In 2025, Tollywood's iconic Dev-Subhashree duo, fondly called 'DeSu' by fans, stirred nostalgia with Dhumketu, which had taken the Bengali film fraternity’s breath away. The fans were on an emotional rollercoaster ride with Dhumketu, where the on-screen romance between Dev Adhikari and Subhashree Ganguly had taken many interesting twists, leaving the fans wondering if the iconic couple would ever meet on the silver screen again.
The two managed to take headlines all these years, but not always because of their films. Some rumours and interviews seemed to point to some spats, voicing discontent and disagreements. The buzz about Dhumketu’s success just added to this when Subhashree decided to give all promotional events a miss, and rumours started buzzing. One thing that seemed to be considered impossible was that the magic of Dev and Subhashree could be seen on screen again.
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DeSu magic set to light up Durga Puja
Brushing aside all the controversies, Dev and Subhashree announced their upcoming film, which is set to hit the screens on Durga Puja, 2026. Both actors shared the exciting news on their Instagram, sharing a teasing reel. The caption read, "This Durga Puja, the temperature’s gonna rise. Get ready for high-octane thrill, heartfelt romance and a chemistry that’s always loved!" The post instantly went viral as fans couldn't wait to see the iconic duo back on the screen again. Although the name and other details of the film have not yet announced.
Dev shared the reel on his Instagram story, writing, "Anything for Bengali cinema".
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Fans go wild
The news of Dev and Subhashree reuniting sent their fanbase into absolute frenzy. Social media erupted with excitement. A user commented on the post, "Whatttttt. omggg, I can’t believe it! Another user wrote, "Another blockbuster loading!" A third user commented, "New year & new surprise!" Another user wrote, "Finally, they are again together!
In the last fifteen years, Dev and Subhashree have led the box office performance on several successive occasions with hit films like Poran Jai Jolia Re, Romeo, Challenge, Khokababu, and Khoka 420. Though it has been a very long time since the audience saw them together in a film, Dhumketu remains their last film together, and their die-hard fans seem as excited as ever.
