Bindusagar Odia-language Movie
Bindusagar is a new Odia language musical romantic drama that’s been getting a lot of buzz, especially around Bhubaneswar. Since you’re in Bhubaneswar, you’ll probably see it all over the city right now.
Quick Facts
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Genre |
Musical romantic drama |
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Director |
Abhishek Swain |
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Lead Cast |
Prakruti Mishra, Dipanwit Dashmohapatra, Sonalli Sharmisstha, Satya Ranjan |
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Production |
Platoon One Films by Shiladitya Bora, Boundless Blackbuck Films, MDC Filmworks |
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Music |
8 original songs by Kisaloy Roy, Mahadev Rout, Ashish Pradhan. Hit track: “Bhola Shankar” |
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Theatrical Release |
April 10, 2026, timed with Maha Bishuba Sankranti, the Odia New Year |
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World Premiere |
56th IFFI Goa, Nov 20–28, 2025, as a Gala Presentation |
What’s the story?
22-year-old Sreeja comes to Bhubaneswar from London with a cryptic letter from her late mother to find her roots. Her journey crosses paths with a grieving father searching for faith. They find redemption and purpose in the ancient city, with the sacred Bindusagar lake at the heart of it. Themes: love, loss, healing, belonging, and Odia tradition.
The makers call it “not just a movie, it’s an emotion for every Odia people” and it’s being positioned as a big step for Odia cinema going national/global.
What people are saying
- Critics & industry: Taran Adarsh announced it as one of the most-awaited Odia mass entertainers, releasing worldwide. Producer Shiladitya Bora calls it “a moment of rebirth for Odia storytelling”.
- Audience reviews on BookMyShow: Tags like #GreatActing, #SuperDirection, #Wellmade, #AwesomeStory, #WowMusic are trending. Comments include “Love the movie after a long time” and “must watch”.
- Social buzz: Posts from Bangalore Odia community are urging people to book tickets. Superstar Anubhav Mohanty attended the premiere and said Odia cinema is “reaching new heights”. That said, some comments online are skeptical and predict it could flop.
Where to watch in Bhubaneswar
It released April 10, 2026 and is playing across India with English subtitles in major cities. Check BookMyShow for current shows. In Bangalore it was at PVR Phoenix Marketcity, INOX SBR Horizon, Cinepolis Nexus Shantiniketan, etc.
Vibe of the film
Shot in Odisha and London. Mixes family drama with music rooted in Odia culture. The visuals blend Puri Jagannath Temple with London’s Big Ben on posters. Songs feature Odissi dance by Bindusagar lake.
Want me to pull up showtimes near you in Bhubaneswar, or drop the trailer?