The Bengali film industry saw a flurry of releases in December 2024, with four films—Khadaan, Shontaan, Chaalchitro, and 5 No. Swapnomoy Lane—battling it out at the box office. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of their box office performance, budgets, and critical reception, complete with charts and FAQs to help you understand this exciting cinematic clash.

Box Office Collection Comparison till 25th December 2024:
The following table summarizes the box office collections (in Indian Rupees) of the four films.. Note that these are preliminary figures till 25th December 2024 and will be fixed as soon.
Film Title | Worldwide Gross Collection (approx.) | India Net Collection (approx.) | Budget (approx.) |
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Khadaan | ₹ 4.12 Cr | ₹ 3.67 Cr | ₹ 6 Cr |
Shontaan | ₹ 0.98 Cr | ₹ 0.72 Cr | ₹ 2 Cr |
Chaalchitro | ₹ 0.17 Cr | ₹ 0.15 Cr | ₹ 1 Cr |
5 No. Swapnomoy Lane | ₹ 0.15 Cr | ₹ 0.14 Cr | ₹ 1 Cr |
(Note: Cr denotes Crore)
Film Synopsis & Cast
- Khadaan: An action-drama directed by Soojit Dutta (Rino), starring Dev Adhikari, Jisshu Sengupta, Idhika Paul, and Barkha Bisht Sengupta.
- Shontaan: A horror thriller directed by Raj Chakraborty, featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Anashua Majumdar, Ritwick Chakraborty, and Subhashree Ganguly.
- Chaalchitro: A crime thriller directed by Pratim D Gupta starring Tota Roy Chowdhury, Raima Sen, Shantanu Maheshwari, Anirban Chakrabarti, and Priya Banerjee.
- 5 No. Swapnomoy Lane: A horror thriller directed by Manasi Sinha, featuring Kharaj Mukherjee, Aparajita Adhya, Arjun Chakraborty, and Soma Banerjee.
Movie Analysis:
Khadaan significantly outperformed the other three films at the box office, a result likely influenced by its considerably larger budget of ₹6-7 crore compared to the ₹2 crore budgets of Shontaan and 5 No. Swapnomoy Lane. This disparity highlights the importance of box office performance relative to investment. While Khadaan‘s strong showing indicates strong audience appeal and a likely successful marketing campaign, Shontaan and 5 No. Swapnomoy Lane achieved relatively comparable performances considering their shared, lower budget. Chaalchitro‘s lower box office numbers, however, suggest it may have faced stiffer competition or less effective promotion, regardless of its currently unavailable budget.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Q: Which film was the biggest hit? A: Khadaan appears to be the most successful film financially.
- Q: What are the genres of these films? A: All four films fall under the thriller genre, with Khadaan being an action-thriller and the others leaning towards horror-thriller elements. 5 No. Swapnomoy Lane also incorporates elements of family drama.
- Q: How accurate is this box office data? A: The box office figures are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the source. Official figures from production houses might differ.
Conclusion:
The December 2024 Bengali box office saw a diverse range of thrillers, with Khadaan emerging as a clear winner. The other films, while not reaching the same heights, still contributed to the overall vibrancy of the industry. Further analysis will be needed as more complete data becomes available.