{{Infobox film | name = Jongli | image = Jongli movie.jpeg | alt = | caption = Poster | native_name = <!-- {{Infobox name module|language|title}} or {{Infobox name module|title}} --> | director = M. Raahim | writer = | screenplay = {{ubl|Sukriti Saha|Mehedi Hasan Moon}} | story = Azad Khan | based_on = <!-- {{Based on|title of the original work|creator of the original work|additional creator(s), if necessary}} --> | producer = | starring = {{ubl|Siam Ahmed|Shobnom Bubly|Prarthana Fardin Dighi|Azwad Bhuiyan}} | narrator = | cinematography = Ripon Chowdhury | editing = Md. Kalam | music = Prince Mahmud | studio = {{ubl|MIB Studio|Tiger Media}} | distributor = The Abhi Kathachitra | released = {{Film date|2025|03|31|ref1=}} | runtime = 152 Minutes | country = Bangladesh | language = Bengali | budget = {{BDT}}2 – {{BDT|2.05 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=আলম |first=মনজুরুল |date=2025-03-24 |title=ঈদের সিনেমার কোনটির কত বাজেট |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/ull1gqeqm8 |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref> | gross = {{BDT|10.22 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2025|language=bn|title=২৯ দিনে ৭৫ কোটি টাকার টিকিট বিক্রি|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/co183to4d8|newspaper=Prothom Alo}}</ref> }} '''''Jongli''''' ({{lit|Wild}}) is a 2025 Bangladeshi action thriller film directed by M. Raahim. The film features in lead role Siam Ahmed, Shobnom Bubly and Prarthana Fardin Dighi.
It is the final film of veteran Bangladeshi actress Gulshan Ara Ahmed.<ref name="gulshanara">{{Cite web |last=নিউজ |first=সময় |title='জংলি'তে ছিলেন প্রয়াত গুলশান আরা, বুবলীর স্মৃতিচারণ {{!}} বিনোদন |url=https://www.somoynews.tv/news/2025-04-16/C0WA21LO |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Somoy News |language=bn}}</ref> The film was released on March 31, 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr. It received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success. With an approximate grosse of over ৳10 crore,''Jongli'' currently stands as one of the highest grossing Bangladeshi film of all time as well as fifth highest grossing Bangladeshi film of 2025.
== Plot == Johnny studies at the university. He has a bad reputation for fighting at the university. His father is a teacher at the same university. Considering that, he is repeatedly exempted. However, behind Johnny's reckless behavior is the distance with his father. His father blames him for his mother's death in an accident. Johnny loves Nupur, who is studying at his university. He wants to live a new life by clinging to her. But Vidhi is gone! One day, the relationship takes an unexpected turn. Leaving everything behind, he goes out, becoming a true 'Jongli({{Lit|Wilderness}})', someone who nothing can touch anymore. A little girl, Pakhi, flies into the life of that Jongli. But the Jongli doesn't want Pakhi in her life. Can Pakhi finally change the mind of the Jongli? Or will the Jongli remain a Jongli?
== Cast == {{Cast listing|* Siam Ahmed as Mehedi Hassan Johnny {{abbr|aka|also known as}} Jongli * Shabnom Bubly as Doctor Tithi, An intern doctor and later Johnny's wife * Prarthana Fardin Dighi as Nupur, Johnny's ex-girlfriend * Noireta Hasan Rudromoyee as Pakhi * Shahiduzzaman Selim as Barrister Sharafat Chowdhury, A senior lawyer * Dilara Zaman as tithi's grandmother * Subrata as tithi's father * Rashed Mamun Apu as Sujon Shah, Viral BD journalist * Sohel Khan * Arfan Mredha Shiblu * Gulshan Ara Ahmed as Tithi's mother<ref name="gulshanara" /> }}
== Production == There were rumors that either Tama Mirza or Shobnom Bubly would be the film's lead actress. However, ''Prothom Alo'' confirmed that Bubly will play as the lead actress,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-21 |title='জংলি'র শুটিং শুরু, সিয়ামের নায়িকা কি বুবলী |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/galgsajuoz |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref> which was confirmed following a look revealed on April 24, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title='জংলি'তে সিয়ামের নায়িকা বুবলী |url=https://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/1319527.details |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=banglanews24.com |language=bn}}</ref> Prarthana Fardin Dighi will play an important role in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=জংলিতে দীঘি, নিজেকে তৈরি করেছেন 'নতুনভাবে' |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/24a1e25ba208 |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=bdnews24.com |language=bn}}</ref>
Siam Ahmed portrays a rugged character, adopting a distinctive appearance with unkempt hair, a full beard, and traditional attire, marking a significant departure from his previous roles. To fully immerse himself in the character, he refrained from cutting his hair and beard for approximately seven months.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-01 |title=সাত মাস ধরে চুল কাটেননি সিয়াম... |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/aprdggjwmb |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-01 |title=৭ মাস চুল-দাড়ি কাটেননি সিয়াম, চরিত্রের জন্য দিয়েছেন সর্বস্ব |url=https://samakal.com/index.php/dhallywood/article/273166/%E0%A7%AD-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Samakal |language=bn}}</ref>
The film's filming began on April 21, 2024, in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.<ref>{{Cite web |title=চলছে জংলি'র শুটিং, সিয়ামের নায়িকা কে |url=https://www.channel24bd.tv/entertainment/article/207530/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Channel 24 |language=en}}</ref>
== Music == {{Infobox album | name = Jongli | type = soundtrack | artist = Prince Mahmud | cover = | alt = | released = | recorded = | venue = | studio = Tiger Media | genre = | length = | label = Tiger Media | producer = Prince Mahmud | prev_title = Rajkumar | prev_year = 2024 | year = 2025 | next_title = TBA | next_year = TBA | misc = {{Singles | name = Jongli | type = soundtrack | single1 = Jonom Jonom | single1date = February 12, 2025 | single2 = Bondhugo Shono | single2date = March 21, 2025 | single3 = | single3date = | single4 = | single4date = }} }}
The film's soundtrack is composed by veteran musician Prince Mahmud, who previously work in Himel Ashraf's ''Rajkumar'' (2024), which received widespread acclaimed. The film's feature four songs, all of which have been composed and arranged by him. The songs will be released as an album, marking his first album release since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-26 |title='জংলি' সিনেমার ৪ গানই প্রিন্স মাহমুদের |url=https://samakal.com/entertainment/article/239057/%E2%80%98%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E2%80%99-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A7%AA-%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0 |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Samakal |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='জংলির' চার গানই প্রিন্স মাহমুদের, আসবে অ্যালবামও |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/6f407b330626|date=2024-05-26|access-date=2025-03-20 |website=bdnews24.com|language=en}}</ref> The first single from the soundtrack was released on February 12, 2025, coinciding with Valentine's Day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-13 |title=কতটা জমলো সিয়াম-দীঘির 'জনম জনম'? |url=https://www.channelionline.com/siam-dighi-song/ |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন |language=en-US}}</ref> The song is written and composed by Prince Mahmud, featuring renowned singer Tahsan Rahman Khan with Atiya Anisha, marking their playback debut in films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=এল 'জংলি' সিনেমার প্রথম গান |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/e14de8d392be |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=bdnews24.com |language=en}}</ref> The music arrangement has been done by Imran Mahmudul.<ref>{{Cite web |title=এলো 'জংলি' সিনেমার প্রথম রোমান্টিক গান |url=https://samakal.com/entertainment/article/280572/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B-%E2%80%98%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E2%80%99-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Samakal |language=en}}</ref> The second single was released on the 21st of the following month, featuring Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-21 |title=গানে গানে সিয়াম-বুবলীর রোমান্স |url=https://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/1486785.details |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=banglanews24.com |language=bn}}</ref>
{{Track listing | headline = Tracklist | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = | width = 90% | title1 = Jonom Jonom | note1 = | writer1 = | lyrics1 = Prince Mahmud | music1 = Imran Mahmudul and Prince Mahmud | extra1 = Tahsan Rahman Khan and Atiya Anisha | length1 = 3:47 | title2 = Bondhugo Shono | extra2 = Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona | title3 = Maya Pakhi | length3 = 2:44 | lyrics3 = Prince Mahmud | music3 = Prince Mahmud | extra3 = Mahtim Sakib | title4 = Jodi Alo Asto | length4 = 3:25 | lyrics4 = Prince Mahmud | music4 = Prince Mahmud | extra4 = Habib Wahid | title5 = Baba Tomay Chara | length5 = 3:40 | lyrics5 = Somnath Kaur<br>Mehedi Hassan Moon | music5 = Avishek Saha | extra5 = Koushiki Sen, Krishnendu | title6 = Nantu Ghotok 2.0 | note6 = Remix: Apirus, main lyrics and music: Arman Khan | length6 = 2:13 | extra6 = Roksana Rupsa | length2 = 3:42 }}
== Marketing == The first look of the film was released on March 29, 2024, coinciding Siam Ahmed's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |title=জন্মদিনে 'জংলি' হয়ে ধরা দিলেন সিয়াম |url=https://rtvonline.com/entertainment/266991 |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=rtvonline.com |language=en}}</ref> Another look was revealed on January 9, 2025.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=অনলাইন |first=চ্যানেল আই |date=2025-01-09 |title='জংলি' সিয়ামকে দেখে যা বলছে নেটিজেন |url=https://www.channelionline.com/siam-ahmed-jongi/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন |language=en-US}}</ref> A pre-teaser was revealed on February 22, 2025<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-23 |title=দীঘির সঙ্গে সিয়াম কেনো এমন কাণ্ড করলেন? |url=https://samakal.com/dhallywood/article/282239/%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%98%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A3%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A1-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8- |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Samakal |language=en}}</ref> and a 1-minute 30-seconds teaser was released on March 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=রিপোর্ট |first=স্টার অনলাইন |date=2025-03-13 |title=রহস্যঘেরা 'জংলি'র টিজার |url=https://bangla.thedailystar.net/entertainment/news-658391 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=The Daily Star Bangla |language=en}}</ref>
== Release == Initially it was announced that the film would be released on Eid al-Adha in March 2024. However, the release was postponed due to Cyclone Remal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=শুটিং ভেস্তে গেছে রেমালে, ঈদে আসছে না 'জংলি' |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/glitz/fb679273835e#:~:text=%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%82%20%E0%A6%AD%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87,%20%E0%A6%88%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%20'%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF'&text=%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%20%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%88%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%20%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87,%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8,%20%22%20%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%82%20%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%20%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%20%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%87%E0%A5%A4 |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=bdnews24.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-01 |title=ঈদে আসছে না 'জংলি', কারণ জানালেন নির্মাতা |url=https://www.channelionline.com/jongli-ll-not-release-on-eid-2024/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Channel i |language=en-US}}</ref> The release was later rescheduled for September, but due to the July Revolution, it was delayed again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=মামুন |first=শফিক আল |date=2024-08-03 |title=পেছাচ্ছে মুক্তির তারিখ, জটের শঙ্কা |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/e4qxw8ut17 |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Prothom Alo |language=bn}}</ref> Finally, a new release date was set for Eid al-Fitr 2025 in the country, with a global release scheduled for April 25, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-02 |title=ঈদে দেশে, ২৫ এপ্রিল বিদেশে মুক্তি পাবে 'জংলি' |url=https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/entertainment/cinema/ajpw4iwnyhk1p |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=www.ajkerpatrika.com |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=সিয়ামের 'জংলি' মুক্তির নতুন তারিখ ঘোষণা |url=https://www.itvbd.com/entertainment/dhallywood/194730/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E2%80%98%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E2%80%99-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%96-%E0%A6%98%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%A3%E0%A6%BE |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Independent Television |language=bn}}</ref>
== Box office == The film grossed {{BDTConvert|2.06|c|Year=2025}}, which confirmed by director M. Raahim with a Facebook post dated 16 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025 |title=১৬ দিনে কতো আয়, জানালেন 'জংলি' নির্মাতা |url=https://www.channelionline.com/jogli-gross-collection/ |access-date=20 April 2025 |website=চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025 |title=১৬ দিনে কত আয় করল 'জংলি', জানালেন পরিচালক |url=https://www.ntvbd.com/entertainment/news-1542385 |access-date=20 April 2025 |website=NTV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2025 |title=১৬ দিনে কত আয় করল 'জংলি', জানালেন পরিচালক |url=https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/entertainment/2025/04/17/1505299 |access-date=20 April 2025 |website=Kaler Kantho}}</ref> It is grossed {{BDTConvert|3.13|c|year=2025}} following 23 days of theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2025 |title=এখন পর্যন্ত জংলির ৫০ দিনের টোটাল গ্রস কালেকশন ১০ কোটি ৩ লক্ষ টাকা প্রায়। |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HUndANehH/ |access-date=23 April 2025 |website=Facebook |via=Siam Ahmed}}</ref> After 26 days, the film's total multiplex gross collection amounted to BDT 23.1 million, as confirmed by the director.<ref>{{Cite news |author-link=Zahid Akbar |date=25 April 2025 |title=কত কোটি টাকার টিকিট বিক্রি হলো ঈদের সিনেমার |url=https://bangla.thedailystar.net/entertainment/news-668921 |access-date=25 April 2025 |work=The Daily Star}}</ref>
== Awards == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Award !Category !Result !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2026 |Meril-Prothom Alo Awards |Best Film |{{Nominated}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=বিনোদন |date=2025-08-27 |title=জানুয়ারি থেকে জুন পর্বে দর্শক ভোটে যাঁরা এগিয়ে |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/1dhqcsb5m1 |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=Prothomalo |language=bn}}</ref> |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == {{Portal bar|Film}} * {{IMDb title|31951179}}
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