“The Eken – Ruddhaswas Rajasthan” Emerges as the first Triumph of 2023, surpassing ₹3 Crore at the Box Office
After ending 2022 with successful films like Karnasubarner Guptodhon, Ballabhpurer Roopkotha, and Projapoti, 2023 has already produced its first blockbuster, The Eken-Ruddhaswas Rajasthan.
“The Eken – Ruddhaswas Rajasthan,” a cinematic experience directed by the visionary Joydeep Mukherjee, has emerged as the first superhit of Bengali cinema in 2023, making SVF deliver the first grosser of the Bengali Film industry for the year 2023. Starring the talented trio of Anirban Chakrabarti, Suhotra Mukhopadhyay, and Somak Ghosh, alongside the mesmerizing Sandipta Sen, this film has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences, culminating in a remarkable box office collection of over ₹3 crores in just 25 days.
To begin on an optimistic note for the Bengali film industry, the year also has brought good tidings as it has continued the streak of superhits around Poila Boishakh considering the mega success of “The Eken” last year during the same time. Despite facing tough competition from KGF2, “The Eken” – the first feature film with the Eken character on Big Screen – managed to emerge as a box office hit and performed exceptionally well in 2022. Similarly, this year’s release of “The Eken Ruddhaswas Rajasthan” is also experiencing strong audience turnout and packed shows at theatres, even after three weeks since its release. It is indeed undeniable that the Bengali audience has shown their strong affinity towards “The Eken” and has expressed their love for it, especially during the Poila Boishakh season every year. It is worth noting that this year, the popularity of “The Eken” has transcended national borders and has been received very well in both national and international markets.
“The Eken” franchise, one of the most loved franchises amongst the audience of all age groups, has elevated the standards in terms of mystery, comedy, and storytelling. The franchise, brimming with success now, is still witnessing houseful shows on weekends. With its latest installment, “The Eken – Ruddhaswas Rajasthan,” the franchise has soared to become one of the dependable grosses from the Bengali cinema box office.
Anirban Chakrabarti, has garnered immense acclaim, not only within the borders of Bengal but also from diverse corners of India, including the vibrant cities of Mumbai and Chennai, and also from International markets. Anirban Chakrabarti travelled to Mumbai and Chennai to personally meet his fans, and the response he received was beyond his expectations. He witnessed packed houses and huge crowds of fans gathering just to catch a glimpse of their favourite character in person. Anirban was literally swarmed by his admirers.
Mahendra Soni, the esteemed Co-Founder & director of SVF, expressed, “The success of ‘The Eken – Ruddhaswas Rajasthan’ resonates throughout the film industry, serving as a point to the unyielding essence of Bengali cinema and the deep bond it creates with its viewers”. He also thanked the exhibitors for their support and dedication to the Bengali film industry’s success.
Expressing his gratitude, Anirban Chakrabarti conveyed, “I am grateful to my co-actors, crew, and director Joydeep Mukherjee, for their exceptional work & support in bringing out Eken Babu on the silver screen. I also want to thank the audience for their unwavering support and kindness, which has helped the film achieve remarkable success.”
“The Eken – Ruddhaswas Rajasthan,” has emerged as the 1st superhit of 2023.
