Movie Details:
Based on | Characters of Chander Pahar, created by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay |
Country | India |
Language | Bengali |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Thriller |
Release date | 22 December 2017 |
Running time | 2hr 20min |
Certificate | U/A |
Starring | Dev Laboni Sarkar David James Svetlana Gulokava |
Directed by | Kamaleshwar Mukherjee |
Written by | Kamaleshwar Mukherjee |
Produced by | Mahendra Soni Shrikant Mohta |
Cinematography by | Soumik Haldar |
Edited by | Rabiranjan Maitra |
Music by | Debojyoti Mishra |
Production Company | Shree Venkatesh Films |
Distributor | Shree Venkatesh Films |
Cast & Characters:
- Dev as Shankar Ray Choudhuri
- Laboni Sarkar as Shankar’s mother
- Tamal Ray Chowdhury as Shankar’s father
- David James as Marco Florian
- Svetlana Gulakova as Anna Florian
- Eduardo Munniz as Ankoma
- Augusto Cesar as Doctor
Storyline:
The film follows Shankar, an adventurer who embarks on a thrilling journey through the Amazon rainforest alongside a lady and her father. Their quest is to find the legendary City of Gold, El Dorado. As they navigate through the challenges of the jungle, they encounter various obstacles, including dangerous wildlife and rival treasure hunters, testing their courage and teamwork.
About Movie:
Amazon Obhijaan is a Bengali action-adventure film directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee and produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films. It stars Dev in the lead role of Shankar and serves as a sequel to the 2013 film Chander Pahar, making it the second installment in the Chander Pahar film series.
Amazon Obhijaan was released theatrically on December 22, 2017, and became notable for being the 100th film produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. It went on to become the highest-grossing Bengali film ever. On January 5, 2018, it was dubbed and released in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese. Additionally, it was the first Bengali film to release theatrically in the United Kingdom in 30 years on January 12, 2018.
Upon its release, Amazon Obhijaan received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, visual effects, and performances, particularly that of Dev. The adventurous theme resonated well with audiences, contributing to its commercial success.
The film’s success has solidified its place in Bengali cinema as a landmark action-adventure narrative. Its blend of folklore with modern cinematic techniques has inspired further interest in adventure films within the regional industry.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | ₹20 crore |
Worldwide Collection | ₹48.63 crore |