Daagi

Daagi is a 2025 Bangladeshi action thriller film directed and written by Shihab Shaheen, his second film as director, and jointly produced by Shahriar Shakil, Mahendra Soni and Redoan Rony under their respective banners SVF, Alpha-i and Chorki. The film stars Afran Nisho in his second starring role after Surongo, and also stars Tama Mirza and Sunerah Binte Kamal.

Daagi
Official poster of Daagi
Directed by	Shihab Shaheen
Written by	Shihab Shaheen
Produced by	Shahriar Shakil Mahendra Soni Redoan Rony
Starring	Afran Nisho Tama Mirza Sunerah Binte Kamal
Cinematography	Subhankar Bhar
Edited by	Jobayer Abir Peal
Music by	Songs: Sajid Sarker Arafat Mohsin Score: Arafat Mohsin
Production companies	Alpha-i SVF Chorki
Distributed by	Chorki (Bangladesh) SVF (India)
Release date	March 31, 2025 (2025-03-31)
Running time	142 minutes
Country	Bangladesh
Language	Bengali
Budget	est.৳3.5 crore[1]
Box office	৳16 crore (US$1.3 million)[2]

Plot

After spending fifteen years in prison, Nishan is finally free, but his past refuses to let go. Once entangled in the world of smuggling, he returns home only to find that life has moved on without him. As he struggles to rebuild, an old acquaintance resurfaces, drawing him back into the shadows he desperately wanted to leave behind . Caught between redemption and temptation, Nishan finds himselfentangled in a dangerous game where old rivalries reignite and buried truths resurface. As he forges unexpected bonds and faces unsettling revelations, he must confront the ghosts of his past to determine if he can truly break free- or if some sins are destined to chase him forever.

Cast

• Afran Nisho as Nishan
• Tama Mirza as Jarin^[3]
• Sunerah Binte Kamal as Likhon
• Manoj Pramanik as Shohag
• Samiul Hafiz as Hafiz
• Rashed Mamun Apu
• Gazi Rakayet as Nishan's father
• Shahiduzzaman Selim as Ranjith Singh
• Mili Bashar
• Monira Mithu
• Lutfur Rahman Khan Shimanto
• Jhuna Chowdhury

Production

In early 2024, Alpha-i Entertainment Ltd. announced a joint venture with Shree Venkatesh Films to launch a production company. As part of this collaboration, Afran Nisho signed a contract for two films, one of which was set to be directed by Shihab Shaheen, marking his second directorial film.^[4][5] On October 21, 2024, the film was officially registered as Daagi with the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association, making it Nisho's second feature film.^[6][7] The film was officially announced on December 8, coinciding with Nisho's birthday.^[8]

Filming began in Saidpur, Nilphamari on December 23, 2024. Afran Nisho took part in the first day's shoot, joined by the two lead actresses.^[9][10] The film was shot in multiple locations across Bangladesh, including Saidpur in Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Rajshahi, Barisal, Manikganj, Gazipur, and various parts of Dhaka.^[11] After nearly two months and five days of shooting, the filming wrapped up on February 25, 2025.^[12][13]

Music

Daagi
Soundtrack album by Sajid Sarkar
Studio	SVF Chorki
Label	SVF Chorki
Producer	Sajid Sarkar
Sajid Sarkar chronology
Rajkumar (2024) Daagi (2025) TBA (TBA)
Singles from Daagi
"Ektukhani Mon" Released: March 20, 2025 "Daagi" Released: March 26, 2025

The film's soundtrack was composed by Sajid Sarker, reuniting with director Shihab Shaheen after a decade, following their last collaboration on Chuye Dile Mon (2015). The first song, Ektukhani Mon, was released on March 20, 2025. It was penned by poet and novelist Sadat Hossain and performed by Tahsan Rahman Khan and Masha Islam.^[14][15] Afran Nisho made his playback debut with the title track, a duet with Arafat Mohsin, released on March 26, coinciding with Independence Day. The song was composed by Arafat Mohsin himself and penned by Rasel Mahmud.^[16]

Tracklist

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Ektukhani Mon"		Tahsan Rahman Khan and Masha Islam	1:59
2.	"Daagi"	Rasel Mahmud	Arafat Mohsin, Afran Nisho	2:00

Marketing

On March 11, 2025, a 1-minute and 7-second teaser of the film was released, featuring Afran Nisho in three different looks.^[17][18] On March 24, 2025, the film received a "U" certificate from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board.^[19] On March 27 2025, Filmmakers did a press conference and Afran Nisho took an entry like a prisoner, handcuffed with some police, on the same date Trailer was launched.

Release

The film was released in theaters on Eid al-Fitr, 2025.^[20]

On April 8, 2025, a special screening of the film was held at Star Cineplex in Center Point Shopping Mall.^[21] During the event, a one-minute silence was observed as a silent protest against the Israeli invasion of Gaza.^[22] The screening was attended by artists' of the Bangladeshi film industry.^[23]

Reception

Box office

Daagi grossed over ৳7.6 crore (US$630,000), as confirmed by one of the film's producers, Shahriar Shakil, through a statement on social media.^[24][25]

Critical response

Latiful Haque of Prothom Alo rated Dagi as one of the finest recent Bangla films, praising its raw emotion, layered screenplay, and Arafan Nisho's powerful performance. A gripping rural drama elevated by strong direction and memorable dialogue.^[26]