Exclusive Trailer Previewhoichoi shares Puro Puri Eken glimpses for the media
Kolkata, 3rd Jan – hoichoi, the leading Bengali OTT platform, is thrilled to host an exclusive trailer preview for Puro Puri Eken, which is set to premiere on 23rd January. This much-anticipated event celebrates the latest installment in the widely loved Eken Babu franchise, with its unique blend of humor, wit, and thrilling mysteries.
The exclusive trailer preview will give media a first look at the gripping tale ahead of its official release. The trailer will be launched across all hoichoi platforms on 15th January, building excitement for the series’ premiere. This is a one of a kind media event, where hoichoi shared an exclusive glimpse into the world of Eken Babu.
In Puro Puri Eken, the iconic sleuth, Eken Babu, portrayed by Anirban Chakrabarti, returns to unravel yet another intriguing case. This time, a cultural extravaganza in Puri turns into a theater of murders. As suspects and secrets pile up, Eken must unravel a web of deceit before the final curtain falls. Known for his quirky demeanor and unparalleled deductive skills, Eken Babu will once again charm audiences in this thrilling escapade.
The series is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee, who has helmed the franchise since its fourth season. This season features an ensemble cast including Suhotra Mukhopadhyay as Bapi, Somak Ghosh as Pramatha, Rajnandini Paul as Paramita, and Rahul Arunoday Banerjee as Avik. The story has been adapted from a novel by Sujan Dasgupta, with screenplay and dialogues by Padmanabha Dasgupta, and story development by Sreejib.
Detective Eken and his trusted partners, Bapi and Pramatha, are invited to Puri to solve a sinister mystery. What begins as menacing phone calls to renowned Kathakali dancer Paramita spirals into a series of murders. Amidst the vibrant cultural backdrop, Eken uncovers secrets, and hidden agendas to catch the real killer before it’s too late. With his broken Oriya accent, love for food, and sharp intellect, Eken Babu takes viewers on a hilarious yet sinister roller-coaster ride.
Director Joydeep Mukherjee shared, “Directing Puro Puri Eken has been such a fun and rewarding experience. Puri is a place I personally love, and getting to showcase its culture while weaving in Eken Babu’s quirky adventures was an absolute delight. This story has everything—humor, suspense, and those unexpected twists that make Eken so special.”
Cast Details:
Anirban Chakrabarti as Eken Babu
Suhotra Mukhopadhyay as Bapi
Somak Ghosh as Pramatha
Rajnandini Paul as Paramita
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee as Avik
The series will premiere exclusively on hoichoi, with all episodes available for streaming from 23rd January. Fans can catch the trailer on Hoichoi’s official social media channels and website starting 15th January.
