(1976) was the first full-colour Odia film. Hisab Nikas (1982) introduced Cinemascope. Swapna Sagara (1982) was the first 70mm film in Odia.
: Notable films from this time include Sesha Shrabana , Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi , Jaga Hatare Pagha , and Hakim Babu . Contemporary Revival (2022–Present)
: The era was dominated by Uttam Mohanty , Bijay Mohanty , and Mihir Das , whose versatility across romantic, villainous, and character roles defined decades of cinema. odia all movie
(2022), starring Babushaan Mohanty , became a nationwide sensation with a 9.3 IMDb rating, portraying a doctor's struggle in rural Malkangiri.
After a period of decline characterized by unoriginal remakes, Odia cinema has entered a "New Dawn" focused on realistic storytelling and high production values. : (1976) was the first full-colour Odia film
: Only two films were produced between 1936 and 1951.
Odia cinema was born on April 28, 1936, with the release of , directed by Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami . Made on a budget of ₹30,000, it laid the foundation for an industry that initially struggled with infrastructure and relied heavily on studios in Kolkata. First Film : Sita Bibaha (1936), based on the Ramayana. : Notable films from this time include Sesha
: In 1960, Sri Lokanath , directed by Prafulla Sengupta, became the first Odia film to win a National Award.
