Taandob (তান্ডব) Movie (2025)

Taandob is a Bangladeshi political action thriller directed by Raihan Rafi.

Plot

The story centers on Shadhin, a young man burdened by repeated failures—he’s been rejected from 22 job applications. Pressured by his fiancée’s family to find stable employment within two months, he leaves his village for Dhaka. Initially, the film explores his struggles with urban life and societal expectations.

However, the narrative takes a dramatic turn when Shadhin is mistakenly detained by police, caught up with a group of missing individuals. This incident unveils a deeper layer of systemic injustice and political corruption.

The twist comes with the revelation that Shadhin’s identity has been hijacked by Mikhail, a wanted criminal who orchestrates a hostage attack on a fictional TV channel. Shakib Khan plays both Shadhin and Mikhail, delivering a dual-role performance that adds complexity to the plot. The film gradually reveals that Mikhail assumed Shadhin’s identity to carry out his plan.

Key Characters

• Shadhin / Mikhail – Dual role played by Shakib Khan
• Nishat – Shadhin’s love interest (played by Sabila Nur)
• Saira – A retired journalist anchoring the hostage broadcast (played by Jaya Ahsan)
• Several political figures, including ministers, are drawn into the chaos