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While the original was a massive hit released in 2011, the content you are likely looking for from is its sequel,

Dev plays a school dropout who is rejected by his love interest because of his lack of education. He moves to the city to study and falls in love with another girl (Koel Mallick), only to find himself hunted by a dangerous city gangster due to past mistakes. Star Cast: Dev as Dev/Paglu Koel Mallick as Riya Tota Roy Chowdhury as Rudra Rajatava Dutta as Dubai Keshto

Released in 2012, Paglu (meaning The Crazy One ) isn't just a film; it's a phenomenon that signaled a seismic shift in Bengali cinema. Directed by the prolific Rajiv Kumar Biswas, this action-romance introduced audiences to a new kind of superstar—Dev—who would go on to dominate the Tollywood box office for the next decade.

A significant portion of the film was shot in Dubai.

"Paglu" received a positive response from audiences and critics alike. The movie was praised for its light-hearted and entertaining storyline, as well as its talented cast. The film's music was also well-received, with several songs becoming popular among Bengali music lovers.

While critics were mixed—some calling it formulaic and over-the-top—audiences loved Paglu unconditionally. It ran for over 100 days in many cinemas across West Bengal and Bangladesh. The film is often credited with reviving the "one-man army" action genre in Bengali cinema post-2010.

Paglu 2 is an action-comedy directed by and produced by Surinder Films . Although it carries the Paglu brand name, it is not a direct narrative sequel to the first film. Instead, it follows a fresh story inspired by the Telugu hit Kandireega . Release Date: August 31, 2012 Director: Sujit Mondal Lead Cast: Dev as Dev and Koel Mallick as Riya

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