Eken Babu Returns with a New Mystery in Kerala; Trailer of ‘The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra’ Unveiled
Kolkata, October 7, 2026: Popular detective Eken Babu is back, and this time his investigative journey takes him to Kerala. The trailer of hoichoi Studios’ upcoming film The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra was unveiled in Kolkata, offering audiences a first extended look at a new mystery set against an unfamiliar backdrop. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, the film features Anirban Chakrabarti once again as the much-loved Eken Babu. The ensemble cast includes Raima Sen, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, Somak Ghosh, Ritwick Chakraborty, Subrat Dutta and Kamaleswar Mukherjee. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Eken Babu’s Investigation Moves to Kerala
The newly released trailer introduces viewers to a fresh and intriguing case while retaining the distinctive combination of mystery, humour and character-driven storytelling associated with the Eken Babu franchise.
This time, the detective finds himself confronted with a case that appears considerably more complicated than it initially seems. The story brings together secrets, unexpected developments, danger and characters whose motives are not immediately clear. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Speaking about his return as Eken Babu, Anirban Chakrabarti said the new story takes the character into situations that are larger and more complicated than they first appear. He also indicated that the film would allow audiences to follow the mystery and attempt to piece together the clues alongside the detective. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
A New Setting, a Bigger Mystery
Director Joydeep Mukherjee said the film aims to preserve the distinctive balance of mystery, humour and character-focused storytelling that defines the Eken universe, while placing the protagonist in a completely new environment.
According to the director, Kerala plays an important role in the narrative, while the new case has been developed on a larger scale without losing the charm associated with Eken Babu. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Raima Sen described the world surrounding the mystery as one of the film’s key attractions, with hidden secrets, unexpected twists and characters who appear to have something to conceal. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Ritwick Chakraborty noted that the film continues the franchise’s approach of combining an engaging mystery with humour, while introducing a larger scale and several elements for viewers to decode. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Trailer Launch Ends with an Eken-Style Tease
The trailer launch featured interactions with the cast and crew, followed by a question-and-answer session involving members of the media, influencers and the audience.
The event ended on a typically playful Eken Babu note. When the emcee asked the detective, “Khuku ke ki dekhte pabo?”, Eken Babu responded, “Kromosho Prokashyo!”—leaving the audience with another unanswered question. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
Release Dates
The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra is scheduled for regional release on October 15, 2026, followed by its national release on October 16, 2026.
The film promises to take Eken Babu into another adventure where a seemingly straightforward case could conceal a far more complex mystery. The Eken Kerala-e Kurukshetra -…
— Antara Tripathy
Editor, IBG NEWS
