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Killbill Society
Directed bySrijit Mukherji
Written bySrijit Mukherji
Screenplay bySrijit Mukherji
Produced byShrikant Mohta
Mahendra Soni
Starring
CinematographyIndranath Marick
Edited bySanglap Bhowmick
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byShree Venkatesh Films
Release date
  • 11 April 2025 (2025-04-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

Killbill Society: Amader Kono Shakha Nei (transl. Killbill Society: We have no branches) is an upcoming Indian Bengali-language black comedy film written and directed by Srijit Mukherji.[1] Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, the film is a spin-off to Mukherji's film Hemlock Society.[2] It stars Parambrata Chatterjee and Koushani Mukherjee in lead roles, while Biswanath Basu, Sandipta Sen and Anindya Chatterjee play other pivotal roles.

The film is scheduled to release in the theatres on 11 April 2025.[3]

Premise

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Killbill Society unravels the mysterious return of Ananda Kar, (now Mrityunjoy Kar) as he embarks on a mind-bending journey where truth and destiny collide. As he navigates healing, love, and an unexpected twist, the story challenges our understanding of purpose and existence.[4]

Cast

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Cameo appearances[6]

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Production

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Announcement

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The film was announced on 2 February 2025, on the occasion of Saraswati Puja by Shree Venkatesh Films.[7] Marking the sequel after 13 years of Hemlock Society, the announcement poster revealed the lead cast of Parambrata Chatterjee and Koushani Mukherjee, along with the name of the music directors - Anupam Roy, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee and Tamalika Golder.[8] The release date was announced with another poster on 28 February 2025, as a part of SVF's new slate announcement event "Golper Parbon 1432".[9][10]

Development

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The director of the film has drawn inspiration from a shocking real-life incident involving Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.[11] The core concept of the film will be centered around the Jolie's interview in which she mentioned that instead of attempting a suicide, she hired a gunman to kill her. It would save her family from guilt but the shooter gave her time and made her rethink her decision.[12]

The first look of the principle characters were revealed on 13 March 2025.[13] A character intro of Mrityunjoy Kar, the protagonist, was released on 15 March 2025.[14] The first character poster was dropped on 21 March 2025.[15]

Casting

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The director Srijit Mukherjee initially wanted to re-cast the lead pair of Parambrata Chatterjee and Koel Mallick from Hemlock Society. Since Koel had became mother for the second time recently, Srijit Mukherjee had to find a new face to cast opposite Parambrata. First the role was offered to Mimi Chakraborty. Reports suggest that she agreed for the role but came off the board as she had issue with a kissing scene in the movie. Then the role went to Koushani Mukherjee and she was finalised.[16] Anindya Chatterjee joined the cast in January 2025, marking his collaboration with Mukherji, 11 years after Chotushkone.[17]

Filming

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Filming started from 6th February 2025.[17] It was completely shot in West Bengal, particularly in Kolkata and North Bengal. Major parts of fthe film has been filmed around the Victoria Memorial, Vidyasagar Setu, Lower Circular Road cemetery and the banks of Teesta river. Koushani revealed in an interview that it was very difficult to please Mukherjee with one shot. Being strict with precision to minute details, he took multiple retakes and didn't proceed unless a scene seemed perfect to him. So, the cast and crew could get only 9 hours of sleep amid a continuous 60 hours schedule from 14th February to 18th February 2025.[18]

Soundtrack

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Killbill Society
Soundtrack album by
Anupam Roy, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee and Tamalika Golder
Recorded2024–2025
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageBengali
LabelSVF Music
Anupam Roy chronology
Bohurupi
(2024) 		Killbill Society
(2025) 		Amar Boss
(2025)
Ranajoy Bhattacharjee chronology
Omorshongi
(2025) 		Killbill Society
(2025)

The album contains songs composed by Anupam Roy, Ranajoy Bhattacharjee and Tamalika Golder while the background score is composed by Indraadip Dasgupta. Roy, a regular collaborator of Mukherji, reunites with him after Dawshom Awbotaar. Bhattacharjee reunites with Mukherji after Tekka. Golder reunites with Mukherji after Durgo Rahasya series.[19]

The film has the first ever duet of eminent singers Rupam Islam and Sidhu.[20] The film is set to feature a "sad version" of the song Ekhon Onek Raat from Hemlock Society.[14]

The first song "Nei Tumi Aager Moto" was released on 19th March, 2025.[21] The second single "Bhalobeshey Basho Naa" was released on 25 March 2025.[22]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Nei Tumi Aager Moto"Anupam RoyAnupam RoySomlata Acharyya Chowdhury5:12
2."Bhalobeshey Basho Naa"Srijit MukherjiAnupam RoyAnupam Roy4:29

Release

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The film is scheduled to release in the theatres on 11 April 2025.[23]

Controversy

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As a part of the marketing campaign, the producers attached posters throughout Kolkata for persons seeking assistance for their mental health if they are feeling lonely.[24] As part of the fictional scenario, a contact number belonging to Mritunjoy Kar, the protagonist of the film, was provided on the poster. On texting the number on WhatsApp for seeking medical help, everyone received a pre programmed reply "I am Mrityunjoy Kar, here to help. If you want to know how, visit your nearest cinema hall on April 11."[25]

Although a link to a proper mental health counselling organization was also provided in the text, this move was widely criticized by the people for being insensitive. People criticized the film for gimmicking a seroius issue like depression and mental health and held the director responsible for an answer. In a reply, the director said that it was done by the marketing team of the producers and he was not the correct person to answer.[26][27]

References

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  1. ^ "হেমলকের সঙ্গে বিন্দুমাত্র মিল নেই, কিলবিলের আনন্দকে দেখলে রোম খাড়া হয়ে যাবে." Indian Express (in Bengali). 15 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  2. ^ Rana, Sayani (15 March 2025). "সৃজিতের 'কিলবিল সোসাইটি'র 'আনন্দ কর' এবার 'মৃত্যুঞ্জয়'! কবে আসছে ছবি?". Hindustan Times Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  3. ^ "আনন্দ এবার মৃত্যুঞ্জয়! পয়েন্ট ব্ল্যাঙ্কে গুলি চালিয়েও নিরুত্তাপ পরমব্রত..." Zee News (in Bengali). 15 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  4. ^ Rana, Sayani (15 March 2025). "সৃজিতের 'কিলবিল সোসাইটি'র 'আনন্দ কর' এবার 'মৃত্যুঞ্জয়'! কবে আসছে ছবি?". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Cooch Behar kid in Srijit Mukherji's upcoming film 'Killbill Society'". The Telegraph. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  6. ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (27 March 2025). "Ankush Hazra, Ananya Chatterjee to make cameo appearances in Srijit Mukherji's 'Killbill Society'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  7. ^ Kanji, Subhasmita (2 February 2025). "সরস্বতী পুজোর দিনই চমক সৃজিতের! আচমকাই কেন লিখলেন, 'মরবে মরো ছড়িও না'?". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  8. ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (3 February 2025). "Srijit Mukherji announces 'Hemlock Society' sequel starring Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Koushani Mukherjee". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  9. ^ "After 13 Years, Killbill Society drops its poster". The Times of India. 3 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  10. ^ "'Killbill Society' to 'Saptadingar Guptadhon': SVF announces six-film slate". The Telegraph. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  11. ^ "Srijit Mukherji's 'Killbill Society' draws inspiration from Angelina Jolie's life". The Telegraph. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  12. ^ "Angelina Jolie's Suicide Attempt Inspired Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Kill Bill Society - Director Srijit Mukherji Reveals". Times Now. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  13. ^ "First look of Killbill Society is out". The Times of India. 13 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  14. ^ a b Roy, Piya (16 March 2025). "Does Parambrata play an agent of death in Killbill Society? A video provides the clues". t2 Online. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  15. ^ "Poster for Srijit Mukherji's 'Killbill Society' unveiled ahead of April 11 release". The Telegraph. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  16. ^ "Hemlock Society Sequel: 'হেমলক সোসাইটি'-র সিক্যুয়েলে সৃজিতের নায়িকা কৌশানী? একগুচ্ছ চমক..." Aaj Tak (in Bengali). 14 January 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  17. ^ a b Majumder, Rahul (27 January 2025). "সৃজিতের 'কিলবিল সোসাইটি'তে পরম-কৌশানীর সঙ্গে এবার অনিন্দ্য, ছবিতে তাঁর চরিত্রটি ঠিক কেমন?". Aajkal (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  18. ^ Dey, Snigdha (18 February 2025). "সৃজিতের সঙ্গে শুটিং করতে গিয়ে ঘুম উড়েছে কৌশানীর! প্রকাশ্যে আর কী বললেন নায়িকা?". Aajkal (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  19. ^ Rana, Sayani (20 February 2025). "অনুপম-রূপম-সোমলতা-শিলাজিৎ-অভিজিৎ-সোমলতারা টিমে! কিলবিল সোসাইটি যেন গানের জগতের রিউনিয়ন, বড় আপডেট দিলেন সৃজিত". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  20. ^ Majumder, Rahul (20 February 2025). "একই গানে প্রথমবার রূপম-সিধু! সৃজিতের পরিকল্পনায় 'ইতিহাস' তৈরির অজানা গল্প শোনালেন দুই রক শিল্পী". Aajkal (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  21. ^ Roy, Piya (20 March 2025). "The magical voice of Somlata elevates the first song from Killbill Society". t2 Online. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  22. ^ "The second song of Killbill Society dropped today". Times of India. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  23. ^ "Killbill Society (2025) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date". BookMyShow. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  24. ^ Kanji, Subhasmita (27 March 2025). "Killbill Society: কিলবিল সোসাইটির প্রচারমূলক পোস্টারে ক্ষুব্ধ মনোবিদ থেকে নেটপাড়া! সৃজিত লিখলেন, 'আমার কোনও ভূমিকা নেই'". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  25. ^ "Killbill Society Controversy: আপনি কি অসহায়? হোয়াটসঅ্যাপ করুন! ছবি-বিপণনের কৌশলে 'অবসাদ'-বিতর্ক, সৃজিত বললেন..." Zee News (in Bengali). 26 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  26. ^ "'অসহায় লাগছে? ফোন করুন', শহরজুড়ে পড়ল পোস্টার! নেপথ্যের গল্প শুনে তোলপাড় নেটপাড়া". The Wall (in Bengali). 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  27. ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (27 March 2025). "Quirky 'Killbill Society' promotional campaign backfires, psychiatrists slam makers". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
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