Chengiz (2023)

Interesting facts

Chengiz is a 2023 Indian Bengali-language epic period gangster action thriller film co-written and directed by Rajesh Ganguly. Based on a story written by Neeraj Pandey about Calcutta underworld, the film was produced by Jeet, Gopal Madnani, and Amit Jumrani under the banners of Grassroot Entertainment and Jeetz Filmworks. It stars Jeet in the titular role, as well as in dual role, alongside Susmita Chatterjee, Rohit Roy and Shataf Figar in another pivotal roles.

Production

In February 2022, rumours reported that screenplay is going to be a gangster drama directed by Rajesh Ganguly, with a story written by Neeraj Pandey and Ganguly himself. It was also considered to be the 2nd collaboration of the trio, Jeet, Rajesh Ganguly and Neeraj Pandey after 8 years of The Royal Bengal Tiger, which marked their first film together. On 29 March 2022, the film confirmed its title Chengiz, with muharat having been done.

Model Susmita Chatterjee, who made her acting debut with Prem Tame (2021) was signed to play the love interest of the protagonist. Shataf Figar, who played the main antagonist in Jeet's previous film Raavan, was reported to play another pivotal role. Rohit Bose Roy, was signed to portray an important role, being the narrator of the whole film.

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