Anirban Chakrabarti in the lead, takes Eken Babu to the chaotic streets of Benaras, where every clue in a deadly plot leads to danger and unexpected misadventures.

2. Kader Kuler Bou, created by Srijit Roy and Souvik Chakraborty, follows a timid man whose double marriage—one to a woman, the other to a ghost—spirals into a whirlwind of mystery, chaos, and unexpected bonds.

3. Kumir Danga, directed by Parambrata Chatterjee, unravels the story of a daughter’s return home that sparks an unlikely alliance, setting the stage for a thrilling game of heists, and redemption.

4. Gora-e Gondogol, created by Sahana Dutta and starring Ritwick Chakraborty, marks the big-screen debut of Gora, the eccentric yet brilliant detective, as he takes on a mystery where chaos and wit collide.  

Poster of Kumir Danga

hoichoi TV+ includes

1. Shakha Proshakha, featuring Ritabhari Chakraborty, follows a single mother thrust into a challenge with her in-laws' family to get her husband’s inheritance for her ailing daughter.

2. Atonko, starring Swastika Dutta, unravels the unsettling journey of a newlywed woman whose perfect life crumbles as she battles with proving the abuse she is facing, within the family.

3. Shri Ramkrishna delves into the spiritual odyssey of a mystic whose unwavering devotion and profound revelations transcend time, reshaping the essence of faith and spirituality.