Kolkata/IBNS: The shooting for Bengali film Raghu Dakat starring superstar Dev began on Sunday.

The film is directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and produced jointly by SVF Entertainment and Dev Entertainment Ventures.

Apart from Dev, Raghu Dakat features Anirban Bhattacharya, Idhika Paul, Sohini Sarkar, and Roopa Ganguly in pivotal roles.

As the film went on floors, Dev wrote a long note on his X handle.

The superstar wrote, "A Dream we dreamt in 2021 is finally turning into Reality as we begin shoot today. This day wouldn't have been possible without my two strongest pillars Shrikant Mohta & Mahendra Soni (svf). Where we stand today as an industry, every penny counts, yet they dared to produce this magnum opus. I also must thank Dhrubo Banerjee my director for remaining loyal towards his passion for making sure this film sees the light of day, even when all I saw was darkness.

"Last but not the least, I want to thank my team of HOD's who have worked relentlessly over the past 6 months to make this project happen and create magic on celluloid. If everything goes well, get ready for the Biggest Bangla Film of 2025 and till 2025! Raghu Dakat Shoot begins today. Keep us in ur Prayers"

With full-scale preparations underway, the film's ambitious production includes an elaborate 100-ft set, among many other grand elements that promise to captivate audiences. 

Also written by Dhrubo Banerjee, Raghu Dakat narrates the mythical tale of a savior who emerged during the 18th century, a period of great turmoil and unrest.

Dev, whose last film Khadaan was a massive success, had earlier collaborated with Dhrubo Banerjee for Golondaaj.

The 42-year-old actor played Father of Indian Football Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari in the 2021 film.

Raghu Dakat is set to release on the occasion of Durga Puja this year.