Dandakali
Dandakali (ଦଣ୍ଡକାଳୀ) is an Odia mythological thriller directed by Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo and produced by Rajashree Ghosh. Starring Sidhant Mohapatra, Mahesweta Ray and Suryamayee Mohapatra, the film blends drama, mythology and thriller elements and released in cinemas on September 11, 2026.
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Cast & Crew
Movie Details
Dandakali (ଦଣ୍ଡକାଳୀ) is an Odia-language mythological thriller that blends drama and suspense. Directed by Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo and produced by Rajashree Ghosh, the film features an ensemble cast led by Sidhant Mohapatra, Mahesweta Ray, and Suryamayee Mohapatra. Dandakali was released theatrically on September 11, 2026.
Dandakali Release Date and Format
The film has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes and is presented in Odia in 2D.
- Movie: Dandakali (ଦଣ୍ଡକାଳୀ)
- Release Date: September 11, 2026
- Language: Odia
- Runtime: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Mythological, Thriller
- Format: 2D
- Release: Theatrical
- OTT/Streaming Platform: Not provided
Story and Theme
Dandakali is described as an Odia mythological thriller, with drama and suspense forming part of its genre mix. The film takes its thematic direction from the mythological world associated with Dandakali, while bringing together a contemporary ensemble of characters and performers.
Cast
The film features a broad ensemble cast comprising established and emerging performers.
The cast includes:
- Sidhant Mohapatra
- Mahesweta Ray
- Suryamayee Mohapatra
- Chitrasen Ghosh
- Trupti Mirambika
- Usasi Mishra
- Krishna Kar
- Choudhury Jayprakash Das
- Udit Guru
- Elli Padhy
Direction and Production
Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo has directed Dandakali. The film is produced by Rajashree Ghosh, with Sukanta Kumar Sahu serving as Executive Producer. The production house is Rajashree Cine Crafts.
The principal filmmaking credits include:
- Director: Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo
- Producer: Rajashree Ghosh
- Executive Producer: Sukanta Kumar Sahu
- Production House: Rajashree Cine Crafts
- Story: Abhisikta Mishra
- Screenplay & Dialogue: Dillip Choudhury
- Director of Photography: Deepak Kumar
- Editor: Jyotirmaya Swain
- Associate Director: Trilochan Swain
- Music Director: Prem Anand
- Background Music: Diptiman Sarangi
- Art Director: Ganesh Das
- Colourist: Rajesh
- Choreographers: Amit Nayak and Dibya Samal
- Make-up: Shantanu Das
- Costume: Santosh Dalei
- Dubbing: Bibhuti Bhushan Dash
- 5.1 Mixing: Millan Dash, Millan Studio
- CG: Anand, Loglin Studio
- Drone: Kanha
- Publicity Design: Blank Canvas RGF
Additional technical credits include Kalinga Cine Equipment for lighting, Camera Queen Production for camera equipment, Aakash Rana for pilot sound, and Santosh for DTP.
Music and Songs
Music for Dandakali is composed by Prem Anand, while the film’s music label is Amara Muzik. The credited singers include Rituraj Mohanty, Sabisesh Mishra, Pragya Hota, Antara Chakraborty, and Kuldeep Pattanaik. Lyrics are credited to Dr Nirmal Nayak and Bapu Goswami.
Two songs have been specifically provided:
Badhu Nirupama
- Singers: Kuldeep Pattanaik and Antara Chakraborty
- Lyrics: Bapu Goswami
- Music: Prem Anand
Listen to “Badhu Nirupama” on YouTube
Premare Padila Ki Hrudaya Mora
- Singers: Sabisesh Mishra and Pragyan Hota
- Lyrics: Nirmal Nayak
- Music: Prem Anand
Listen to “Premare Padila Ki Hrudaya Mora” on YouTube
Theatrical Release
Dandakali released in cinemas on September 11, 2026, coinciding with the Ganesh Puja period. The film’s theatrical listings cover multiple locations and cinema halls across Odisha, as shown in the promotional hall-list material.
The listed locations include Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Angul, Athagarh, Balasore, Beguniapada, Bhadrak, Bhawanipatna, Berhampur, Banarpal, Bhanjanagar, Boudh, Banki, Jeypore, Jajpur Road, Jharsuguda, Jatni, Joda, Keonjhar, Koraput, Kantabanji, Khariar Road, Muniguda, Nayagarh, Nawrangpur, Parlakhemundi, Phulbani, Rourkela, Raghunathpur, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Salepur, and Surat.
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow – Dandakali Movie Listing
- Dandakali Official Trailer – YouTube
- Badhu Nirupama – YouTube
- Premare Padila Ki Hrudaya Mora – YouTube
