Pinik
| Pinik | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Bengali | পিনিক |
| Literally | Intoxication |
| Directed by | Jahid Jewel |
| Written by | Akhiuzzaan Manon |
| Produced by | Ashraf Kitu |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Forhad Hosen Ebad Alim |
Production company | Euro Bangla Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Jaaz Multimedia |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
Pinik (Bengali: পিনিক, lit. 'Intoxication') is a 2026 Bangladeshi action film produced by Ashraf Kitu under the banner of Euro Bangla Entertainment, directed by Jahid Jewel and written by Akhiuzjaman Manon. It stars Adar Azad and Shobnom Bubly in the lead roles.[1]
The cinematography for the film Pinik began in November 2024.[2] It marks the directorial debut of director Jahid Jewel.[3][4] The Adar-Bubli duo previously worked together in the films Talaash and Local. This is their third time sharing the screen.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Ador Azad as Pasha
- Shobnom Bubly
- Keya Al Jannah
- Ali Raj
- Fazlur Rahman Babu
- Azad Abul Kalam
- Shimul Khan
- Ashraf Kitu
- Somu Chowdhury
- Momena Chowdhury
- Ak Azad Shetu
- Sharif Siraj
- Nafis Ahmed
- Sanjid Rahman Khan
- Sabiha Rinku
- Ashraf Tulu
- Masud Parvez
- Nabila Alom Polin
- Aditi Ahmed (Child Artist)
- Lily (A Dog)
- Shanjida Jahan Pushpo as special appearance
Music
[edit]The first song "Chumma" was released on 25 May 2026, which is an item song. It was written by Shimul Khan, composed and sung by Akash Sen and Trisha Chatterjee. The second song "Aadkhana Chand" was released on 27 May 2026. It was sung and composed by Zia Raj. The singer opposite Zia Raj was Konal. The writer of the song is Zahid Nirab.
Release
[edit]The film was released on 28 May 2026, presented by Jazz Multimedia in four theaters in Bangladesh.[6][7]
Controversy
[edit]The film's producer has been accused of preparing for the release of the film without paying most of the crew.[2]
Reception
[edit]The film received mixed reviews from the audience and critics. Reviewing the film for Jugantor, FI Deepu wroted, Pinik as a fully commercial entertainer that successfully engaged the audience through its blend of comedy, romance, and action, though he noted that the narrative lacked depth.[8] Writing for Bonik Barta, Wahidur Rahman noted that, while Pinik had generated significant positive anticipation prior to its release, it ultimately failed to meet audience expectations upon its theatrical debut.[9] Rahman Moti of Bangla Movie Database reviewed the film, highlighting Shobnom Bubly's performance. The review noted that while mainstream commercial films in Bangladesh are predominantly hero-centric often limiting female leads to supportive romantic roles Bubly managed to deliver a noticeable performance. However, the review pointed out limitations in the overall screenwriting and narrative execution, observing that the film struggled to offer a fully compelling cinematic experience beyond its lead performances.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "'কেউ নিষ্পাপ না'—ঈদে রুদ্ধশ্বাস থ্রিলার 'পিনিক'". www.sorejominbarta.com. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- 1 2 "পাওনা পরিশোধ না করেই মুক্তির প্রস্তুতি, 'পিনিক' নিয়ে ক্ষোভ কলাকুশলীদের". Protidiner Bangladesh (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ↑ "জট খুলল 'পিনিক', হদিস নেই বু্বলীর". দেশ রূপান্তর (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ↑ Mou, Sharmin (2026-05-26). "কোরবানির ঈদে মুক্তি পাচ্ছে আদর-বুবলী জুটির সিনেমা 'পিনিক' - DesheBideshe" (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ↑ বার্তা ২৪, Barta 24. "অপেক্ষার অবসান, আদরের সাথে বুবলীর 'পিনিক'". Barta 24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ ডেস্ক, বিনোদন (2026-02-26). "'কেউ নিষ্পাপ না', পিনিকের টিজারে রুদ্ধশ্বাস!". dhakapost.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ↑ "চারটি হল পেয়েই খুশি 'পিনিক' প্রযোজক". BangladeshTimes (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ↑ "মাঠের লড়াইয়ে কে এগিয়ে". Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "ঈদে মুক্তিপ্রাপ্ত সিনেমার ভালো-মন্দ". bonikbarta.com. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Moti, Rahman. "'পিনিক' ও নিঃসঙ্গ বুবলি - বাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজ". Bangla Movie Database (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-07-21.