Popular Tollywood actor Dev and actress Idhika Paul have once again drawn attention with their on-screen chemistry, this time through the song ‘Ilish Chandana’ from the upcoming film ‘Deshu 7’. The energetic number features Dev and Idhika in a romantic setting and has generated considerable interest 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 house associated with the actor. With its festive setting, high-energy choreography and romantic sequences, ‘Ilish Chandana’ has been positioned as a special song for the Puja season. Its release has added another talking point to the promotional campaign surrounding ‘Deshu 7’.
Dev and Idhika’s pairing has particularly attracted attention. Some viewers have been comparing their chemistry with Dev’s pairing with actress Subhashree Ganguly, who is also associated with the upcoming film. The discussion has largely emerged from the different on-screen combinations being presented as part of the film’s promotional activities.
For several days, Dev had been in the spotlight after sharing romantic photographs with Subhashree. Those images also revived discussion surrounding their earlier association. However, the release of ‘Ilish Chandana’ has shifted some of the attention towards Dev and Idhika, giving audiences another pairing to discuss ahead of the film’s arrival.
The production team has described ‘Ilish Chandana’ as a song designed to add to the festive mood of Durga Puja. Its promotional campaign has used a playful theme centred on fish and dance, reflecting the cultural atmosphere associated with the Bengali festival. The song’s timing is also significant, as music and entertainment releases traditionally form an important part of the build-up to the Puja season.
Several romantic moments featuring Dev and Idhika appear in the song, and Dev has also shared photographs from the sequence on social media. Their chemistry forms one of the central visual elements of the track, while the choreography gives the song a lively and celebratory character.
The song was filmed on the Ganges, providing a distinctive backdrop for its high-energy sequences. The combination of the river setting, dance performances and colourful presentation has helped the track attract attention beyond its lead pair.
Actor Anirban Bhattacharya is another notable presence in ‘Ilish Chandana’. His appearance adds another familiar face to the song and has also caught the attention of viewers. The track therefore brings together several recognisable figures from contemporary Tollywood in a festive musical setting.
Dev and Idhika are not appearing together for the first time. They previously shared the screen in the song ‘Kishori’ from Dev’s film ‘Khadaan’. Their dance performance in that song attracted attention, establishing familiarity with their pairing among audiences.
With ‘Ilish Chandana’, the two have returned in another visually prominent musical sequence. At the same time, the continuing promotional focus on Dev and Subhashree has created multiple points of interest around ‘Deshu 7’. As the Durga Puja season approaches, the song has added another layer to the film’s publicity, particularly through the renewed focus on Dev and Idhika’s on-screen chemistry.
