Chhaki Suna
Chhaki Suna is a 2026 Odia suspense thriller directed by Manash Padhiary. Starring Anubhav Mohanty in the lead role, the film follows a mysterious investigation inspired by the traditional game "Chhaki Suna", where clues, murders and mind games intertwine in a tense thriller narrative.
Baidyanath Dash
Nirmal Nayak
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Movie Details
Chhaki Suna (Odia: ଛକି ଶà‚ନ; transl. No Escape) is a 2026 Indian Odia-language suspense thriller film directed by Manash Padhiary and produced by Naveen Bhandari, Jagrati A. Mohanty, Suvam Mohanty and Suraj Mohnot. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty in the lead role alongside Abhishek Panda, Divya Mohanty, Sambhabana Mohanty, Choudhury Jayprakash Das and others.
With a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes, the film received a UA16+ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and was released theatrically on 12 June 2026 during the Raja festival season.
The film revolves around a complex murder investigation in which a traditional board game becomes central to solving a series of mysterious crimes.
Plot
An investigator finds himself entangled in a series of murders linked to the traditional game Chhaki Suna. As clues emerge from seemingly ordinary moves on the game board, the investigation turns into a psychological battle between hunter and hunted.
According to the official synopsis:
“Nine squares. Two hands. One hunted mind. An investigator turns a child’s game into his sharpest weapon, until the board begins to play against him.”
As the mystery deepens, the investigator must decipher hidden patterns and confront unexpected truths before becoming a victim of the game himself.
Cast
Main Cast
- Anubhav Mohanty
- Abhishek Panda
- Divya Mohanty
- Sambhabana Mohanty
- Choudhury Jayprakash Das
Supporting Cast
- Sukumar Tudu
- Sukant Rath
- Nitu Singh
- Bijainee Mishra
- Udit Guru
- Tapas Sargharia
- Jitu Mangaraj
- Bighnesh Panda
- Umakant
- Bhakti
- Santu Nije
- Raka
- Dipu
- Sujit
Production
Development
The film was conceived as a suspense thriller drawing inspiration from the traditional Odia game Chhaki Suna. Director Manash Padhiary developed the story around the idea of transforming a familiar childhood pastime into a psychological murder mystery.
Filming
Principal photography was handled by cinematographer Deepak Kumar. Several promotional posters showcased investigative themes, crime-scene imagery and psychological suspense elements, highlighting the film’s thriller tone.
Post-production
Editing was completed by Rashmi Ranjan Dash, while Kisaloy Roy composed the background score. Visual effects were executed by LogLin Studios under the supervision of Anand Sagar Swain.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features a combination of original and recreated songs.
Ame Balunga Toka
- Singers: Anubhav Mohanty, Papu Pom Pom
- Lyrics: Pramod Parida
- Music: Baidyanath Dash
- Original Lyrics: Dr. Nirmal Nayak
Tu Ki Sei Sapan Pari
- Singers: Swayam Padhi, Antara Chakraborty
- Lyrics: Nihar Priyaashish
- Music: Baidyanath Dash
- Original Music: Abhijit Majumdar
- Original Lyrics: Dr. Nirmal Nayak
Release
The official trailer was released by Amara Muzik ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
Chhaki Suna was released in cinemas across Odisha on 12 June 2026, coinciding with the Raja festival season. The film opened alongside other major Odia releases of the period, including Shikar and Diary.
The film was screened in major cities and towns across Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Berhampur, Balasore, Angul, Jeypore, Rayagada, Bhawanipatna, Phulbani, Keonjhar, Baripada and several other centres.
Marketing
The promotional campaign included:
- Motion posters
- Character posters
- Teasers
- Official trailer
- Premiere shows in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar
- Theatre-list announcements across Odisha
Promotional materials highlighted the tagline:
“Every murder leaves a clue. Every game has a winner. But in this story, winning might cost you everything.”
Reception
Prior to release, the film attracted attention for its thriller premise and the return of Anubhav Mohanty in an investigative role. Media coverage emphasized the film’s mystery-driven narrative, suspense elements and its use of a traditional game as the central storytelling device.
Crew
Direction and Writing
- Director: Manash Padhiary
- Writer: Manash Padhiary
Production
- Producers: Naveen Bhandari, Jagrati A. Mohanty, Suvam Mohanty, Suraj Mohnot
- Executive Producer: Ruturaj Khatua
- Production Manager: Bidyut Bhuyan
- Assistant Production Manager: Ipsita Panda
- Production Coordinator: Guru Prasad Sahoo
Cinematography and Editing
- Cinematography: Deepak Kumar
- Editor: Rashmi Ranjan Dash
- Associate Editor: Prangya Priyadarshan
Music and Sound
- Background Score: Kisaloy Roy
- Music Assistant: Shrijit M
- Sound Design: Shakti Swaroop Dwibedy
- Audio Post Production: Maestro Audio Lab
- Music Label: Amara Muzik
Direction Department
- Associate Director: Debajyoti Patra (Dipu)
- Chief Assistant Director: Akshya Ku Nayak
- First Assistant Directors: Biswajit Sarangi, Tukun
- Second Assistant Director: Bikash Sahu
- Third Assistant Director: Kurukhetra Nayak
Art and Costume
- Art Director: Sudhansu Mohanty
- Costume Designer: Rinku (RRR)
- Makeup: Rajkishor Jena
Visual Effects and Post-production
- VFX Shoot Supervisor: Nirakar Sethy
- VFX Head: Anand Sagar Swain
- VFX Studio: LogLin Studios
- Post-production: Prasad Lab
- Post-production Producer: Asutosh Mohanty
- Colorist: J. Rajesh
- Conformist: Dilip
Camera and Technical Crew
- Focus Pullers: Bhubananand Chhualsingh, Bijay Shankar Barik
- Gaffer: Trinath Pradhan
- Rig & Grip: Samaleswari Cine Equipment
- Ronin Operator: Abinash Sarangi
- Drone Pilot: Martyajeet Dash
- Camera Equipment: Camera Queen Production
- Lighting Equipment: Kalinga Cine Equipment
Publicity
- Publicity Design: Blank Canvas & Azhar Ali
Technical Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Chhaki Suna |
| Language | Odia |
| Country | India |
| Genre | Suspense, Thriller |
| Release Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Production Companies | Amara Studios, 29 Two Nine Films, SM Entertainment |
| Associated Banner | Shivaansh Production |
| Music Label | Amara Muzik |
| Cinematography | Deepak Kumar |
| Editing | Rashmi Ranjan Dash |
| Background Score | Kisaloy Roy |
| Running Time | 2 hours 26 minutes |
| CBFC Certification | UA 16+ |
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- Official Trailer, Chhaki Suna, Amara Muzik (YouTube).
- BookMyShow listing for Chhaki Suna.
- Official promotional posters and publicity materials released by the producers.
- Newspaper coverage in Nirbhay (6 June 2026).
- Newspaper coverage in Samaja (7 June 2026).
- Prameya Raja 2026 release coverage (12 June 2026).
- Official theatre release list published by the film’s publicity team.
