Devi Chowdhurani OTT release date: When and where to watch Srabanti Chatterjee-Prosenjit Chatterjee's period drama online?

Subhrajit Mitra's Devi Chowdhurani: Bandit Queen of Bengal is an ambitious project that turned Bengal's one of the most famous novels into a thrilling cinematic adaptation for the audience to cherish. Based on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's namesake novel from 1884, the movie follows the young woman Prafulla (Srabanti Chatterjee) who faces societal rejection. However, she becomes a powerful bandit queen known as Devi Chowdhurani, who fights against injustice and the British Raj.

When and where to watch Devi Chowdhurani?

After a successful theatrical run in September, the Bengali period action drama is finally making its digital debut on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on December 12, 2025. Devi Chowdhurani grossed Rs 2.08 crore at the worldwide box office, as per tracker Sacnilk.

Srabanti Chatterjee portrays the titular role of Prafulla/Devi Chowdhurani. Meanwhile, Prosenjit Chatterjee as Bhavani Charan Pathak and Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Haraballabh Ray played the other pivotal roles. Other supporting characters are portrayed by Arjun Chakrabarty, Bibriti Chatterjee, Darshana Banik, Bharat Kaul and Alexx O'Nell.

What's the story of Devi Chowdhurani?

The movie takes the audience back to the British-ruled West Bengal, focusing on a particular young woman, Prafulla, from a very rural village. The movie shows how she is treated by her in-laws and society. The film follows the events after she gets kidnapped by the dacoit, Bhavani Pathak, showcasing her journey as she eventually becomes the bandit queen.

The movie is set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion against the British colonial rulers. A key plot involves Prafulla's father-in-law selling her to the British and how she manages to escape.

Prosenjit Chatterjee on making Devi Chowdhurani

The 63-year-old actor continues to stun fans with challenging roles even now! His character Bhavani Pathak has its own significance, parallel to Devi Chowdhurani. Back in September, in an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Prosenjit shared that even at the age of 60, he takes up roles which will challenge him. He pointed out that stories like Devi Chowdhurani never get old. Prosenjit shared that the movie portrays a significant part of India's history.

Devi Chowdhurani FAQs:

Q. Where to watch Devi Chowdhurani online?

A. Srabanti Chatterjee's Devi Chowdhurani is releasing on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) on December 12, 2025.

Q. Who are the cast members of Devi Chowdhurani?

A. Devi Chowdhurani features Srabanti Chatterjee, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Arjun Chakrabarty, Bibriti Chatterjee, Darshana Banik, Bharat Kaul and Alexx O'Nell.