Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Acclaimed filmmaker Tanim Noor, known for "Utshob", has started working on a new film titled "Bonolota Express", adapted from celebrated writer Humayun Ahmed's novel "Kichukkhon".

The film is set for release in next year's Eid-ul-Fitr.

Actors Sariful Razz, Sabila Nur, Chanchal Chowdhury, and Mosharraf Karim are being considered for lead roles, though the cast has not been finalised yet.

To announce the project, Tanim released a one-minute teaser on Facebook featuring a speeding train set to Artcell's song "Chaitei Paro".

The post reads, "Coming this Eid-ul-Fitr, another film inspired by the magician Humayun Ahmed. After Utshob, Tanim Noor's Bonolota Express, don't miss the train."

The screenplay is being written by ...