On the very first day of the new year, Siam Ahmed sent a clear message to audiences: ‘hold on tight to your cinema seats’. With a daring new slate of characters lined up, the actor is ready to set the silver screen ablaze in 2026.

Several Bangladeshi films slated for release this Eid-ul-Fitr were initially planned to be shot in India. Producers and directors had made preparatory visits to locations in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai, and discussions with artistes and crew members were already underway. However, prolonged delays in obtaining permits, visa complications, and growing unease in recent times regarding cross-border collaboration between Bangladeshi and Indian artistes and technicians have now forced a rethink. As a result, Sri Lanka is emerging as the new shooting destination for Bangladeshi cinema, replacing India.

Actor Siam Ahmed is gearing up for another Eid release, following last year’s “Jongli”, with his upcoming film “Rakkhosh”, directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, best known for “Borbaad”.

A new year has begun. In the past year, a total of 46 Dhallywood films were released, of which only a handful managed to achieve commercial success. Audience turnout was largely concentrated around Eid releases, while a few other films earned appreciation from viewers and critics alike.

Filmmaker–producer duo Mehedi Hasan Hridoy and Shehrin Sumi, who previously stirred strong reactions in Dhaka’s film scene with “Borbaad”, have offered an even darker visual hint of what is to come with the first look of their upcoming film “Rakkhosh”.

Dhallywood actor Siam Ahmed has recently wrapped shooting for “Andhar”, directed by Raihan Rafi, where he starred opposite Nazifa Tushi. No sooner had he completed the project than he began preparing for his next film, “Rakkhosh”. For weeks, speculation swirled around the question of who would be cast as the female lead. Although names like Prarthona Fardin Dighi and Sabnam Faria circulated, the makers took their time finalising the actor. Finally, putting the rumours to rest, a source close to the production confirmed yesterday that Tollywood actress Idhika Paul will star in the role.

After making waves with her performance opposite Shakib Khan in “Taandob”, actress Sabila Noor quickly became one of the most talked-about names in Dhallywood. As fans eagerly awaited news of her next big-screen project, reports surfaced that she had signed on for “Rakkhosh”, directed by Mehedi Hassan Hridoy—best known for “Borbaad”.

Director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, who garnered widespread attention last Eid-ul-Fitr with “Borbaad” starring Shakib Khan, is preparing a new action feature titled “Rakkhosh” (Monster).