The Eid celebrations may be over, but the holiday cheer doesn’t have to be. What better way to pass those lazy post Eid afternoons than gathering the family around the screen for a proper Shakib Khan marathon? The undisputed Megastar of Bangladesh has been churning out hit after hit over the last few years, ranging from gritty crime dramas to soul-crushing love stories. Five movies you should see.
1. Borbaad (2025) – Biggest Bangladeshi Movie of the decade
Directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, Borbaad is a riveting cocktail of romance, action and hard-hitting drama and sets a new standard for Dhallywood cinema. Shakib Khan as Ariyan Mirza, a man with shades of grey, in a world of betrayal and high stakes action, with stylish execution, powerful dialogues and unexpected twists elevating the storyline. The film was made with a budget of Tk 15 crore, but it earned a whopping Tk 95 crore at the box office. It was the biggest Bangladeshi hit in recent memory. It reunites Shakib with Idhika Paul after their hit movie Priyotoma and also brings back Jisshu Sengupta to Bangladeshi cinema after around 23 years. A must-see for all ages.
2. The Hurricane That Hit Bangladesh (Toofan, 2024)
Toofan, set in Bangladesh in the 1990s, traces the metamorphosis of a notorious criminal gangster to the most feared don of the underworld, while a resolute CID officer tracks him down relentlessly. Made on a humble Tk 7 crore budget, the film became a Tk 56 crore box office monster, drawing attention from even Bollywood trade analysts. With Mimi Chakraborty and Chanchal Chowdhury in memorable supporting roles, Toofan is pure, unapologetic masala entertainment at its very best.
3. Priyotoma (2023) – Bangladesh’s Heartbreaking Love Story
Priyotoma is a romantic drama tragedy film directed by Himel Ashraf. It is about a tragic love story that leaves an eternal impression on Sumon, played by Shakib Khan. Sumon’s world is destroyed, and he is forever changed. Priyotoma was released on Eid 2023 and made the holiday a celebration, earning Tk 41–42 crore and becoming the second-highest-grossing Bangladeshi film of all time at the time of its release. Have tissues on hand – this one is a tear-jerker.
4. Shikari (2016) — The Indo-Bangla Classic
Shikari is a Bangladesh-India joint venture movie with Shakib Khan, Srabanti Chatterjee and Rahul Dev in lead roles. The film was released in July 2016. This stylish action film made Shakib a pan-Bengal star, with fans dubbing him ‘Banglar Salman Khan’ for his slick portrayal of a hitman. Even after ten years, Shikari is a classic, for sure. For family viewing, it’s still brilliant, and you get to see Shakib at his most charismatic.
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5. Dorod / Dard (2024) – Shakib goes international
Dorod is a joint production of Bangladesh and India, starring Shakib Khan and Indian actress Sonal Chauhan. The film was released in November 2024 in 257 theatres across 22 countries, making it one of the most widely distributed Bangladeshi films ever. Shot abroad and made on a Tk 10 crore budget, it opened big in multiplexes and proved that Shakib can still pull audiences with sheer star power alone. A fun watch for families who like glossy, globe-trotting productions.
And this is what Shakib Khan does best – keep you glued to the screen this Eid. Have fun watching!
Summary: From the record-shattering Borbaad to the tearjerker Priyotoma, Shakib Khan’s recent filmography offers something for every kind of viewer this Eid. Here are five of his biggest hits to add to your family watchlist this holiday season.
