hoichoi Studios Unveils Star Cast of The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra Ahead of Durga Puja 2026 Release
Kolkata, June 6, 2026: hoichoi Studios has officially unveiled the cast of its upcoming detective film The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra, promising the most ambitious cinematic adventure yet for Bengal’s beloved sleuth, Eken Babu.
The film stars Anirban Chakrabarti reprising his role as Eken Babu, with Suhotra Mukhopadhyay as Bapi and Somak Ghosh as Pramatha. Joining the franchise are Ritwick Chakraborty, Raima Sen, Kamaleswar Mukherjee, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Arna Mukhopadhyay, and Subrat Dutta.
The cast was introduced through a unique theatrical event where actors appeared wearing masks inspired by Kerala’s traditional art forms before revealing their identities, reflecting the mystery theme of the film.
Directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, the movie is based on a story by the late Sujan Dasgupta and adapted by Padmanabha Dasgupta. Set against the scenic backdrop of Kerala, the film combines mystery, suspense, action, adventure, and humour as Eken Babu tackles a high-stakes investigation.
Shooting is scheduled to begin in August 2026 across Kerala, with the film set for a Durga Puja 2026 theatrical release.
