Challenge released in 50 theatres, Premier Show held in Berhampur for the first time

Bhubaneswar: The big-budget Odia film “Challenge” has been released. While earlier its premier shows were held in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, for the very first time a premier show has been organized in Berhampur city. Since Real Star Ardhendu Sahu and everyone’s favorite Didi No.1 Lipi Mahapatra belong to Berhampur, the city was in a festive mood Friday.

The Challenge team was welcomed with a grand bike rally of nearly 150 bikes. Superstar Ardhendu Sahu, actress Elina Samantaray, director Sai Kiran Mangaraj, cameraman Pratap Chandra Raut, publicity and promotion head/media planner Pranay Jethi, actor Bhupinder Singh, Lipi Mahapatra, Bibhas and others reached Rukmini Cinema Hall in Berhampur. They spent a lot of time making reels and taking selfies with fans, before sitting together inside the theatre to enjoy the entire film.

As this was the first-ever premier show in Rukmini Theatre of the silk and cultural city Berhampur, the local residents were highly delighted. Across Odisha, Challenge is being screened simultaneously in 50 theatres with 150 shows in total.

Audiences were particularly excited to see Bollywood’s renowned actor Puneet Issar, popularly known for his role as Duryodhan. The film is entertaining viewers with super action sequences, rich family drama, and powerful songs and dances. Traditional Odia art and culture have also been showcased through the dance sequences.

The production house has announced that Challenge will surely provide wholesome entertainment to audiences during this Dussehra festival.