After many years of delay, the Bengali movie Dhumketu was finally released on August 14, 2025, during the Independence Day weekend. It quickly became the highest-earning Bengali movie of the year and now holds the position of the fifth highest-grossing Bengali film of all time.

The film is directed and written by Kaushik Ganguly. It stars Dev, who plays two roles in the movie. One role is a tea estate manager in North Sikkim who loses his job and faces many problems. The other role is an older version of the same man who tries to go back to his past before making a big decision. Subhashree Ganguly also stars in the movie. This is the sixth time Dev and Subhashree have worked together since their first movie Khoka 420 in 2013. The filming started in 2015, but the release got delayed for many years. The movie was finally finished and released in 2025.

The film did very well at the box office. On the first day, it earned ₹2.18 crore, which is the highest opening ever for a Bengali film. On the second day, which was Independence Day, the movie earned around ₹3 crore. That is the most money earned in one day by any Bengali movie.

In just four days, Dhumketu earned more than ₹10 crore, which is the best first-weekend collection for a Bengali movie. On day five, it became the second-best performing Bengali film of the year, beating earlier hits like Aamar Boss. Even on weekdays, more than 100 shows were sold out. This showed how much people liked the film.

Critics also gave good reviews. They liked the story, acting, and location. Even though the movie was delayed for a long time, it still felt fresh and new. People said the movie gave them a strong emotional experience.

Dhumketu shows that movies made in regional languages can still do well, even if they are delayed. With strong storytelling and good performances, it became one of the most successful movies of the year. Its success also proves that there is a strong audience for meaningful Bengali cinema.