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{{Short description|2023 Indian Bengali film by Avijit Sen}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pradhan
| image = Pradhan Movie image.jpg
| caption = Pradhan Movie Poster
| alt =
| director = [[Avijit Sen]]
| producer = [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] Atanu Raychaudhuri Pranab Kumar Guha
| writer = Subhadeep Das
| screenplay = Shubhadeep Das
| story = Atanu Ray Chaudhuri Avijit Sen
| starring = [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] [[Soham Chakraborty]] [[Paran Bandyopadhyay]] [[Soumitrisha Kundu]] [[Anirban Chakrabarti]] [[Mamata Shankar]] [[Sabitri Chatterjee]]
| music = [[Shantanu Moitra]] [[Anupam Roy]] Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| cinematography = [[Gopi Bhagat]]
| editing = Sujoy Dutta Roy
| studio = Bengal Talkies Dev Entertainment Ventures
| distributor = [[PVR Inox Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|12|22}}
| runtime = 162:36 minutes <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwODEwMTIyMDIzMDAwMTU=|title=CBFC | Search Film }}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Bengali
| gross = {{INR}}7 crore <ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan Box Office |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kabuliwala-and-pradhan-box-office-collection-devs-film-collects-4-19-crore-in-three-weeks-and-mithuns-film-2-37-crore-31705223672128.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114110426/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kabuliwala-and-pradhan-box-office-collection-devs-film-collects-4-19-crore-in-three-weeks-and-mithuns-film-2-37-crore-31705223672128.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 January 2024}}</ref>
| budget = 
}}

'''''Pradhan''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali-language]] [[Political satire|political satire film]] co-written and directed by [[Avijit Sen]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dev: 'সব কিছু ঠিক থাকলে...' নতুন জার্নি শুরু দেবের. |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/photos/dev-with-soham-and-soumitrisha-starts-shooting-of-avijit-sen-directorial-pradhan-484865}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dev Film: দেবের 'প্রধান' ছবিতে রয়েছে কী কী চমক? হদিশ দিলেন পরিচালক |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/dev-film-actor-dev-shares-his-next-film-pradhan-poster-on-social-media-know-in-details-1022933}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=গোয়েন্দা দেব এবার পুলিশ অফিসারের ভূমিকায় |url=https://tv9bangla.com/entertainment/tollywood/dev-next-film-pradhan-going-to-release-on-this-christmas-888605.html}}</ref> Produced by [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], Atanu Raychaudhuri and Pranab Kumar Guha under the banners of Dev Entertainment Ventures and Bengal Talkies respectively, the film stars [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Anirban Chakrabarti]], [[Paran Bandyopadhyay]], [[Soham Chakraborty]] and [[Soumitrisha Kundu]] in the lead roles. The action sequences in this film are designed by Aejaz Gulab.<ref>{{cite news |title=দেবের সঙ্গে শুটিংয়ের মাঝেই সেট থেকে ভাইরাল সোহমের 'প্রধান' ছবির লুক |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/bengali/west-bengal/entertainment/movie/dev-soham-spotted-during-pradhan-shoot/wb20230909145937986986745}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=আজ থেকে নতুন শুরু দেবের! 'প্রধান' পুলিশে নাম লেখালেন অভিনেতা |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/dev-new-movie-pradhan-starts-as-police-man-664209/}}</ref> This film marks the third collaboration between Sen and Dev after the blockbusters ''[[Tonic (film)|Tonic]]'' and ''[[Projapoti (2022 film)|Projapoti]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Soumitrisha Kundoo starts shooting for Dev starrer 'Pradhan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/soumitrisha-kundoo-starts-shooting-for-dev-starrer-pradhan/articleshow/103122592.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ফিরছে দেব-পরাণ জুটি, অভিজিতের হাত ধরে শীতে আসছে পরিবার 'প্রধান' ছবি |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-and-paran-bandopadhyay-will-reunite-again-in-avijit-sen-movie-pradhan-which-will-release-on-winter-31681544352871.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422081918/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-and-paran-bandopadhyay-will-reunite-again-in-avijit-sen-movie-pradhan-which-will-release-on-winter-31681544352871.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2023}}</ref>

The film marked the big - screen debut of [[Mithai (Bengali TV series)|Mithai]] fame [[Soumitrisha Kundu]].<ref>{{cite news |title=চলতি সপ্তাহে উত্তরবঙ্গে টিম 'প্রধান', ছবির নির্মাতারা কী ভাবে প্রস্তুতি নিচ্ছেন? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/bengali-film-pradhan-team-is-heading-for-north-bengal-for-shooting-dgtl/cid/1455602}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dev-Soumitrisha to romance in the hills of North Bengal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/pradhan-update-dev-soumitrisha-to-romance-in-the-hills-of-north-bengal/articleshow/100866253.cms?from=mdr}}</ref> It was released on 22 December 2023, on the occasion of [[Christmas]] weekend.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan: Dev and company start shooting in Chalsa |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pradhan-dev-and-company-start-shooting-in-chalsa/916b96bb5c484}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=পুলিশকে নিয়ে চিরাচরিত ধারণা বদলে দেবেন দেব! অভিনেতার 'প্রধান' লক্ষ্য কী? |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/pradhan-trailer-dev-paran-banerjee-soumitrisha-new-film-pradhan-trailer-released-know-in-details-1028947}}</ref> It became a [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] at the box office running for 125 days in the cinema halls, thus making it the third consecutive [[box-office]] success for Dev and Avijit Sen duo.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Suksham |title=Pradhan OTT release date Hoichoi: When to watch Paran B's Bengali film |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/pradhan-ott-release-date-hoichoi-when-to-watch-paran-bs-bengali-film-639189.html |access-date=7 April 2025 |work=[[Indiatimes]] |date=1 August 2024}}</ref> The film got its digital premiere on 9 August 2024 on Hoichoi. The film got its World TV Premier on 22 September 2024 on [[Zee Bangla]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dev: With 'Pradhan' we want to break the pattern |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dev-with-pradhan-we-want-to-break-the-pattern-keeping-the-essence-intact/articleshow/99550746.cms?from=mdr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan Movie- Dev: শেষ হল 'প্রধান'-র শ্যুট! টনিক'-র স্ট্র্যাটেজি কাজে লাগাচ্ছেন দেব- নির্মাতারা? |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/cinema-and-tv-serial-news/tollywood-bengali-cinema/story/dev-soumitrisha-kundoo-movie-pradhan-shooting-wraps-in-kolkata-after-dooars-shoot-movie-may-release-on-christmas-2023-upcoming-new-bengali-film-soc-708918-2023-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The blockbuster trio of Dev, Avijit Sen and Atanu Raychaudhuri have come together with the new film Pradhan |url=https://t2online.in/screen/bengali/the-blockbuster-trio-of-dev-avijit-sen-and-atanu-raychaudhuri-have-come-together-with-the-new-film-pradhan/386456}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Newly married police officer Deepak Pradhan is transferred to Dharmapur, a remote village in North Bengal, on election duty. Upon reaching the place, he learns that the village panchayat is being headed by local strongman Jatileshwar Mukherjee for the last fifteen years. He forcefully prevents any opponent to file nomination against him, and as such, he gets elected unopposed every time. Deepak is tasked with conducting free and fair elections this time.

Upon inspecting, Deepak finds that every aspect of the village from the local school to the local police station is filled with corruption, all ultimately leading to Jatileshwar. Even his junior officers are on his payroll. The commoners of the village have been impoverished under Jatileshwar's dictatorship.

Deepak learns that his landlord Jiban Krishna Sarkar was the former headmaster of the village school. He was wrongly framed of theft by Jatileshwar when he raised his voice against his misdeeds. Deepak, along with his fellow villagers, inspire Jiban to file his nomination against Jatileshwar in the upcoming panchayat elections.

Jatileshwar and his goons try to rig the election by every possible means. On the other hand, Deepak and his juniors, now transformed under his leadership, try their level best to conduct a peaceful election. In their effort, Deepak's loyal assistant Bibek loses his life in riots. On the day of counting, Jiban wins the election by a margin of one vote, much to the happiness of the villagers. In the end, Jatileshwar gets arrested for his crimes.

== Cast ==
* [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] as Deepak Pradhan, [[Station House Officer|Inspector-in-charge]] at Dharmapur Police Station<ref>{{cite news |title=অধিকারি নয়, দীপক প্রধান, পদবি বদলে নতুন চমক দেবের! ব্যাপারটা কী |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/dev-shares-first-look-of-new-movie-pradhan/}}</ref>
* [[Paran Bandyopadhyay]] as Jiban Krishna Sarkar, a retired teacher, later Panchayat Pradhan of Dharmapur
* [[Mamata Shankar]] as Shanti Sarkar, Jiban Krishna's wife
* [[Sabitri Chatterjee]] as Deepak's grandmother
* [[Soumitrisha Kundu]] as Rumi Pradhan, Deepak's wife
* [[Soham Chakraborty]] as Bibek Ray, sub-inspector at Dharmapur Police Station
* [[Anirban Chakrabarti]] as Jatileshwar Mukherjee, a politician and head of Dharmapur village council
* [[Kharaj Mukherjee]] as opposition leader and local cow milk seller of Dharmapur
* [[Ambarish Bhattacharya]] as Pradip, a tenant of Jiban Krishna
* [[Kanchan Mullick]] as Ratan, a primary school teacher
* [[Koneenica Banerjee]] as Shikha, Pradip's wife
* [[Sohini Sengupta]] as Joba Mukherjee, Jatileshwar's wife
* [[Biswanath Basu]] as Jatileshwar's Bahubali Party worker
* Ananya Banerjee as Anuradha Sen, [[superintendent of police]] of Jalpaiguri and Deepak's superior
* Sneha Basu as Jiban's son's girlfriend
* Arindol Bagchi as vote counting officer
* [[Sujan Mukherjee (actor)|Sujan Mukherjee]] as Sub-Inspector Nilmoni Dutta
* Debasish Mondal as Jatileshwar's Bahubali Party worker
* Rupsha Chakraborty as Bibek's wife
* Biswajit Ghosh Majumdar as Jatileshwar's nephew
* [[Biswajit Chakraborty]] as Deepak's father
* Tulika Basu as Deepak's mother
* [[John Bhattacharya]] as Jiban's son
* Debnath Chatterjee as Returning officer

== Production ==
=== Development ===
Dev took to his social media handles to announce the film on 15 April 2023. The shooting was started from 25 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=First Look: Dev in Bengali film 'Pradhan' |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/features/first-look-dev-in-bengali-film-pradhan-530526}}</ref> Both Dev and Soham went through huge physical transformation with [[cupping therapy]] and gym to lose weight for their roles in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title='Pradhan' |url=https://www.jiyobangla.com/news/in-between-shooting-for-the-upcoming-film-pradhan-dev-posted-pictures-with-her-mother?q}}</ref> On 10 November Dev announced wrap for the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan Release Date |url=https://technosports.co.in/pradhan-poster-dev-unveils-the-poster-and-relea/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Dev's Pradhan wrap |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/devs-pradhan-wrap-mimis-vacay-look-ritabharis-looking-like-a-wow-reel-tollywood-update/cid/1979050}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The principal photography took place in [[Chalsa, India|Chalsa]], [[Dooars]], Samsing, Rocky Island, Mondol Gaon, Ranichera in [[North Bengal]] and [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Atanu Raychaudhuri about his memorable shooting experience of Pradhan |url=https://t2online.in/screen/bengali/-it-was-a-dark-night-but-still-all-of-us-could-see-two-elephants-moving-fast-through-the-jungle-writes-producer-atanu-raychaudhuri-about-his-memorable-shooting-experience-of-pradhan/662893}}</ref> During the shooting Dev fell ill and succumbed to high fever, but he recovered soon.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan shooting location |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dev-makes-quick-recovery-from-fever-pradhans-north-bengal-shoot-in-full-swing/articleshow/103423068.cms?from=mdr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan: Dev is fine and the shoot is on, says the team from North Bengal |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pradhan-dev-is-fine-and-the-shoot-is-on-says-the-team-from-north-bengal/13d290f3d6512}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=প্রধান শুটিংয়ের মাঝে শরীর খারাপ, রক্ত পরীক্ষা করানো হয়েছে দেবের |url=https://bengali.indianexpress.com/entertainment/dev-actors-health-condition-pradhan-shooting-in-north-bengal-668142/}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
An announcement poster was released on 25 August 2023 to mark the beginning of filming.<ref>{{cite news |title=পুজোর উপহার তৈরি, ক্রিসমাসের তোড়জোড় শুরু করে দিলেন দেব, শুটিং শুরু হল 'প্রধান' |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/tollywood-actor-starts-shoot-for-his-christmas-movie-pradhan-dgtl/cid/1454757}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan': শুরু হল 'প্রধান' ছবির শ্যুটিং, প্রকাশ্যে নতুন পোস্টার |url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/dev-and-soumitrisha-kundu-starrer-new-movie-pradhan-shooting-starts-today-new-poster-out-1003777}}</ref> On 10 November 2023, the first poster was released at a press conference at [[Nandan (Kolkata)|Nandan]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan: Dev, Soumitrisha Kundu, Anirban Chakrabarti, Paran Bandyopadhyay, and others gather at the poster launch |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pradhan-dev-soumitrisha-kundu-anirban-chakrabarti-paran-bandyopadhyay-and-others-gather-at-the-poster-launch/b69ca058b7463}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='সবকিছু ঠিক থাকলে...' চমক দেবের |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/photos/first-poster-launch-of-devs-next-film-pradhan-494972}}</ref> The trailer was released on 4 December 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=ট্রেলারে দেব-সৌমিতৃষার মিষ্টি রোম্যান্স, বড়দিনেই মুক্তি পাবে 'প্রধান' |url=https://bangla.aajtak.in/cinema-and-tv-serial-news/story/dev-soumitrisha-starrer-pradhan-trailer-release-on-social-media-pradhan-movie-trailer-out-today-tollywood-entertainment-news-sum-721032-2023-12-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='এই হাত ঘুষ খায় না', অঞ্চল প্রধানকে হুঁশিয়ারি ইন্সপেক্টর দেবের! মিঠাইরানি এবার বড়পর্দায় |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-soumitrisha-starrer-pradhan-trailer-out-now-watch-31701693763309.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204141722/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-soumitrisha-starrer-pradhan-trailer-out-now-watch-31701693763309.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 December 2023}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The film was released in the theatres on 22 December 2023 on the occasion of [[Christmas]] weekend.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dev Pradhan: টনিক টিমের ফের চমক! এবার ক্রিসমাসে আসছে দেবের 'প্রধান |url=https://eisamay.com/entertainment/cinema/dev-upcoming-film-pradhan-will-be-release-this-christmas/articleshow/99579244.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ফিরছে দেব-পরাণ জুটি, অভিজিতের হাত ধরে শীতে আসছে পরিবার 'প্রধান' ছবি |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-and-paran-bandopadhyay-will-reunite-again-in-avijit-sen-movie-pradhan-which-will-release-on-winter-31681544352871.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422081918/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dev-and-paran-bandopadhyay-will-reunite-again-in-avijit-sen-movie-pradhan-which-will-release-on-winter-31681544352871.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2023}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film was released on the OTT platform Hoichoi on 9 August 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Suksham |title=Pradhan OTT release date Hoichoi: When to watch Paran B's Bengali film |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/pradhan-ott-release-date-hoichoi-when-to-watch-paran-bs-bengali-film-639189.html |access-date=7 April 2025 |work=[[Indiatimes]] |date=1 August 2024}}</ref>

== Reception ==
===Box office===
Pradhan grossed approximately ₹1.50 Crore within first five days of release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-27 |title=কাবুলিওয়ালা পেরলো ১ কোটির ঘর, অনেকটা এগিয়ে প্রধান! দেবের ছবির ৫ দিনের আয় কত? |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/pradhan-vs-kabuliwala-box-office-collection-devs-film-collects-1-5cr-mithuns-film-is-around-1-cr-31703672751450.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228033142/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/pradhan-vs-kabuliwala-box-office-collection-devs-film-collects-1-5cr-mithuns-film-is-around-1-cr-31703672751450.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 December 2023 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}</ref> According to the film trade magazine Film Information, the film collected over ₹60 Lakhs from national multiplex chains only in West Bengal in its first week of theatrical run. At the end of 3rd week, the total Box Office of the film amounts to ₹4.19 Crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-14 |title=তিন সপ্তাহ পর ৫ কোটি থেকে সামান্যই দূরে প্রধান, কী অবস্থা মিঠুনের কাবুলিওয়ালার? |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kabuliwala-and-pradhan-box-office-collection-devs-film-collects-4-19-crore-in-three-weeks-and-mithuns-film-2-37-crore-31705223672128.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114110426/https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kabuliwala-and-pradhan-box-office-collection-devs-film-collects-4-19-crore-in-three-weeks-and-mithuns-film-2-37-crore-31705223672128.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
The film received positive reviews from critics. [[The Telegraph India]] reviewed the film and wrote "Although the three-hour runtime makes it too long, the breathtaking cinematography, brilliant acting and well-placed songs elevates the film."<ref>{{cite news |title=Dev and Avijit Sen's third collaboration is a compelling social drama |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/pradhan-dev-and-avijit-sens-third-collaboration-is-a-compelling-social-drama/cid/1989474}}</ref> Santanu Das of [[Hindustan Times]] wrote "The movie depicts the bitter reality of today's political and social scenario with a directorial infusion of surprise and intrigue. Although the film gets depictable, the cast has presented a commendable performance."<ref>{{cite news |title=Dev shines in Avijit Sen's earnest and sincere cop drama |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/pradhan-movie-review-dev-cop-drama-avijit-sen-101703314119730.html}}</ref> Shamayita Chakraborty of OTTPlay reviewed the film and wrote "Pradhan is a perfect example of a Bengali commercial film that are not made today. It has Bengali sensibilities juxtaposed with high-octane drama."<ref>{{cite news |title=Anirban Chakrabarti is a showstopper in Dev-Paran Bandyopadhyay's drama |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/pradhan-review-anirban-chakrabarti-is-a-showstopper-in-dev-paran-bandyopadhyays-drama/050c554675118}}</ref> [[Sangbad Pratidin]] reviewed the film and praised the "acting of the cast and the directorial mettle."<ref>{{cite news |title=দুষ্টের দমন, শিষ্টের পালন! কেমন হল দেবের 'প্রধান'? |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/film-review/dev-soham-soumitrisha-starrer-pradhan-film-review/}}</ref>

Souvik Saha of CineKolkata rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It provides a Bengali film with strong performances, effective direction and a gripping narrative. Despite some drawbacks like the length and weak comedy, overall it puts a positive impact."<ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan Movie Review : A Riveting Bengali Thriller with Twists and Turns |url=https://cinekolkata.com/review/pradhan-movie-review-a-riveting-bengali-thriller-with-twists-and-turns/}}</ref> Virat Verma of Flickonclick rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film delivers a thought provoking message while keeping the audience engaged with its well-paced plot and strong performances."<ref>{{cite news |title=Pradhan Bengali Movie Review: Compelling Moral Dilemma of a Police Officer |url=https://www.flickonclick.com/pradhan-bengali-movie-review-compelling-moral-dilemma-of-a-police-officer/}}</ref>

==Awards==
* Most Popular Film - [[7th WBFJA Award]], 2024
* Most Popular Actor - Dev - [[7th WBFJA Award]], 2024

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt29923681}}
{{Dev Entertainment Ventures}}

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[[Category:Indian political drama films]]
[[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]]
[[Category:Dev Entertainment Ventures films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Avijit Sen]]
[[Category:Films distributed by PVR Inox Pictures]]
[[Category:Bengali-language action drama films]]
[[Category:Bengali-language political drama films]]
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