Bhubaneswar: The official teaser of the much-anticipated Odia film Mantra Muugdha was released on Saturday on the YouTube channel of Tarang Music, giving audiences a first glimpse into the film’s mysterious and magical world.
Touted as one of the most awaited Odia films of the year, the teaser promises a cinematic journey filled with mystery, music, laughter and supernatural elements. The makers describe the film as a story that will thrill, haunt and mesmerise viewers with its unique blend of suspense and entertainment.
Written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Anupam Patnaik, the film is produced by Barsha Patnaik and Anupam Patnaik.
The movie features a large ensemble cast including Sanoj Kumar, Manmay Dey, Sarthak Bharadwaj, Dipanwit Dasmohapatra, Suryamayee Mohapatra, Bhoomika Dash, Hara Rath, Umakanta Sahoo, Soma Hota, Nishant Majithia, Barsha Patnaik, Choudhury Jayaprakash Das, Akash Rout, Pihu Mohapatra, Ankita Mishra, Jagannath Jagan, Ishani Panda, Sujit Baral, Riten Patnaik and Ashis Rout.
As part of the film’s promotion, a special drone light show is scheduled to be held at Buddha Jayanti Park in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening. The aerial display is expected to present visuals inspired by the film, creating a unique promotional experience for cinema lovers in the city.
The story of the film has been jointly written by Anupam Patnaik and Roshan Bisoi, while the screenplay is by Rohit Gehlot and Anupam Patnaik. Cinematography for the project has been handled by Deepak Kumar.
Mantra Muugdha is slated for theatrical release on May 1, 2026, and the teaser launch along with the drone show marks the beginning of its promotional campaign.