Anupam Patnaik Announces New Film ‘Bande Utkal Janani’ as a Tribute to Odia Language and Culture

Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker Anupam Patnaik Tuesday announced his new project, Bande Utkal Janani, on the occasion of Utkal Divas.

The film’s title poster was shared alongside a heartfelt message from Patnaik, emphasizing that this isn’t just a movie, but a mission—a call to every Odia soul to reconnect with their roots. He urged people to not just watch the film but to awaken to the importance of their language and culture, highlighting the critical need to preserve and fight for their identity.

Sharing the news with a title poster Patnaik said” You clapped for Pratikshya, You cheered for Gangs of Puri, And you gave me all that and more in Karma.But now it’s no longer about the applause.Presenting our next Feature Film – “Bande Utkala Janani”

“This isn’t just a film. This is a mission. A cry from the heart. A call to every Odia soul. A tribute to the language that shaped us. A fight for what we’re forgetting. A journey back to our roots. Let’s not just watch. Let’s awaken.If we don’t fight for our language, we’ll soon be strangers in our own land.” He said

Patnaik, known for his previous works like Pratikshya, Gangs of Puri, and Karma, expressed that the focus now is not just about receiving applause but about making an impactful statement. He emphasized that without a fight for their language, Odia people might soon become strangers in their own land.

Further details about the project will be shared in the coming days.

Currently, Patnaik is busy promoting the second season of *Gangs of Puri*, set to stream on the Kanccha Lannka platform soon. Additionally, he is set to collaborate with popular actor Anubhav Mohanty on a new project titled *Raavan*, which is scheduled for release on September 25.