Priyotoma

The film story was written by late Faruk Hossain alone and Himel Ashraf jointly wrote the screenplay and dialogues with him.

It is a tragic love story that left an indelible mark on Sumon's (played by Shakib Khan) life, shattering his world and left him forever transformed, featuring Idhika Paul, Shahiduzzaman Selim and Lutfur Rahman George in the lead role.

Six years after this announcement the principal photography of the film officially began on 8 May 2023, under Arshad Adnan's production.

The film was shot mostly in Dhaka, Sylhet and Sunamganj with sporadic schedules in Cox's Bazar and Bandarban.

The music was composed by Akassh, Prince Mahmud and Sajid Sarker, cinematography handled by Saiful Shaheen, choreographed by Baba Yadav and editing was by Simit Ray Antor.

In a twist of fate, Sumon found himself entangled in the arms of a politician's daughter, an encounter that would forever alter the course of his existence.

This tragic love story left an indelible mark on Sumon's life, shattering his world and leaving him forever transformed.

At that time, director Himel Ashraf told Prothom Alo that the filming would begin in late February or early March 2018.

[19][20] On 25 April 2023, through a Facebook post, director Himel Ashraf announced the release date of the film on Eid al-Adha 2023 and named Arshad Adnan as the producer under Versatile Media.

[32] Later on 2 June, the first look of the film was revealed, where Shakib Khan was seen standing in the rain with long hair, slicked back, a sad look with a cigarette on his lips.

The song was shot for three days at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) in Dhaka and Panam City in Narayanganj.

[52] It was released on 24 June 2023, on Shakib Khan's official Facebook page and his own production company SK Films' YouTube channel.

The song is sung by Balam along with Somnur Monir Konal, which lyrics penned by Asif Iqbal is composed by Akassh.

Lyrics written by Someshwar Oli, who collaborate with Mahmud for the first time,[59] the song is sung by Aquib Zaman Riyad, which is his debut film.

[62] The film's fourth song titled "Govire" was sung by Rehaan Rasul and Priyanka Gope, which composed by Sajid Sarker and lyrics penned by Zahid Akbar.

Then on 25 April 2023, director Himel Ashraf announced the release date of the film on Eid al Adha 2023 through a Facebook post.

He also said that after America, the film will be released in many countries including Middle East, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, India.

Sajib Saptak, director of the organisation, told The Daily Star that the film Antarjal was supposed to be released on the same date in the United States and Canada on the occasion of Eid.

[78] The film was later released on 7 July in 42 theatres in North America, including 37 in the United States and 5 in Canada.

He said that soon 'Priyotoma' will be released in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Finland, London (UK), Ireland, France.

[95] A special screening of the film was held at Star Cineplex, Dhaka, which was attended by the President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin and First Lady Rebecca Sultana and his family members.

Also the entire team of the film including protagonist Shakib Khan, director Himel Ashraf and producer Arshad Adnan were present.

[105] Fiction writer and critics Ahsan Kabir in Bangla Tribune mentioned that the film's story is old and familiar, also the production is rushed.

However, he described the technical aspects of the film Priyotoma as very poor, particularly its sound mixing, background score, dubbing and editing.

[107] Filmmaker and author Sadat Hossain lamented the story, weak screenplay, situational treatment of the movie Priyotoma.

He wrote, the film is a successful cinematic experience with Shakib Khan's acting and Himel Ashraf's direction.

It is now the second highest-grossing film in the history of Bangladeshi cinema after Hawa (2022), considering its first week earnings in North America.

[135] It is the highest-grossing Bangladeshi film in a single theatre in North America with a four-week gross collection of US$67,104 at the Jamaica multiplex.

In this context, the Bangladesh Anti-Tobacco Alliance issued a written statement condemning the violation of the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act.

[138][139][140][141][142] Several video clips of the film went viral on social media after its release;  which is recorded from the audience on mobile phones.