Tollywood actor Dev and actress Idhika Paul have once again attracted attention with their on-screen chemistry, this time in the song ‘Ilish Chandana’ from the upcoming film ‘Deshu 7’. The track features the two in a romantic setting and has become a talking point among Bengali film audiences ahead of the Durga Puja festivities.
The song has been released ahead of the festival by Dev Entertainment Ventures, the production company associated with the actor. Presented as a special festive number for the upcoming Puja season, ‘Ilish Chandana’ combines energetic dance sequences with romantic moments between Dev and Idhika.
The release has also prompted comparisons among some viewers between Dev and Idhika’s pairing and his on-screen association with actress Subhashree Ganguly. Dev and Subhashree have recently been in the spotlight through a series of romantic photographs connected with the promotion of ‘Deshu 7’. Those images have also revived discussion about their earlier relationship.
There has been speculation among some commentators that the photographs featuring Dev and Subhashree were released as part of the film’s promotional campaign. The attention has now shifted towards Dev and Idhika following the release of ‘Ilish Chandana’, giving the upcoming film another promotional talking point.
The production house has presented the song as a festive release intended to add to the atmosphere of Durga Puja. Its promotional messaging describes the track as a celebration built around fish and dance, reflecting the cultural mood associated with the festival.
Dev has also shared photographs with Idhika from the song’s sequence on social media. Their romantic poses form a prominent part of the promotional material, while the song itself features an energetic visual presentation.
The setting is another notable element of the track. Parts of ‘Ilish Chandana’ were filmed on the Ganges, providing a striking backdrop for the dance sequences. The river, combined with the choreography and festive presentation, gives the song a distinctly celebratory visual character.
Idhika is not a new screen partner for Dev. The pair previously appeared together in ‘Kishori’, a song from Dev’s film ‘Khadaan’. Their dance performance in that track attracted attention, and their latest collaboration has once again brought their pairing into focus.
Actor Anirban Bhattacharya also features in ‘Ilish Chandana’. His presence adds another familiar face from contemporary Tollywood to the song and has drawn attention alongside the central Dev-Idhika pairing.
With Durga Puja approaching, ‘Ilish Chandana’ arrives at a time when festive songs and film promotions become particularly prominent in the Bengali entertainment industry. The track has placed Dev and Idhika’s on-screen chemistry at the centre of attention while ‘Deshu 7’ continues to generate interest through its promotional activities.
The song therefore adds another dimension to the film’s publicity, following the recent focus on Dev and Subhashree. For audiences familiar with Dev and Idhika’s earlier collaboration in ‘Khadaan’, their return in ‘Ilish Chandana’ offers another opportunity to see the pairing in a festive musical setting.
