1st June 2023, Mumbai: ZEE5, the leading Indian video streaming platform, has announced the world digital premiere of the Bengali film “Hatyapuri” on June 2, 2023. Following the success of previous content-driven films such as “Projapati,” “Boudi Canteen,” and “Shrimati,” ZEE5 continues to bring forth critically acclaimed movies. Directed by Sandip Ray, the son of renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray, “Hatyapuri” is based on one of Satyajit Ray’s memorable Feluda stories. The film has been recreated with a fresh cast, including Indraneil Sengupta, Abhijit Guha, and Ayush Das playing the roles of Feluda, Jatayu, and Topshe, respectively. The movie also features Paran Bandyopadhyay, Bharat Kaul, Shaheb Chatterjee, and Subhasish Mukherjee, among others. Audiences can catch the world digital premiere exclusively on ZEE5.
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Produced by Ghosal Media and Entertainment and Shadow Films, “Hatyapuri” follows the journey of the trio – Feluda, Jatayu, and Topshe – as they embark on a leisure vacation to Puri. During their stay, they encounter a man who has a passion for collecting ancient manuscripts. The trio discovers that these manuscripts are priceless, but there is a buyer eagerly waiting to acquire them. Their vacation takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves entangled in an investigation of a murder that occurs in the coastal town. With “Hatyapuri,” director Sandip Ray returns to the beloved ‘Whodunit’ format, allowing viewers to speculate on the identity of the villains while Feluda unravels the mystery.
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 India, expressed their commitment to curating an impressive Bengali slate that caters to the growing demand for high-octane, edge-of-the-seat entertainment among Bengali OTT viewers. “Hatyapuri” is a modern adaptation of one of the cherished Feluda stories, respecting the immense admiration Bengalis hold for Satyajit Ray’s creation. ZEE5 has curated its content library with titles like “Sonar Kella,” “Joy Baba Felunath,” and “Shabhash Feluda,” which have garnered tremendous success. Kalra is confident that their latest addition, “Hatyapuri,” will resonate with viewers and captivate the global fan base of Satyajit Ray.
Director Sandip Ray expressed his modest expectations for the release of “Hatyapuri.” He hoped that the audience would find the film interesting and worthy of their time, and most importantly, accept the new trio of actors. He is pleased that the viewers have embraced and loved the new cast. With the film’s world digital premiere on ZEE5, Ray hopes that more people will discover the movie, especially fans of Satyajit Ray, as it offers a nostalgic journey down memory lane.
Actor Indraneil Sengupta, who portrays the character of Feluda in the film, expressed his long-standing desire to play this iconic role. He persistently pursued director Sandip Ray, hoping to be considered for the part. Sengupta feels honored that he was entrusted with such an integral character in the history of Feluda. He hopes that he lived up to the expectations of both the director and the audience, bringing authenticity to the role without imitating previous actors who portrayed Feluda. With the world digital premiere of “Hatyapuri” on ZEE5, Sengupta eagerly anticipates that more people will watch the film and shower it with love.