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{{Infobox film
| name = Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya
| image = Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya first look poster.jpeg
| caption = First look poster
| alt = Theatrical release poster of ''Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya'' featuring Dev as the titular character
| director = [[Birsa Dasgupta]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Durgo Rahasya]]''|[[Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay]]}}
| producer = [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] Shyam Sundar Dey Tanmoy Banerjee
| screenplay = Subhendu Dasmunshi
| starring = [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] [[Rukmini Maitra]] [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]]
| music = Diptarka Bose
| cinematography = Subhankar Bhar
| editing = Sumit Chowdhury
| studio = [[Greentouch Entertainment|Shadow Films]] Dev Entertainment Ventures
| distributor = [[PVR Inox Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|08|11}}
| runtime = 119:50 minutes <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwODE4MDcyMDIzMDAwMTM=|title=CBFC | Search Film }}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Bengali
| gross =
| budget =
}}

'''''Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya''''' ({{Translation|Byomkesh and the Mystery of the Fort}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali-language]] [[detective]] [[thriller film]] directed by [[Birsa Dasgupta]] and written by Subhendu Dasmunshi. The film stars [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] as [[Byomkesh Bakshi]] along with [[Rukmini Maitra]], [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]], [[Rajatava Dutta]], Satyam Bhattacharya and Debesh Chattopadhyay in pivotal roles.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2023-05-31 |title='Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya': Dev and Birsa start third shooting schedule in Jharkhand |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-dev-and-birsa-start-third-shooting-schedule-in-jharkhand/articleshow/100643337.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-08 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2023-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709080722/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-dev-and-birsa-start-third-shooting-schedule-in-jharkhand/articleshow/100643337.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> It is produced by Dev under Dev Entertainment Ventures. The film is based on the [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[fictional]] [[detective]] character of [[Byomkesh Bakshi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dev is set to play Byomkesh Bakshi in Byomkesh Durgo Rahasya, to be co-produced by him |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/dev-is-set-to-play-byomkesh-bakshi-in-byomkesh-durgo-rahasya-to-be-co-produced-by-him/cid/1913076 |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708145058/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/dev-is-set-to-play-byomkesh-bakshi-in-byomkesh-durgo-rahasya-to-be-co-produced-by-him/cid/1913076 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=কবে আসছে 'ব্যোমকেশ ও দুর্গ রহস্য', রবীন্দ্রজয়ন্তীতে দিন ঘোষণা দেবের |url=https://eisamay.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/dev-and-rukmini-maitra-starrer-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-to-release-on-11-august/photoshow/100102431.cms |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=Eisamay |date=9 May 2023 |language=bn |archive-date=2023-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708145057/https://eisamay.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/dev-and-rukmini-maitra-starrer-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-to-release-on-11-august/photoshow/100102431.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='যাই বল…', নয়া লুকে চমক 'ব্যোমকেশ' দেবের, সমালোচকদেরও দিলেন খোঁচা! |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/dev-shares-glimpse-of-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya/ |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=www.sangbadpratidin.in |archive-date=2023-06-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614035924/https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/dev-shares-glimpse-of-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya/ |url-status=live|language=bn }}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 11 August 2023.<ref name="bangla.hindustantimes.com">{{cite news |title=The castle is full of mysteries, yet Dev's Byomkesh is not a truth-seeker, but a family man |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-rukmini-maitra-starring-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-review-31691748941383.html |access-date=2023-08-11 |archive-date=2023-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811122405/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-rukmini-maitra-starring-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-review-31691748941383.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] as [[Byomkesh Bakshi]]<ref name=":1" />
* [[Rukmini Maitra]] as Satyabati, Byomkesh's wife
* [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] as Ajit
* Satyam Bhattacharya as Monilal
* Shantilal Mukherjee as Officer DSP Pandey
* [[Rajatava Dutta]] as Ram Kishore Singha
* Debesh Chattopadhyay
* Shankar Debnath
* Atmadeep Ghosh
* Sayantan Maitra as Murlidhar
* Sampurna Mandal
* Rohit Basfore

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was announced on 28 January 2023 by [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] on his [[Twitter]] handle, marking the completion of his 17 years in the Bengali Film Industry.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dev is set to play Byomkesh Bakshi in Byomkesh Durgo Rahasya, to be co-produced by him |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/dev-is-set-to-play-byomkesh-bakshi-in-byomkesh-durgo-rahasya-to-be-co-produced-by-him/cid/1913076 |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708142717/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/dev-is-set-to-play-byomkesh-bakshi-in-byomkesh-durgo-rahasya-to-be-co-produced-by-him/cid/1913076 |url-status=live }}</ref> On the auspicious occasion of [[Poila Baisakh]] the first look of [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] as [[Byomkesh Bakshi]] from the film was released.<ref>{{Cite web |title=নববর্ষে দেবের বড় চমক, প্রকাশ্যে 'ব্যোমকেশ ও দুর্গ রহস্য' -র ফার্স্ট লুক |url=https://eisamay.com/entertainment/cinema/dev-upcoming-film-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-first-look-poster-out-on-bengali-new-year/articleshow/99517124.cms |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Eisamay |date=15 April 2023 |language=bn |archive-date=2023-08-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816203314/https://eisamay.com/entertainment/cinema/dev-upcoming-film-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-first-look-poster-out-on-bengali-new-year/articleshow/99517124.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya' poster shows Dev donning the detective's hat |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/watch/dev-drops-poster-for-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya/cid/1930361 |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |archive-date=2023-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708142716/https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/watch/dev-drops-poster-for-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya/cid/1930361 |url-status=live }}</ref> The dubbing was completed on 3 July 2023.

=== Filming ===
Principal photography took place in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Bolpur]] and [[Jharkhand]].<ref name=":1" />

=== Marketing ===
The trailer was released on 27 July 2023 on Dev Entertainment Ventures Youtube channel.<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya' trailer: Deb debuts as Byomkesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-trailer-deb-debuts-as-byomkesh-promises-a-thrilling-cinematic-experience/articleshow/102168207.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-27 |archive-date=2023-07-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727164723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-trailer-deb-debuts-as-byomkesh-promises-a-thrilling-cinematic-experience/articleshow/102168207.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya Trailer : 'অপরাধ কি কখনও...', ব্যোমকেশের বেশে অনবদ্য দেব! |url=https://eisamay.com/entertainment/cinema/dev-and-rukmini-maitra-starrer-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-trailer-out-now/articleshow/102173128.cms |access-date=2023-07-28 |archive-date=2023-07-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728151404/https://eisamay.com/entertainment/cinema/dev-and-rukmini-maitra-starrer-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-trailer-out-now/articleshow/102173128.cms |url-status=live|language=bn }}</ref> The teaser and pre teaser of the film were released on 14 July 2023 and 1 July 2023 respectively on the same channel.<ref>{{cite news |title='ব্যোমকেশ ও দুর্গ রহস্য'র টিজার প্রকাশ্যে! কতটা সফল হলেন 'সত্যান্বেষী' দেব |url=https://www.thewall.in/news/byomkesh-o-durga-rahasya-teaser-out/ |access-date=2023-07-14 |archive-date=2023-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714162833/https://www.thewall.in/news/byomkesh-o-durga-rahasya-teaser-out/ |url-status=live|language=bn }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya teaser unveiled |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-teaser-unveiled/articleshow/101776859.cms |access-date=2023-07-15 |archive-date=2023-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715123753/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-teaser-unveiled/articleshow/101776859.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[PVR Pictures]] announced that the film would get an all [[India]] release on 11 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |date= |title=PVR INOX Picture to distribute Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya all over india |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CvNAtHeBkBc/?hl=en |access-date=2023-07-30 |archive-date=2023-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730082111/https://www.instagram.com/p/CvNAtHeBkBc/?hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Diptarka Bose
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 19 August 2023
| recorded = 2022–23
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 15:11
| language = Bengali
| label = Dev Entertainment Ventures
| producer = Dev
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|1MpU2QYnJO4|Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya - Full Album}}
}}}}

The music of the film was composed by Diptarka Bose.

The first single "Bom Satyaneshi", penned by Arghyaneal Ghosh was released on 31 July 2023. The second single "O Je Mane Na Mana" was released on 7 August 2023. It is an adaptation of a [[Rabindra Sangeet]] by [[Rabindranath Tagore]].

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Bom Satyaneshi
| extra1 = Diptarka Bose
| length1 = 2:54
| title2 = O Je Mane Na Mana
| extra2 = Lagnajita Chakraborty
| length2 = 1:28
| title3 = Byomkesh Investigation Theme
| length3 = 1:49
| title4 = Adventure Theme
| length4 = 2:01
| title5 = Gold Theme
| length5 = 2:50
| title6 = Reveal Theme
| length6 = 4:09
| total_length = 15:11
}}

== Release ==
The film was released on 11 August 2023 on the occasion of the Independence Day. It was released with 190+ shows in the first week in [[West Bengal]].{{citation needed|date=February 2024}}

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
The film earned more than 1.5 crore rupees within the first five days of release.<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya Box Office |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/devs-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-box-office-collection-how-much-movie-collects-competition-with-gadar-2-and-omg-2-31692357099677.html |access-date=2023-08-20 |archive-date=2023-08-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820054528/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/devs-byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-box-office-collection-how-much-movie-collects-competition-with-gadar-2-and-omg-2-31692357099677.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The total worldwide collection after 1 week stands at 2.30 crores.<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya Total Collection |url=https://www.bollyviewsyt.com/2023/08/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-box-office.html}}</ref>

=== Critical reception ===
The film opened to positive responses from the audience and mixed reviews from the critics. Subhasmita Kanji of [[Hindustan Times]] Bengali rated the film 3.8 out of 5 stars and wrote "If I say overall, then I will say good. Actually could have been better as expected, the scope was there."<ref name="bangla.hindustantimes.com"/> Souvik Saha of Cine Kolkata rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film offers a unique take on the iconic detective, combining elements of commercial cinema with the intrigue of a mystery thriller. While it has its share of flaws, the film's visual aesthetics make it worth a watch for fans of the genre."<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh o Durgo Rahasya Review : A Unique Take on Byomkesh with Commercial Touch |url=https://cinekolkata.com/review/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-review-a-unique-take-on-byomkesh-with-commercial-touch/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |archive-date=2023-08-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811193933/https://cinekolkata.com/review/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-review-a-unique-take-on-byomkesh-with-commercial-touch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Virat Verma of Flickonclick rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "It combines well-executed performances, intriguing storytelling, and an atmospheric setting to create an engaging cinematic experience....The movie succeeds in delivering a thrilling narrative that keeps audiences engrossed till the very end."<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahasya Bengali Movie Review: Ultimate Detective Thriller |url=https://www.flickonclick.com/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-bengali-movie-review-ultimate-detective-thriller/ |access-date=2023-08-13 |archive-date=2023-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813065844/https://www.flickonclick.com/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-bengali-movie-review-ultimate-detective-thriller/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Devarti Ghosh of [[Ei Samay]] rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Mystery, Love, Relationships, History, Comedy, One can watch Dev's Byomkesh to find entertainment in the mix of action."<ref>{{cite news |title=ব্যোমকেশ ও দুর্গরহস্য Review |url=https://eisamay.com/entertainment/film-review/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-movie-review-starring-dev-rukmini-maitra/moviereview/102672965.cms |access-date=2023-08-13 |archive-date=2023-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813065841/https://eisamay.com/entertainment/film-review/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahasya-movie-review-starring-dev-rukmini-maitra/moviereview/102672965.cms |url-status=live|language=bn }}</ref> [[Aaj Tak]] Bengali rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh o Durgo Rohosyo Review: ফুল এন্টারটেইনমেন্ট বিরসার 'দুর্গরহস্য', ব্যোমকেশ হিসাবে মন জয় করতে পারলেন দেব? |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/cinema-and-tv-serial-news/story/review-of-devs-byomkesh-o-durga-rohosya-directed-by-birsa-dasgupta-tollywood-film-review-entertainment-news-banglay-sum-630496-2023-08-12 |access-date=2023-08-13 |archive-date=2023-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813141800/https://bangla.aajtak.in/cinema-and-tv-serial-news/story/review-of-devs-byomkesh-o-durga-rohosya-directed-by-birsa-dasgupta-tollywood-film-review-entertainment-news-banglay-sum-630496-2023-08-12 |url-status=live|language=bn}}</ref>

Upam Buzarbaruah of [[Times of India]] rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo is a thriller – an unremarkable package that has a bit of everything. It has all that calls for a watch."<ref>{{cite news |title=Byomkesh O Durgo Rahosyo Movie Review : A visual treat minus the cerebral kick |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahosyo/movie-review/102682588.cms |access-date=2023-08-13 |archive-date=2023-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813071720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/byomkesh-o-durgo-rahosyo/movie-review/102682588.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|tt11122910}}
{{Birsa Dasgupta}}
{{Byomkesh Bakshi}}

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