Bhubaneswar: Odia film Navrup, starring Babushaan Mohanty, is set for a worldwide theatrical release in 2027, with Bollywood production house Dharma Productions coming on board as its worldwide distributor.
The makers announced the association Friday, bringing together Dharma Productions, Babushaan Films and Prelude Novel Ventures in a partnership aimed at taking the upcoming film to audiences beyond Odisha. The collaboration is being seen as a major step towards expanding the reach of Odia cinema in national and international markets.
Under the partnership, Dharma Productions will handle the film’s worldwide distribution. The makers also unveiled the tagline, “New Era. A Bigger Vision”, reflecting their ambition to give the project a wider theatrical release.
Directed by Chinmay Das and produced by Tripti Satpathy and Sonia Dubey, Navrup features Babushaan in the lead role, while Hindi film actor Ashutosh Rana will portray a pivotal antagonist.
The film’s shooting began November 11 at Uparkandi village in Koraput. Babushaan, accompanied by his wife and producer Tripti Satpathy and other cast members, arrived in the district for the shoot.
Several key sequences are scheduled to be filmed across scenic locations in Koraput and the Jeypore subdivision. The district’s mist-covered hills, lush greenery and rustic landscapes will provide the backdrop for the film.
Described as a mythological action drama inspired by the Mahabharata, Navrup is expected to be released in Odia, Hindi and Telugu in 2027.
The association with Dharma Productions is expected to give the film a wider theatrical footprint and bring Odia storytelling to a broader audience.
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