Love to watch rich Bengali cinema from the comfort of your home?
You are in luck that we have landed up here with the top Bengali movies on ZEE5 that offer drama, romance, comedy, mystery and more for you. Powerful stories, strong performances, an amazing cast, sharp direction, and much more are there that keep you connected throughout. From cosy family stories to comedy, emotional and thriller movies, this collection of movies offers something for every mood.
Raktabeej 2
Raktabeej 2 is a Bengali political action thriller by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee that brings the story of an IB officer, IG Pankaj Sinha (Abir Chatterjee) and SP Sanjukta Mitra (Mimi Chakraborty). The movie beautifully shows their race against time to prevent a massive cross-border terror. Munir Alam (Ankush Hazra) is the mastermind behind the terror attacks and gives the story a sense of realism through his grounded performance. Victor Banerjee and Seema Biswas also spell magic on the audience.
Aamar Boss
Aamar Boss is one of the best Bengali movies by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee that brings the story of Shubhra (Rakhee Gulzar) along with Mukherjee and Srabanti Chatterjee in important roles. It is the story of Animesh, a busy publishing house owner whose life turns upside down when his retired nurse mother Shubhra joins his office. The story that starts as an emotional corporate comedy drama changes into a presentation of generational bonds, respect and dignity in old age.
Dabaru
Dabaru is a compelling Bengali biographical sports movie that traces the inspiring rise of a young chess player. The movie beautifully presents his journey from the narrow lanes of Kolkata to becoming a Grandmaster. This Pathikrit Basu movie presents Arghya Basu Roy in the main performance, whereas his childhood role is played by Samadarshi Sarkar. Rituparna Sengupta and Dipankar De, along with Chiranjeet Chakraborty, Kaushik Sen, spell magic on the audience. The movie beautifully shows the struggles of young Surya against poverty, and societal restrictions and his journey of becoming a grandmaster.
Palasher Biye
Palasher Biye is one of the best Bengali comedy movies by Premendu Bikash Chaki that brings the story of a young man, Palash (Somraj Maity), from a traditional North Kolkata joint family. Palash’s mother wants to see him married before her death. Palash fell in love with Shalini (Mimi Chakraborty), but his dreams suddenly break down when he comes to know about her Bangladeshi background and modern lifestyle, that is going opposite to his family values.
Shesh Rokkha
Shesh Rokkha is a Bengali romantic movie by Abhijit Guha and Sudeshna Roy that brings the story of Rupsha (Susmita Chatterjee), who is a postgraduate student in London and has become a tenant in her friend Troyee’s home. The movie takes on an interesting twist when she meets Abhi (Somraj), and their friendship turns complicated. The movie beautifully shows the clashes of love, loyalty and secrets. Parno Mittra and Poulomi Das, in powerful performances, engage the audience till the end.
Angshuman MBA
Angshuman MBA is an emotional Bengali romantic comedy by Sudeshna Roy and Abhijut Guha that brings the story of Anshuman (Soham Chakraborty) to the main performances, along with Labanya (Koushani Mukherjee) and Gopi (Aabhash Mukherjee). The movie brings a beautiful story of an MBA graduate, Anshuman, who launches a breakup consultancy business with his friend Gopi. Anshuman falls in love with Labanya, who believes in old-school romance and intimate relationships.
Biye Bibhrat
Biye Bibhrat is a wonderful Bengali romantic comedy movie by Raja Chanda. You must watch it. It is the story of Shakya (Abir Chatterjee), who is a singer and has now turned into an investment banker and a YouTube sensation. Shakya gets aggressive about an arranged marriage. He meets Mohor (Lahoma Bhattacharjee) and plans for the wedding. The movie takes on an interesting twist with the introduction of an unexpected letter from Mohor’s ex-lover (Parambrata Chattopadhyay). The movie beautifully brings romance, comedy, and drama for the audience and keeps them hooked till the end.
Nikhonj – The Search Begins
Nikhonj – The Search Begins is a Bengali thriller by Aranyak Chatterjee that brings the story of Tanaya (Ridhima Ghosh). The movie takes on an interesting twist when Tanaya finds that her husband mysteriously stops answering calls and messages. She travels to London in concern and finds that he has gone missing. She searches for him with a cab driver (Soham Chakraborty). The movie brings up absolute suspense and unexpected twists for the audience.
Bengali cinema brings stories that connect with the heart, challenge the mind, and simply make you laugh. The best Bengali movies on ZEE5 listed above offer a perfect mix of fresh stories, powerful performances, strong cast and sharp direction, keeping you connected with them till the end. So just go ahead and pick up a movie from the list, hit play and transport yourself into the world of engaging stories.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
