Dev-Subhashree's Dhumketu Lights Up Box Office, Breaks Records in First Week

Kolkata, August 21, 2025 – After a long wait of 10 years, the Bengali film Dhumketu, starring Dev and Subhashree Ganguly, has finally been released. The film, directed by Kaushik Ganguly, hit theaters on August 14. It has not just been a regular release. It has created a storm at the box office and is making history for Bengali cinema.

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The film’s journey to the big screen was not easy. It was shot way back in 2015 but got stuck due to a fight between its producers, Dev and Rana Sarkar. Fans of the Dev-Subhashree pair, known as “DeSu,” had to wait a decade. Their patience has been rewarded with a massive box office success. The film’s makers have called it an “all-time blockbuster.”

Dhumketu started with a bang.

The success of Dhumketu is a great sign for Bengali cinema. It proves that good content and star power can bring audiences back to theaters. The film’s budget was reportedly around ₹4 crore. This means the film has already recovered its cost and made a good profit for the makers. It shows a big return on investment.

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The story of the film, about a fugitive who comes back to his hometown, has been well-received. The chemistry between Dev and Subhashree has also been a major reason for the film’s success. Fans are happy to see their favorite on-screen couple together again after a long time.

The film is now getting ready for a national release on August 22. This will help it earn even more money. The success of Dhumketu has given a new hope to the Bengali film industry. It shows that they can also make blockbusters that compete with films from other parts of India.