Daagi is a 2025 Bangladeshi film directed and written by Shihab Shaheen in his second directorial, jointly produced by Shahriar Shakil, Mahendra Soni, Redoan Rony under their respective banner SVF, Alpha-i and Chorki. Afran Nisho, Tama Mirza and Sunerah Binte Kamal star in the lead roles. This also marks the second film starring Afran Nisho, the first one being Surongo.
In early 2024, Alpha-i Entertainment Ltd. announced a joint venture with Shree Venkatesh Films to launch a production company. As part of this collaboration, Afran Nisho signed a contract for two films, one of which was set to be directed by Shihab Shaheen, marking his second directorial film.[3][4] On October 21, 2024, the film was officially registered as Daagi with the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association, making it Nisho’s second feature film.[5][6] The film was officially announced on December 8, coinciding with Nisho's birthday.[7]
Filming began in Saidpur, Nilphamari on December 23, 2024. Afran Nisho took part in the first day's shoot, joined by the two lead actresses.[8][9] The film was shot in multiple locations across Bangladesh, including Saidpur in Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Rajshahi, Barisal, Manikganj, Gazipur, and various parts of Dhaka.[10] After nearly two months and five days of shooting, the filming wrapped up on February 25, 2025.[11][12]
The film's soundtrack was composed by Sajid Sarker, reuniting with director Shihab Shaheen after a decade, following their last collaboration on Chuye Dile Mon (2015). The first song, Ektukhani Mon, was released on March 20, 2025. It was penned by poet and novelist Sadat Hossain and performed by Tahsan Rahman Khan and Masha Islam.[13][14] Afran Nisho made his playback debut with the title track, a duet with Arafat Mohsin, released on March 26, coinciding with Independence Day. The song was composed by Arafat Mohsin himself and penned by Rasel Mahmud.[15]
On March 11, 2025, a 1-minute and 7-second teaser of the film was released, featuring Afran Nisho in three different looks.[16][17] On March 24, 2025, the film received a "U" certificate from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board.[18] On March 27 2025, Filmmakers did a press conference and Afran Nisho took an entry like a prisoner, handcuffed with some police, on the same date Trailer was launched.
Release
The film was released in theaters on Eid al-Fitr, 2025.[19]
Latiful Haque of Prothom Alo rated Dagi as one of the finest recent Bangla films, praising its raw emotion, layered screenplay, and Arafan Nisho's powerful performance. A gripping rural drama elevated by strong direction and memorable dialogue.[23]
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