Raihan Rafi

'Toofan' breaks new ground in Sydney theatres

Raihan Rafi's latest film, “Toofan”, starring Dhallywood’s megastar Shakib Khan, has been creating a buzz in Sydney, Australia. From the first day onward, every showing of the movie played to a full house.
5 July 2024, 05:39 AM

Deepto TV to celebrate ‘Shakib Week’ with back-to-back films

Private TV channel Deepto has announced to host a “Shakib Week” from July 6 to 12, showcasing seven of Shakib Khan’s prominent films. This week-long event highlights the star's extensive filmography, despite no specific occasion prompting the celebration.
5 July 2024, 05:29 AM

Raihan Rafi collaborates with Bongo for ‘Black Money’ web-series

After the massive success of “Toofan” in theatres, Raihan Rafi has joined forces with Bongo to create a new web-series titled “Black Money”.
4 July 2024, 11:24 AM

'Toofan' takes West Bengal by storm ahead of release

From metro stations to billboards, “Toofan” posters are prominently displayed throughout Kolkata. Industry insiders are optimistic that the film will replicate its success in Bangladesh and achieve similar acclaim in India.
4 July 2024, 05:48 AM

'Toofan' tickets sold out across 12 US halls

Directed by Raihan Rafi, the movie has opened to enthusiastic audiences, with ten theatres reporting sold-out shows on its first day in the US. The film is being shown in 22 theatres across 12 states, including two theaters in New York City, and will continue its run for a week. Bioscope Films is handling the distribution in the US and Canada.
30 June 2024, 05:17 AM

Hindi dubbed ‘Toofan’ to release in India

The production house also shared that "Toofan” will be running in 22 theatres in America this week. However, the number of theatres will exceed 50 by July 12.
29 June 2024, 12:56 PM

Ignorant people try to always seek darkness amidst goodness: Shakib

The Shakib Khan starrer latest Eid release, “Toofan”, has captivated audiences and reached unprecedented popularity. The film accumulated significant attention both locally and internationally. The Dhallywood superstar is now in high demand across various media outlets. Recently, he participated in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express, delving into his distinguished career and offering insights on a range of subjects.
29 June 2024, 09:14 AM

‘Toofan’ to hit Indian theatres on July 5

After its regional success, with local theatres extending their shows to manage the immense audience the film is drawing, "Toofan" is poised to captivate audiences in West Bengal, India.
22 June 2024, 05:21 AM

Eid blockbusters: Top films, songs, and OTT hits steal the show

Several movies, songs, and OTT content have hit the screens and digital platforms during Eid ul-Azha, garnering significant attention and applause from audiences. Among them, the spotlight has prominently shone on the movie "Toofan", directed by Raihan Rafi.
19 June 2024, 18:05 PM

Experience the ‘Toofani’ journey, say no to piracy: Shakib Khan

Today, the much awaited Shakib Khan starrer ‘’Toofan” finally arrived in cinemas. 123 halls are screening the Raihan Rafi directorial project.
17 June 2024, 05:21 AM

‘Toofan’ trailer out: A glimpse into the dark world of a gangster

The trailer opens with a chilling voiceover from Chanchal Chowdhury, describing the titular character, Toofan, with the lines: "He is not humane, he is not savage either, Toofan is what he wanted to be…monster (rakkhosh)." This sets the tone for the dark and intense journey of Toofan, portrayed by Shakib Khan, from his adolescence to his rise as a notorious national-level criminal.
15 June 2024, 15:45 PM

Meet Tahsan Shuvo, the young lyricist behind ‘Toofan’ title track

The release of the energetic title track of “Toofan” (titled after the film) several days ago, amped up its reception across social media platforms almost immediately. Notably, Tahsan Shuvo, the man behind many title tracks for Bengali films, was also the one who penned the lyrics of the song.
14 June 2024, 12:42 PM

‘Toofan’ sees record advance ticket sales ahead of Eid premiere

Shakib Khan's latest film, "Toofan”, is set to premiere on Eid-ul-Azha, and advance ticket sales began 10 days prior to the release. Remarkably, 40 percent of tickets for the initial days have already been sold.
10 June 2024, 05:37 AM

Toofan’s ‘Ura Dhura’ drops on Shakib’s silver jubilee in industry

Since the teaser of the song “Lage Ura Dhura” from the film “Toofan” was released last Saturday, anticipation for the full song grew rapidly among fans. Today, the makers have finally released the song to celebrate Shakib Khan’s silver jubilee in showbiz.
28 May 2024, 13:30 PM

Raihan Rafi opposes censor board's move to halt 'Omimangshito' release

Upon receiving the concerning letter today noon, the director of the web-film, Raihan Rafi, pressed home his protest and concern over the undue censorship of the film’s content, stating it is against the creative freedom of filmmakers.
25 April 2024, 10:19 AM

Film Censor Board halts release of film allegedly based on Sagar-Runi murder case

The release of the Raihan Rafi directorial much-anticipated film "Omimangshito" has been halted by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board due to allegations of depicting real-life gruesome murder incidents.
25 April 2024, 07:45 AM

Shakib Khan starts shooting for ‘Toofan’ in India

Shakib Khan has recently traveled to India to commence filming of Raihan Rafi's "Toofan", starting today. The shoot is scheduled to last for a month.
15 April 2024, 05:00 AM

‘Omimangshito’ won’t be screened this Eid

Raihan Rafi's highly anticipated web-film "Omimangshito" will not be available on iScreen this Eid-ul-Fitr, due to complications with censorship.
9 April 2024, 08:34 AM

Official first look of ‘Toofan’ thrills fans

Earlier, director Raihan Rafi had promised fans that a storm would brew on social media with the release of the first look at 4:00pm.
27 March 2024, 10:58 AM

‘Poran’ is my career-favourite film: Bidya Sinha Mim

In conversation with The Daily Star, the actress shared about the film’s re-release alongside her other works and more.
10 March 2024, 12:44 PM