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{{Short description|2025 soundtrack album by Nilayan Chatterjee and Rathijit Bhattacharjee}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2025}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Raghu Dakat
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Nilayan Chatterjee]] and Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| cover = Raghu Dakat (soundtrack).jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2025|09|21|df=y}}
| recorded = 2025
| venue =
| studio = {{ubl|Sound Symphony Studios, [[Mumbai]]|Sunshine Studio, Mumbai|BBay Studios, Mumbai|Kailasa Studios}}
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]], [[Music of India|Indian conventional music]], [[Music of West Bengal|Bengali folk]], [[soft rock]]
| length = {{Duration|m=15|s=25}}
| language = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| label = [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Music]]
| producer = Nilayan Chatterjee Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Nilayan Chatterjee]]
| type = soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Dhumketu (2025 film)|Dhumketu]]
| prev_year = 2025
| title = Raghu Dakat
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Mon Maaney Na]]
| next_year = 2026
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Sonar Kellay Jawker Dhan]]
| prev_year = 2025
| title = Raghu Dakat
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Projapati 2]]
| next_year = 2025
}}
{{Singles
| name = Raghu Dakat
| type = Soundtrack
| single1 = Joy Kaali
| single1date = 27 August 2025
| single2 = Jhilmil Laage Re
| single2date = 6 September 2025
| single3 = Raghu Raghu
| single3date = 24 September 2025
| single4 = Agunpakhi
| single4date = 1 October 2025
}}
}}
'''''Raghu Dakat''''' is the soundtrack album composed by [[Nilayan Chatterjee]] and Rathijit Bhattacharjee, to the 2025 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[Epic film|epic]] [[Historical drama|period]] [[Action-adventure film|action-adventure]] film [[Raghu Dakat|of the same name]], directed by Dhrubo Banerjee. The film stars [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] in the [[Title character|titular role]] of a legendary folk hero set against the backdrop of the [[Indigo revolt]] (1859–1860), alongside [[Anirban Bhattacharya]], [[Sohini Sarkar]] and [[Idhika Paul]]. The film is produced by [[Shree Venkatesh Films|Shrikant Mohta]] and Dev under the banners of [[Shree Venkatesh Films]] and Dev Entertainment Ventures.

The album was released on 21 September 2025, under the [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Music]] label, ahead of the film's theatrical release during [[Durga Puja]]. Lyrics were penned by Chatterjee himself with Sugata Guha, Prasen and Barish. The soundtrack contains four singles—"Joy Kaali", "Jhilmil Laage Re", "Raghu Raghu" and "Agunpakhi".

== Background ==

Initially [[Bickram Ghosh]] was approached to compose for ''Raghu Dakat'', in his fifth collaboration with Dhrubo Banerjee after ''[[Guptodhoner Sandhane]]'' (2018), ''[[Durgeshgorer Guptodhon]]'' (2019), ''[[Golondaaj]]'' (2021) and ''[[Karnasubarner Guptodhon]]'' (2023). On 5 January 2025, [[Nilayan Chatterjee]] and Rathijit Bhattacharjee were featured during [[Muhurat shot|muhurat]] of the film, thereby confirming their inclusion to the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-10 |title='কিশোরী'র রেশ 'রঘু ডাকাত'-এও? দেবের ছবির গানের দায়িত্ব নিয়ে ফের জুটিতে রথীজিৎ-নীলায়ন? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/singer-composer-rathijit-bhattacharya-and-nilayan-chatterjee-may-join-team-raghu-dakat-as-music-directors-duo-dgtl/cid/1587390 |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=[[Anandabazar Patrika]]|language=bn}}</ref> It marks Nilayan and Rathijit's collaborations with [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] for the sixth time after ''[[Kishmish]]'' (2022), ''[[Kachher Manush]]'' (2022), ''[[Bagha Jatin (2023 film)|Bagha Jatin]]'' (2023), ''[[Khadaan]]'' (2024) and ''[[Dhumketu (2025 film)|Dhumketu]]'' (2025), and ''[[Projapati]]'' (2022), ''[[Pradhan (film)|Pradhan]]'' (2023) and ''Khadaan'' respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ডেস্ক |first=আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন |title='কিশমিশ' থেকে 'খাদান'— দেবের সঙ্গে জুটিতে সাফল্য, তবু তাল কাটল সুরকার নীলায়নের জীবনে! |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/devs-film-khadaan-music-composer-nilayan-chatterjees-ex-wife-rj-ayantika-got-hitched-for-the-second-time-dgtl/cid/1577878 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250426202650/https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/devs-film-khadaan-music-composer-nilayan-chatterjees-ex-wife-rj-ayantika-got-hitched-for-the-second-time-dgtl/cid/1577878 |archive-date=2025-04-26 |access-date=2026-01-11 |language=bn}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2025-08-31 |title=দেবদা, ধ্রুবদা থাকতে বলেছিল, কাজের চাপে পারিনি! 'জয় কালী' ধ্বনি দিয়েও কেন আফসোস রথীজিতের? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/what-instruments-did-rathijit-bhattacharya-use-in-the-songs-of-the-movie-raghu-dakat-dgtl/cid/1629692 |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=[[Anandabazar Patrika]]|language=bn}}</ref>

Nilayan stated that when the film began production, expectations were high for both the film's story and its music, aiming to create a soundscape that captured the "rebel spirit" of 19th-century colonial Bengal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raghu Dakat new song starring Dev and Idhika paul Jhilmil laage re teaser released |url=https://www.aajkaal.in/entertainment/raghu-dakat-new-song-starring-dev-and-idhika-paul-jhilmil-laage-re-teaser-released-110832 |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=[[Aajkaal]] |language=bn-IN}}</ref> Rathijit, who also provided its score, was designed to reflect the duality of the protagonist—his spiritual devotion to the goddess [[Kali]] and his role as a formidable outlaw fighting British oppression.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raghu Dakat: First song Joy Kali from Dev's upcoming film |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/southcinema/raghu-dakat-first-song-joy-kali-from-dev-s-upcoming-film-unveiled/ar-AA1Lju9x |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref> Much of the compositions were inspired from [[mantra]]s, with full focus on ancient instruments such as [[Veena]], [[Mridangam]] and [[Nadaswaram]], and the [[alap]] that reflected Bengali traditions.<ref name=":0" /> Rathijit focused on high-energy, percussive arrangements for the action sequences, using traditional instruments such as the [[Dhak (instrument)|Dhak]], [[Dhol]], and [[Taal (instrument)|Kartal]]. A key feature of the soundtrack is the "Raghu Raghu," which was promoted as a "Folk Rock×Trap Fusion Anthem," combining electric guitar riffs with rhythmic trap beats to appeal to a contemporary audience while maintaining the film's period authenticity. Banerjee insisted on using the Dhak not just as a festive instrument, but as a war drum. This led the composers to collaborate with traditional ''Dhaki'' (Dhak players) troupes from [[Birbhum district|Birbhum]] and [[Bankura]], recording raw, high-tempo rhythms that would eventually form the backbone of the film's action sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dev and Idhika paul starrer Raghu Dakats new song Jhilmil laage re released |url=https://www.aajkaal.in/entertainment/dev-and-idhika-paul-starrer-raghu-dakats-new-song-jhilmil-laage-re-released-125994 |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=[[Aajkaal]] |language=bn-IN}}</ref> Apart from it, "Jhilmil Laage Re" uses acoustic arrangements, featuring the [[Esraj]], [[Sarod]] and Flute, as a tribute to the [[Thumri]] style prevalent in 19th-century zamindari households.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-08 |title=Dev unveils Jhilmil Laage Re in Malda as Raghu Dakat's carnival begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dev-unveils-jhilmil-laage-re-in-malda-as-raghu-dakats-carnival-begins/articleshow/123760645.cms |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

[[Kailash Kher]]'s raw, high-pitched delivery was paired with Nilayan's contemporary composition "Agunpakhi," a blend of [[Semi-classical music|semi-classical]] Indian music and the early stages of the Bengali [[Folk music|folk]] musical. Conversely, the selection of Ishan Mitra for "Joy Kaali" was based on his ability to transition from a soft devotional baritone to a powerful high-octane crescendo.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-20 |title='আমার সব নায়িকা উদ্‌যাপনে শামিল', 'রঘু ডাকাত'-এর ট্রেলারমুক্তিতে খাঁড়া হাতে নাচ দেবের |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/dev-and-idhika-paul-starrer-movie-trailer-launch-event-became-a-celebration-of-bengali-cinema-dgtl/cid/1634683 |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=[[Anandabazar Patrika]]|language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-08-28 |title=Joy Kali sets the stage for Raghu Dakat |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/joy-kali-sets-the-stage-for-raghu-dakat/articleshow/123560124.cms |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Unlike many contemporary soundtracks that rely heavily on [[MIDI]] and samples, the ''Raghu Dakat'' score was recorded with a live 40-piece orchestra for the background score. The recording sessions took place in [[Kolkata]]. To capture the authentic "forest" atmosphere of the protagonist's hideout, several percussive tracks were recorded in open-air environments to use natural reverberation, a technique rarely used in modern Bengali film production.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dev and Srikant Mohta announced their planning for Raghu Dakat |url=https://www.aajkaal.in/entertainment/dev-and-srikant-mohta-announced-their-planning-for-raghu-dakat-118593 |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=[[Aajkaal]] |language=bn-IN}}</ref>

== Release ==
The soundtrack preceded with five singles: "Joy Kaali" was the first to be released on 27 August 2025,<ref>{{cite news |date=27 August 2025 |title='Joy Kali': Dev is a fierce devotee of Maa Kali in the first song from 'Raghu Dakat' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/first-song-from-dev-starrer-period-drama-is-out/cid/2119968 |access-date=7 September 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref> followed by "Jhilmil Laage Re" on 6 September 2025,<ref>{{cite news |date=6 September 2025 |title='Jhilmil Laage Re: Dev romances Idhika Paul in the forests of Krabi in new song from 'Raghu Dakat' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/romantic-song-jhilmil-laage-re-from-dev-starrer-period-drama-is-out/cid/2121632 |access-date=7 September 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref> "Raghu Raghu" on 24 September, and "Agunpakhi" on 1 October 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-10-03 |title=Agunpakhi soars with Kailash Kher's soul-stirring voice |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/agunpakhi-soars-with-kailash-khers-soul-stirring-voice/articleshow/124286800.cms |access-date=2026-01-11 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The soundtrack album was released on 21 September 2025, four days before the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-21 |title=Raghu Dakat reimagines a rebel's legend through action and visual splendour. Glimpses from a special screening... |url=https://t2online.in/screen/bengali/raghu-dakat-reimagines-a-rebel-s-legend-through-action-and-visual-splendour--glimpses-from-a-special-screening---/2001590 |access-date=2026-01-11 |website=[[The Telegraph (India)|t2online]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 15:25
| title1 = Joy Kaali
| length1 = 3:45
| lyrics1 = Sugata Guha
| music1 = Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| extra1 = Ishan Mitra Shreya Bhattacharjee Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| title2 = Jhilmil Laage Re
| length2 = 3:39
| lyrics2 = Prasen
| music2 = [[Nilayan Chatterjee]]
| extra2 = Ishan Mitra Shuchismita Chakraborty
| title3 = Raghu Raghu
| length3 = 2:48
| lyrics3 = Barish
| extra3 = Rathijit Bhattacharjee
| title4 = Agunpakhi
| length4 = 4:13
| lyrics4 = Nilayan Chatterjee
| extra4 = [[Kailash Kher]] Nilayan Chatterjee
}}

== Personnel ==

=== Backing Vocals ===
Crowd chorus: Ankit Malakar, Soumyabrata banerjee, Suman Das, Ayan Dhar, Sohan Bhattacharjee, Ritwik Paul, Mahul Nath, Debarghya Sengupta, Pralay Halder, Silajit Konar, Souparna Sarkar, Meghasree Mukherjee, Patrali Pramanik, Devjit

=== Personnel ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Song
!Personnel
|-
|"Joy Kaali"
|Ethnic Winds: Nirmalyo Humtoo Dey Ethnic percussions: Dipesh Varma Guitar, [[Oud]]: Jakiruddin Khan
|-
|"Jhilmil Laage Re"
|Flute: Subhamoy Ghosh
|-
|"Raghu Raghu"
|Ethnic percussion: Dipesh Verma
|-
|"Agunpakhi"
|Flute: Subhamoy Ghosh Traditional string instruments: Shamik Chakravarty
|}

=== Production ===
* Music Directors: [[Nilayan Chatterjee]], Rathijit Bhattacharjee
* Background Score: Rathijit Bhattacharjee
* Lyricists: Sugata Guha, Prasen, Barish, Nilayan Chatterjee
* Programming & Arrangement: Shamik Chakraborty, Kalam
* Rhythm Design: Rupam Percussionist, Arnab Das
* Mixing & Mastering: Shiladittiya Sarkar (BBay Studios, [[Mumbai]])
* Live Percussions: Birbhum Dhaki ensemble
* Music Label: [[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF Music]]

== References ==
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[[Category:2025 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:Bengali film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Epic film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Action film soundtracks]]
[[Category:Adventure film soundtracks]]

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