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SVF & hoichoi expand the horizon with a Grand Slate, Bold Vision, and an Innovative hoichoi TV+ Launch

  • SVF & hoichoi’s Release Slate-starting April 2025 to March 2026
  • Game-Changing Digital Innovation: hoichoi TV+ Segment Launch
  • hoichoi studios’ new slate of Theatrical Releases
  • 30th Anniversary Milestone of SVF
    Kolkata, February 28th, 2025: For Bengalis, storytelling is more than entertainment—it’s an
    emotional connection to our roots and a celebration of the tales that shape us. From black-and-
    white classics to today’s digital narratives, Bengali audiences have always embraced stories that
    satisfy their love for great content.
    This year, Bengal’s entertainment powerhouse, SVF & hoichoi, take storytelling to new heights
    with Golper Parbon 1432, an electrifying event marking the grand launch of the 2025-26 slate. A
    true celebration of Bengali content, it brings the festive spirit of the Bengali New Year early,
    wrapped in nostalgia, emotion, and cinematic brilliance.
    SVF & hoichoi continue to push creative boundaries, nurturing homegrown talent and
    championing stories that resonate across generations. From grand productions to intimate
    stories, this slate has something for every Bengali heart. This milestone year also ushers in fresh
    talent, visionary directors, and groundbreaking creators, ensuring a brighter future for Bengali
    entertainment.
    Shrikant Mohta, Co-Founder, SVF Entertainment, said:
    “Bengali cinema has always been a reflection of our rich heritage, cultural depth, and passion for
    storytelling. We take immense pride in bringing stories that not only entertain but also leave a
    lasting impact. This year, with Golper Parbon 1432, we are unveiling some of our most ambitious
    projects. As we continue our journey of storytelling, I am grateful for the support. The spotlight
    remains on Bangla, and together, we will take Bengali cinema to even greater heights.”
    Adding to the grandeur, SVF proudly enters its 30th year, marking three decades of shaping
    Bengali entertainment.
    Mahendra Soni, Director & Co-Founder, SVF Entertainment, added:
    “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!”
    SVF Films presents an exciting lineup:
  • 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.
  • Vijaynagar’er Hirey, helmed by Chandrasish Ray with Prosenjit Chatterjee, follows
    Kakababu’s perilous quest for a mythical treasure amid danger and mystery.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sadhak Bamakhyapa, directed by Sayantan Ghosal and led by Sabyasachi Chowdhury,
    traces the untold journey of a mystic whose unwavering faith reshaped spirituality.
  • 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.
    hoichoi – Eyeing its 200th Original Series
    hoichoi continues to break new ground with captivating stories that push boundaries. This slate
    will also mark hoichoi’s 200th Original web series making it by far the largest creator of original
    content in one language in both India and Bangladesh.
    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 cause that entertain yet spark conversation. More shows will
    be announced towards the second half of the year! The platform’s vision keeps extending beyond
    digital streaming.
    After launching hoichoi studios’ theatrical releases last year, this year’s slate is a major focus on
    bringing forth refreshing and dynamic stories for the big screen. hoichoi studios will present the
    third instalment of the successful franchise The Eken along with also bringing another beloved
    character from web to the big screen in “Gora” with “Gora-e-Gondogol”.
    To innovate on its story telling format, hoichoi is introducing a new category – hoichoi TV+.
    hoichoi TV+ is our 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.
    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. Additionally, we will
    continue to innovate with hoichoi TV+ and are committed to present more stories under this
    category along with investing on creating refreshing films under the hoichoi studios banner.”
    Soumya Mukherjee, Chief Operating Officer, hoichoi, mentioned:
    “hoichoi has tasted success simply because of its loyal users who have continuously given us a lot
    of feedback which has helped design our content strategy. This learning has led us to improve and
    innovate our format of storytelling. New Theatrical Films, Web Series remain the key driver while
    new formats – hoichoi TV+ and hoichoi Mini Series (Branded Content), will fullfil the purpose of
    reaching out to a wider audience base.”
    hoichoi unveils an exciting slate of gripping web series:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    hoichoi TV+ includes:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Branded Content: A Seamless Blend of Stories & Brands
    hoichoi creates branded content for its partner brands, helping them tell compelling stories that
    resonate with audiences. As an ad-free, subscription-driven platform, it engages brands through
    short, organic stories that enhance the audience experience. Partnering with over 70 brands in just more than a year, hoichoi has created branded content that resonates with viewers. This year,
    hoichoi is set to release more branded content projects, offering brands an innovative platform
    to connect with audiences.
    With Golper Parbon 1432, SVF & hoichoi are simply not unveiling a slate — they are setting the
    stage for a new era of Bengali storytelling. As SVF & hoichoi celebrate the legacy of Bangla cinema
    and digital entertainment, it also embraces the limitless possibilities of the future. With an
    extraordinary lineup of films, series, and initiatives like hoichoi TV+, the journey ahead promises
    to be nothing short of spectacular. The stories we tell today will shape the way Bengali
    entertainment is experienced tomorrow—bigger, bolder, and ready to shine on every stage.

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