Dharma Productions to distribute Babushaan’s ‘Navrup’ worldwide, film set for 2027 release
Landmark collaboration with Babushaan Films and Prelude Novel Ventures aims to take Odia cinema to global audiences
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to Odia cinema’s growing national and international ambitions, Dharma Productions has come on board as the worldwide distributor of Ollywood superstar Babushaan Mohanty’s upcoming film ‘Navrup’. The collaboration with Babushaan Films and Prelude Novel Ventures marks an important step towards taking Odia storytelling to audiences across the globe.
The makers announced the association Friday, describing it as a landmark partnership under the tagline, “New Era. A Bigger Vision”. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2027.
Directed by Chinmay Das, ‘Navrup’ is a mythological action drama inspired by the epic Mahabharata. Babushaan plays the lead role, while Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana will be seen in a pivotal antagonist role.
The project has already generated interest following the commencement of shooting in Koraput November 11. Babushaan, accompanied by his wife and producer Tripti Satpathy and other cast members, arrived in the district for the filming.
The shooting began at Uparkandi village, with several important sequences planned across picturesque locations in Koraput and the Jeypore subdivision. The district’s mist-covered hills, lush greenery and rustic landscapes provide the backdrop for the production.
The association with Dharma Productions is expected to provide the film with wider distribution opportunities beyond Odisha and introduce Odia cinema to a larger international audience. The makers are yet to announce the exact release date.