Top 12 Bengali movies and series of 2025: Aamar Boss, Ganoshotru, Dhumketu, and more

Top 12 Bengali movies and series of 2025: The year 2025 has been a fruitful year for the Bengali entertainment world. From well-crafted films to groundbreaking web series, Bengali cinema and streaming content have shown renewed confidence in storytelling style, scale, and experimentation. As 2025 comes to an end, here's a look at some of the amazing Bengali films and web series that made the year truly special and the list includes Rakhee Gulzar's Aamar Boss, Dev and Subhashree Ganguly's Dhumketu, and more. 

Top 12 Bengali movies and series of 2025

Dhumketu

Dhumketu is a Bengali romantic thriller directed by Kaushik Ganguly, starring Dev and Subhashree Ganguly. The story follows Bhanu (Dev), a deceased man who returns to his village, haunted by the extremism of his past, seeking to confront his lost love, Rupa (Subhashree), and avenge family injustices. 

Raktabeej 2 - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Raktabeej 2 is an action-thriller continuing from the first film, focusing on IG Pankaj Sinha (Abir Chatterjee) and SP Sanyukta Mitra (Mimi Chakraborty) as they deal with a new wave of cross-border terrorism linked to the past Santipur blasts. 

Sharthopor

Sharthopor is a Bengali family drama about estranged siblings, Aparna (Koel Mallick) and Sourav (Kaushik Sen). A court battle over the ancestral home inherited after the death of their parents forces the family to grapple with property rights, gender roles, and repressed emotions.

Aamar Boss - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Aamar Boss is about Animesh, a busy publishing boss, whose life changes when his recently retired, recovering mother, Shubhra (played by Rakhee Gulzar), joins his company as an intern. She established a daycare for the elderly, transforming the workplace and creating bonds between generations. Directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, the cast features Shiboprosad Mukherjee as Animesh, Rakhee Gulzar, Srabanti Chatterjee, Sauraseni Maitra, and Gourab Chatterjee.

The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika - Prime Video

The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika follows detective Eken Babu and his friends to Varanasi. Their simple visit turns into the uncovering of a terrifying conspiracy to disrupt the sacred Masan Holi festival, involving mysterious codes, shadowy figures, and a stolen idol, all while paying homage to Satyajit Ray's detective tales. It is available on Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will be able to watch the movie with a top-up).

Killbill Society - Prime Video

Killbill Society by Srijit Mukherji is a sequel to Hemlock Society. It follows fading actress Poorna (Koushani Mukherjee), who hires hitman Mrityunjoy Kar (Parambrata Chattopadhyay) to end her life after a public betrayal by her partner. 

Ganoshotru - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Ganoshotru is a Bengali true-crime docu-drama anthology series. The series explores five separate, real-life criminal cases from West Bengal, focusing on notorious "public enemies" (gangsters and serial killers, such as Rashid Khan, Hubba Shyamal, Sajal Barui, Chainman, and Troilokyo Devi). 

Also Read: Ganoshotru Series Review: A masterful portrayal of five true crime incidents

Dharma Sankat - Fridaay (OTTplay Premium)

Dharma Sankat is a 2025 Bengali romantic web series about Souvik, a conservative man, and Mou, who fall in love despite their differing backgrounds, leading to a "love vs. religion" conflict. It stars Satyam Bhattacharya and Roshni Bhattacharyya in the lead roles. 

Bibhishon - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Bibhishon is a psychological crime thriller series, starring Soham Majumdar as SI Bidhan Sen, who investigates the shocking case of a headless body in the rural areas of Birbhum, where he uncovers secrets and betrayals from his trusted circle, while dealing with his pregnant wife (Debchandrima Singha Roy).

Bibaho Otohpor - Fridaay (OTTplay Premium)

Bibaho Otohpor is a romantic comedy-drama that centres on a newlywed couple, Riju and Rai, whose love is put to the test when their families become entangled in a bizarre legal dispute. It stars Gaurav Chakrabarty as Riju and Arunima Ghosh as Rai.

1954 The Historical Crime - Fridaay (OTTplay Premium)

1954 The Historical Crime is a 2025 Bengali web series created by Sayantan Mukherjee. It is based on Kolkata's real-life Bela Rani Dutta murder case, featuring Rudranil Ghosh as Detective Sabyasachi Sarkar racing to solve the gruesome crime.

Ronkini Bhavan - ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium)

Ronkini Bhavan is a Bengali psychological thriller web series that explores themes of inherited trauma, family secrets, and psychological fear. The story revolves around a newly arrived bride, Juthika, who moves to a remote rural estate called Rankini Bhavan. The family is shrouded in secrecy, rituals, and a pervasive sense of fear. As Juthika navigates a maze of family traditions and buried horrors, the narrative unfolds as a fascinating exploration of the dark legacy that permeates the palace's daily life. It stars Shyamoupti Mudly as Juthika (the newly arrived bride), Gourab Roy Chowdhury as Adityanath, and Bidipta Chakraborty as Padmavati.

Bengali movies and series of 2025 FAQs

Q: What are the top Bengali movies of 2025?

A: Some of the top Bengali movies of 2025 are Aamar Boss, Dhumketu, Killbill Society, and more.

Q: What are the top Bengali series of 2025?

A: Some of the top Bengali series of 2025 are Ganoshotru, Bibhishon, Bibaho Otohpor, and more.