The co-founder of Kolkata-based theatre company Mad About Drama, Soumendra Bhattacharya made his feature film debut with the Bengali horror thriller Ludo (2015). Since then, he has appeared in the detective thriller Byomkesh O Agnibaan (2017) and the television series Charitraheen (2018).

In 2019, Soumendra essayed a pivotal role in the horror thriller film Bhoot Chaturdashi, which was directed by Shabbir Mallick.

Soumendra Bhattacharya was born and brought up in Kolkata. He went to school at Don Bosco Park Circus and grew up shy and quiet until one day in standard nine he discovered his love for public speaking and plays.