Raihan Rafi
‘Andhar’ teaser offers first glimpse of death, mystery and black magic
The first poster for Raihan Rafi’s horror film “Andhar” was unveiled some time ago, with the characters’ looks generating considerable interest among audiences. Since then, anticipation had been building for the teaser. The wait finally ended on Thursday with the release of the film’s much-awaited teaser.
4 September 2026
‘Andhar’ unveils first official poster, sets October release
Raihan Rafi has unveiled the first official poster of his much-anticipated horror film “Andhar”, confirming that the star-studded production will arrive in theatres this October.
21 August 2026
Siam Ahmed unveils first look from Raihan Rafi’s ‘Andhar’
Filmmaker Raihan Rafi has unveiled the first look of Siam Ahmed’s character in his upcoming supernatural thriller “Andhar”.
14 August 2026
The scale of ‘Andhar’ will be unforeseen: Chanchal Chowdhury
Acclaimed actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up for the release of his new film "Andhar", directed by Raihan Rafi. Playing Shamsher in the big-budget production, Chanchal says the film ventures into territory rarely explored in Bangladeshi cinema.
14 August 2026
Chanchal Chowdhury steps into the role of Shamsher in ‘Andhar’
Anticipation surrounding Raihan Rafi’s upcoming film “Andhar” continues to grow as the director gradually unveils what he calls the film’s “unofficial first looks”. Following Nazifa Tushi, Afsana Mimi and Farrukh Ahmed Rehan, Rafi has now revealed Chanchal Chowdhury’s look from the film.
13 August 2026
Raihan Rafi ‘leaks’ Nazifa Tushi’s look from ‘Andhar’
In an unconventional promotional move, director Raihan Rafi has "leaked" the first glimpse of Nazifa Tushi's character from his upcoming film "Andhar". Unlike the usual unofficial set leaks that surface through anonymous sources or entertainment pages, this reveal came directly from the filmmaker himself.
31 July 2026
Raihan Rafi, Abdullah Mohammad Saad team up for new film ‘Eyes’
While details about the storyline, cast and production schedule have yet to be revealed, the announcement has already generated interest among cinephiles, as it marks the first collaboration between Rafi and Saad, two filmmakers known for their distinct cinematic styles.
30 June 2026
‘Andhar’ eyes year-end release after World Cup
Following the completion of filming, the star-studded film “Andhar” was officially announced last year, with its makers revealing that it would hit theatres in 2026. Since then, there has been little to no update on the project.
19 June 2026
Bassbaba Sumon lends voice to ‘Andhar’
Sumon is also directly connected to the film’s story. He co-wrote “Andhar” with Shakib Chowdhury and Adnan Adib Khan of Cryptic Fate. Speaking about the project, Sumon described it as a film of a different kind—one that blends horror with comic relief, action, thriller elements, and even touches of detective fiction. He added that such a genre combination has not been seen before in Bangladeshi cinema.
19 April 2026
Chanchal, Rafi join Shakib Khan at screening, spark buzz around ‘Toofan 2’
However, it was a single moment that quickly caught public attention—a frame featuring Shakib Khan with director Raihan Rafi and actor Chanchal Chowdhury. The trio, who previously collaborated on “Toofan”, were seen sharing a warm exchange, embracing and celebrating their recent successes.
1 April 2026
Aupee Karim praises Nazifa Tushi, ‘Pressure Cooker’
However, she pointed out a few limitations. “Personally, I felt that if certain parts were shortened or a few characters removed, it might have felt more cohesive,” she added.
31 March 2026
A film isn’t a race, you don’t have to be ‘first’: Raihan Rafi
The ‘whistle’ seems to be blowing loud for Raihan Rafi as he gears up to present what could be one of the most experimental films of his career, with “Pressure Cooker”.
12 March 2026
Reason why Raihan Rafi dedicated ‘Pressure Cooker’ to Tareque Masud
On Friday evening, the third poster of the film was unveiled, with Rafi sharing it on social media and announcing that he is dedicating the film to the late filmmaker Tareque Masud.
28 February 2026
Raihan Rafi unveils first look of ‘Pressure Cooker’
With the poster release, Raihan Rafi also confirmed that “Pressure Cooker” is set to hit theatres across the country during Eid-ul-Fitr.
21 February 2026
Filmmaker Raihan Rafi receives Inspiring Ten honour
Popular Bangladeshi filmmaker Raihan Rafi has been awarded the Starship Inspiring Ten 2025 honour in recognition of his contribution to the cultural sector. The awards were presented at a grand ceremony held recently at the ballroom of Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka.
12 January 2026
Bubly reunites with Raihan Rafi for ‘Pressure Cooker’
The actress recently completed shooting for Rasheda Akter Lazuk-directed “Shapla Shaluk”, where she stars opposite Shajal Noor. Although some portions of the film are still left to be shot, Bubly has already moved on to her next assignment.
6 January 2026
‘Omimangshito’ goes beyond the Sagar-Runi mystery, says Raihan Rafi
After nearly two years of being stalled by censorship hurdles, filmmaker Raihan Rafi’s web film “Omimangshito” has finally been released. The thriller began streaming on the iScreen platform from 7 pm on Monday and is available to viewers both in Bangladesh and abroad through subscription.
16 December 2025
Ahead of ‘Omimangshito’ release, Raihan Rafi shares an emotional message
Tension-filled web film “Omimangshito” is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen today. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Raihan Rafi, the film has already generated strong curiosity following the release of its trailer.
15 December 2025
Raihan Rafi’s ‘Omimangshito’ finally set for release
Raihan Rafi’s much-awaited web-film “Omimangshito” is finally set for release on iScreen.
8 December 2025
Raihan Rafi’s ‘Omimangshito’ finally set for December release
“Omimangshito”, Raihan Rafi’s long-delayed web film based on the mysterious murder of a journalist couple, is finally set for release this December on OTT platform iScreen.
27 November 2025