Seba Prokashoni-inspired poster unveiled as 'Masud Rana' set for cinematic revival

"Masud Rana" now comes to life in celluloid form as Jaaz Multimedia unveils the first poster of the much-anticipated adaptation, marking a significant step toward the cinematic revival of the iconic character.

Directed by Saikat Nasir and starring Russell Rana and Puja Cherry, the film's first official poster has been designed in homage to the classic cover art of Seba Prokashoni, reflecting the nostalgic essence of the original novels while transitioning the beloved spy saga into a new visual medium.

The film is set to release in cinemas this Eid-ul-Adha.

The release marks a significant step in reintroducing the classic spy franchise to modern audiences, blending its literary roots with a fresh cinematic style under Jaaz Multimedia. 

The legendary character, long known for thrilling and inspiring Bengali readers, returns in a familiar yet refreshed form that blends nostalgia with modern filmmaking.

Earlier, "MR-9: Do or Die" was released in 2023 as a Bangladesh–USA joint spy action thriller, based on the iconic Bangladeshi literary character Masud Rana created by Qazi Anwar Hussain, marking an effort to bring an international-style espionage film to Bangladeshi cinema.

The film had its worldwide theatrical release on 25 August, opening on 150 screens in the US and Canada alongside a simultaneous release in Bangladesh by Jaaz Multimedia.

Jointly produced by Jaaz Multimedia and Silver Nine, the story followed elite intelligence agent MR-9, a skilled spy with a complex past, who was recruited into an international task force to prevent a terror attack on Las Vegas orchestrated by tech villain Roman Ross (Frank Grillo).

It first premiered in an English version in 2023 and was later adapted into Bangla for local audiences.

The film "MR-9: Do or Die" starred ABM Sumon, Frank Grillo, Sakshi Pradhan, Michael Jai White, Niko Foster, among others, in prominent roles.