Afran Nisho’s ‘Domm’ leads Eid box office with houseful shows

Published : Tuesday, 24 March, 2026 at 1:40 PM Count : 6

Afran Nisho’s “Domm” has emerged as the clear frontrunner among this Eid’s film releases, drawing packed audiences into its third day in theatres.

On Monday (March 23), the Redoan Rony-directed film ran 32 shows across eight branches of Star Cineplex—all of them houseful, according to the multiplex chain’s official listings. The numbers place “Domm” comfortably ahead of its competitors in the ongoing Eid box office race.

Tanim Noor’s “Bonolota Express” followed with 29 shows, while Mehedi Hassan Hridoy’s “Rakkhosh” secured 19. Raihan Rafi’s “Pressure Cooker” trailed with 15 screenings at the same circuit.

Audience response has been emphatic. Viewers exiting theatres described “Domm” as a rare cinematic experience in Bangladesh, praising its visual scale and technical execution. Some called it “a new standard for cinematography,” while others described it as “international in quality.” One viewer remarked, “I never imagined a film like ‘Domm’ could be made in Bangladesh.”

The film’s momentum has been building steadily. On Eid day, it opened with 25 shows at Star Cineplex, rising to 31 the following day, and climbing further on its third day. It is also running regular screenings at other chains, including Blockbuster Cinemas and Lion Cinemas.

“Domm” marks Afran Nisho’s third major big-screen outing after “Surongo” and “Daagi”, reinforcing his transition from television to cinema. The film also signals director Redoan Rony’s return to feature filmmaking after nearly a decade, making it his third full-length project.

Alongside Nisho, the cast includes Chanchal Chowdhury and Puja Chery.

Produced by SVF Alpha-i in association with the streaming platform Chorki, “Domm” is billed under the tagline “Until the Last Breath” and is inspired by real events. The film has a runtime of 2 hours, 8 minutes, and 28 seconds, and has received a ‘U’ certificate from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, making it suitable for all audiences.

The screenplay is credited to Syed Ahmed Shawki, Al-Amin Hasan Nirjhar, Md Saifullah Riyad, and Robiul Alam Robi, developed in collaboration with the director.

Music plays a notable role in the film. Veteran singer Sabina Yasmin has re-recorded her iconic song “Ei Mon Tomake Dilam” after 44 years in a new arrangement by Arafat Mohsin Nidhi, alongside vocals from Momin Biswas. The original lyrics were written by Gazi Mazharul Anwar, with composition by Anwar Parvez; additional lines for the film version were penned by Tanmoy Parvez.

Another track, “Kothay Pabo Tare”, has been written and composed by Parsha Mahjabeen Purnee, with vocals by Imran Mahmudul. The film also features a reimagined version of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s “Durgamo Giri Kantar Moru”, arranged by Naved Parvez and performed by Deepto.

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