Big-budget films have long been a staple of Eid releases. Such films typically feature major stars and strong storytelling. This Eid, five new films have been released, and most of their stars visited cinema halls on Eid day, with more visits planned for today. Let’s take a look at which stars are heading to theatres to support these new releases.

Priyontee Urbee is clear about what she wants from her career: credibility. Not hype, not headlines — but work that speaks for itself. As her OTT presence steadily grows, the actor says her focus is on strong scripts, complex characters and consistency.

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has been revealed in his striking new avatar for the upcoming film “Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka”, with the makers releasing the motion poster on Sunday (February 1) evening. The film is slated for a theatrical release during Eid-ul-Fitr.

It was during the school-free weekends when my maternal cousins and I would huddle in front of our grandparents' grey old box TV after a hearty, yet customary lunch arrangement at their place. We would take up the gap on the floor between their king-sized bed and the unforgettable TV set to watch the black and white Satyajit Ray films, and even the vibrant late 20th-century Bangladeshi cinema, previously defined by over-the-top performances. The adults would lounge about on the bed, imbuing us with not only the significance of family viewing content but also a perception of what we understood as “our cinematic language.”

In 2023, a significant portion of the big-budgeted films screened in Dhaka primarily comprised of those released during Eid. During that period, numerous individuals within the cinema industry remarked that movies in Dhaka were predominantly scheduled around Eid. Outside of these festive seasons, production houses seemed hesitant to release big-budget films.

The Saikat Nasir directorial was initially released across 16 halls and tells the story of the illegal practice of money laundering.

Like their previous films, Ananta Jalil will be starring opposite the actress. The film is also a joint production between Bangladesh and Turkey.

Films like “Leader Amie Bangladesh'', "Jinn","Local",”Kill Him” have kept the stream of audiences flowing to the theatres even now. A similar outcome is hoped to be seen for the upcoming films during the next Eid as well.