Odia Films Shine at Indian Telly Streaming Awards 2026; Jajabara 2.0 Wins Best Actor & Director, Dasama Bags Regional Film Honour

Mumbai: Odia cinema made a strong mark at the Indian Telly Streaming Awards (ITSA) 2026, with Jajabara 2.0 winning Best Actor (Male) and Best Director, while Dasama secured the award for Best Regional Language Film (Odia). The ceremony, held in Mumbai on February 27, celebrated excellence in OTT and streaming content from across India.

Actor Devesh Ranjan received the Best Actor (Male) award for his performance in Jajabara 2.0, while Abhishek Swain won Best Director for the same film, making it one of the biggest winners of the evening.

In another proud moment for the Odia film industry, producer Deepak Kumar Jena accepted the Best Regional Language Film (Odia) award for Dasama, which was praised for its storytelling and strong cultural roots.

The awards ceremony, now in its fourth edition, brought together streaming creators, actors, producers and OTT platforms from across the country. The event highlighted how digital entertainment has moved from the margins to the centre of India’s viewing habits, with regional language content gaining nationwide popularity.

Both award-winning films are currently streaming on AAO NXT, the Odia OTT platform that has been promoting regional storytelling to a wider audience. The platform urged viewers to watch the films and celebrate the growing success of Odia cinema in the digital era.

With multiple honours at a national-level OTT awards ceremony, the achievements of Jajabara 2.0 and Dasama are being seen as a significant boost for the Odia entertainment industry, which continues to gain recognition beyond the state.