Bohurupi: The Golden Daku shot across 96 locations with 2,500 artists, says Shiboprosad Mukherjee
Synopsis
Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi: The Golden Daku is shaping up to be one of Bengali cinema's most ambitious productions — 96 shoot locations, 2,500 artists, Gambhira folk performers from Malda, and a production derailed by elections and May heat before the team pulled it through. The sequel arrives in cinemas this Durga Puja 2026.
Key Takeaways
Shiboprosad Mukherjee returns as Bikram Pramanik in Bohurupi: The Golden Daku , releasing Durga Puja 2026 .
The film was shot across 96 locations with nearly 2,500 artists across West Bengal.
Locations include Hasnabad, Taki, Barasat, Bardhaman, Bolpur, Bishnupur , and Malda .
Gambhira folk artists from Malda feature for the first time in the franchise, adding cultural depth.
The production faced delays due to the election schedule and the summer heat of May .
The film marks Windows Production's 25th anniversary and is co-directed by Nandita Roy and Mukherjee.
Bengali actor-filmmaker Shiboprosad Mukherjee has revealed the sweeping scale behind his upcoming sequel Bohurupi: The Golden Daku, disclosing that the production spanned 96 locations and involved nearly 2,500 artists across West Bengal. The film's character poster, featuring Mukherjee in an intense new avatar, was unveiled ahead of its Durga Puja 2026 theatrical release.
A Sequel Built on a Grander Canvas
Returning as Bikram Pramanik, the ex-accountant-turned-bank dacoit he first portrayed in the 2024 blockbuster Bohurupi, Mukherjee described the sequel as a significant escalation in scope. Windows Production's 25th anniversary is being marked with this release, making it a milestone project for the production house.
The newly unveiled poster presents Mukherjee in a look steeped in mystery and grit, hinting at higher stakes and a narrative centred on the enigmatic Golden Daku. The film is once again co-written, co-directed, and co-produced by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee.
Locations, Folk Artists, and Cultural Depth
'We filmed across 96 locations with nearly 2,500 artists, including our cast and supporting performers, spanning Hasnabad, Taki, Barasat, Bardhaman, Bolpur, Bishnupur, Malda, and many more places across Bengal,' Mukherjee said.
A distinctive cultural layer comes from the inclusion of Gambhira folk artists from Malda — a first for the franchise. Their traditional music, masks, and performances add to the film's already rich tapestry of Bengali folk tradition, building on the Bohurupi folk artists who were central to the original film.
Challenges: Elections, Heat, and Team Spirit
The production was not without its hurdles. Mukherjee acknowledged that the election schedule forced the team to postpone portions of the shoot. Filming during the intense summer heat of May further tested the entire crew.
'What initially seemed like an impossible task became possible because of the relentless dedication, passion, and unity of Team Bohurupi,' he said, crediting the cast, crew, and technicians for turning every obstacle into an achievement.
The Original Film and Its Legacy
The first Bohurupi (2024) was an Indian Bengali-language caper action-thriller based on a chain of real-life events between 1998 and 2005. It featured Abir Chatterjee as police officer Sumanta Ghoshal alongside Ritabhari Chakraborty and Koushani Mukherjee in lead roles, following a cat-and-mouse chase between law enforcement and Bikram Pramanik. The sequel is expected to expand that world considerably when it arrives in cinemas this festive season.
Point of View
500 artists for a regional-language production is a logistical undertaking that rivals many Hindi mid-budget films. The integration of Gambhira folk art from Malda is the more interesting cultural bet: it signals that the filmmakers see authentic regional identity as a commercial asset, not a niche concession. Whether Durga Puja 2026 audiences reward that ambition will say something larger about where Bengali cinema's appetite for scale-meets-roots storytelling actually stands.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Bohurupi: The Golden Daku release?
Bohurupi: The Golden Daku is set to release in cinemas during Durga Puja 2026. It is the sequel to the 2024 Bengali blockbuster Bohurupi.
How many locations was Bohurupi: The Golden Daku filmed across?
The film was shot across 96 locations in West Bengal, spanning Hasnabad, Taki, Barasat, Bardhaman, Bolpur, Bishnupur, Malda, and several other places, with nearly 2,500 artists involved.
Who are the Gambhira folk artists featured in the film?
Gambhira folk artists from Malda, West Bengal, have been included in the sequel for the first time. Their traditional music, masks, and performances add a layer of cultural richness to the narrative.
What challenges did the Bohurupi sequel team face during production?
The team had to postpone portions of the shoot due to the election schedule, and filming during the intense summer heat of May posed additional challenges. Shiboprosad Mukherjee credited the crew's dedication for overcoming both obstacles.
What is the story of the original Bohurupi (2024)?
Bohurupi (2024) is a Bengali-language caper action-thriller based on real events between 1998 and 2005. It follows a cat-and-mouse chase between police officer Sumanta Ghoshal, played by Abir Chatterjee, and ex-accountant-turned-bank dacoit Bikram Pramanik, played by Shiboprosad Mukherjee.
