Anupam Patnaik Unveils Title of New Film ‘Mantra Muugdha’: A Magical, Musical, Maddening Ride Awaits
Bhubaneswar: National award-winning director Anupam Patnaik on Monday officially unveiled the title of his much-anticipated upcoming film — Mantra Muugdha.
Sharing the announcement on social media, Patnaik described the film as “a magical, musical, maddening ride where the music will unleash a thrilling adventure of a lifetime. Get ready for spellbinding moments, quirky chaos, and a melody that might just change everything.”
The film features a vibrant ensemble cast, including Suryamayee Mohapatra, Bhoomika Dash, Dipanwit Das Mohapatra, Manmay Dey, Hara Rath, and Sanoj Kumar — a dynamic mix of both established and emerging talents from the Odia film industry.
The film will be directed by Anupam Patnaik and produced by Barsha Patnaik and Anupam Patnaik. The story is written by Anupam Patnaik and Roshan Bisoi, with music composed by a team of talented artists including Ashish Pradhan, Anurag Patnaik, Sangeet Patnaik, Anurag Panda, and Roumyaj Pradhan.
According to sources, the shooting for Mantra Muugdha is slated to begin in the second week of July.
In the days leading up to the title reveal, Patnaik had teased fans with the initials “MM,” igniting a flurry of speculation across social media. From guesses like “Mohan Majhi” — the current Chief Minister of Odisha — to actors like Manoj Mishra, the online chatter only intensified as the mystery built up.
On Sunday, Patnaik added to the suspense with a cryptic teaser:
“Thank you for your love and anticipation for #MM. Now, the time has come to embark on something even more thrilling and exciting! A new story awaits. A new world unfolds. Get ready to be enchanted, thrilled, and taken on an unforgettable ride! Title announcement of #MM tomorrow!”
Mantra Muugdha marks Patnaik’s return to direction after the widely acclaimed success of his web series Gangs of Puri, which continues to stream on the Kanccha Lannka platform.
With curiosity peaking and excitement running high, fans now look forward to what promises to be a cinematic experience like no other.