Originally in Bengali, it was dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, and Assamese to reach a wider audience.
In the pantheon of Bengali popular culture, the figure of Raja Roychowdhury—better known as Kakababu—occupies a unique space. He is not a superhero blessed with mythical powers, nor a detective who relies solely on forensic gadgetry. He is an adventurer, an archaeologist with a limp, whose greatest weapon is his encyclopedic knowledge of history and his unyielding curiosity. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Amazon Obhijaan (2017) serves as a spiritual and narrative sequel to Kakababu O Sontrasu , transporting the beloved uncle-nephew duo from the African continent to the dense, treacherous rainforests of South America. More than just a commercial action-adventure film, Amazon Obhijaan is a meditation on the spirit of exploration, a celebration of the "bandicoot" mindset, and a testament to the enduring appeal of a hero who proves that intellect always triumphs over brute force. Amazon Obhijaan
A: As of 2025, rumors of a third installment set in the Himalayas ( Himalaya Obhijaan ) have surfaced, but no official announcement has been made by the producers. Originally in Bengali, it was dubbed into Hindi,
Director Kamaleswar Mukherjee insisted on authenticity. The cast and crew, led by Dev, traveled to remote locations, enduring humidity, insect swarms, and isolation to capture the real texture of the jungle. The decision to shoot on location rather than relying heavily on Green Screen VFX (Visual Effects) gave the film a tactile realism that CGI often fails to replicate. He is an adventurer, an archaeologist with a
Amazon Obhijaan (Amazon Adventure) is an Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee. It is the sequel to the 2013 hit film Chander Pahar (Mountain of the Moon) and follows the journey of adventurer Shankar Ray Choudhuri. You can find more details about the production and cast on its official IMDb page .
of all time, setting numerous records during its theatrical run. Multimedia Adaptations
Amazon Obhijaan Amazon Adventure ) is a 2017 Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film that stands as one of the most ambitious projects in regional Indian cinema. Directed by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films (SVF) , it is the direct sequel to the 2013 hit Chander Pahar (Mountain of the Moon). Plot and Characters The film continues the journey of Shankar Ray Choudhuri , played by Bengali superstar