Toofan (2024 film)
| Toofan | |
|---|---|
| Bengali | তুফান |
| Directed by | Raihan Rafi |
| Written by | Raihan Rafi |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tahsin Rahman[4] |
| Music by | Arafat Mohsin[4] |
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| Countries | |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ৳10 Crores |
Toofan (Bengali: তুফান, transl. cyclone) is an upcoming Pan-Indian Bangladeshi gangster crime thriller action genre film directed by Raihan Rafi[5][3] and produced by Redoan Rony, Shahriar Shakil, Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra soni and Vishnu Mohta[a][4] under the banner of Chorki, Alpha-I Studios Ltd. and Shree Venkatesh Films.[6][2] The film is an features Shakib Khan, Mimi Chakraborty and Masuma Rahman Nabila in leading roles.[6][2]
Plot[edit]
The film is set in the 1990s[7] and follows the life of the protagonist, Toofan, an underworld Mafia boss[8][9] intent on taking over the country.[8]
Cast[edit]
- Shakib Khan as Toofan[7]
- Chanchal Chowdhury in an unnamed opposing role to Toofan[8][10]
- Fazlur Rahman Babu
- Misha Sawdagor
- Masuma Rahman Nabila[11]
- Jisshu Sengupta[11]
- Mimi Chakraborty[11]
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
By January 5, 2024, pre-production was underway, with it being stated that Rafi was overseeing the finalisation of the shooting locations. He stated at the time "I'm not aware of any movie set of this scale being constructed for a Bangladeshi film prior to this. I aim to recreate three major cities from the '90s on screen and depict the events that unfolded there." He also stated that it would be one of the highest budget films in both his and Khan's careers.[7]
Marketing[edit]
In March, 2024, the first promotional poster for Toofan was released, showing Khan posed on an armchair smoking a cigarette with a Kalashnikov rifle resting against the chair.[6]
On May 7, a teaser trailer was released, showing small sections of the plot and "action-packed scenes".[8][12]
On May 11, a second promotional poster was released, showing Khan and Chakraborty holding each other in a "captivating and sizzling look."[13][14]
Release[edit]
The film is expected to be released during Eid ul-Adha.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2023-03-27). "Official first look of 'Toofan' thrills fans". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b c "Shakib Khan's 'Toofan' unveils first look". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b c "Shakib Khan to star in Raihan Rafi's 'Toofan'". The Business Standard. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b c "Toofan". bookmyshow. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2023-12-11). "Shakib Khan, Raihan Rafi conjure up a 'Toofan'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ a b c Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-03-27). "Official first look of 'Toofan' thrills fans". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b c "'Rajkumar' and 'Toofan' gear up for grand-scale productions". The Daily Star. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b c d Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-05-07). "'Toofan's' teaser hints at action like never before!". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Shakib Khan-starrer 'Toofan' teaser hits YouTube". www.newagebd.net. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-04-23). "Chanchal Chowdhury confirms involvement in Shakib Khan's 'Toofan'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b c "Jisshu Sengupta to play villain in 'Toofan'". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ TOOFAN | Official Tease | Shakib Khan | Mimi | Chanchal | Nabila |Raihan Rafi |Alpha-i | Chorki |SVF. Retrieved 2024-05-11 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2024-05-11). "Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty sizzle in official 'Toofan' poster". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "এবার সামনে এলো 'তুফান'-এ শাকিব-মিমির রসায়ন". Barta24. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
Notes[edit]
- ^ Noted as "co-producer" in the source
