Darpana (The Mirror)
Darpana (The Mirror) is an Odia-language drama-horror thriller released on 21 November 2025. Produced by Dillip Kumar Sahoo under Syon Production House, the film revolves around a mysterious Rajkothi where love, trauma, and psychological fear intertwine, unfolding a tragic and haunting past.
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Movie Details
Darpana (Odia: ଦର୍ପଣ), subtitled The Mirror, is a 2025 Indian Odia-language drama-horror thriller film directed by Bharat Pusparag and Anand Kumar. Produced by Dillip Kumar Sahoo under Syon Production House, the film stars Ankit Kumar, Trupti Mirambika, Bharat Pusparag, and Hiranmayee in lead roles. It was released on 21 November 2025 with an A (Adult) certification and has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minutes.
Set around an old Raj-era mansion known as Rajkothi, the film explores psychological obsession, love, and haunting memories tied to past tragedies. Blending horror elements with emotional narrative, the story unfolds as the characters confront both internal and supernatural fears.
Plot Summary
The film is set in the ancient Rajkothi of Raja Rajuthi, a once-grand mansion that has become associated with mysterious deaths. The only regular inhabitant of the place is an elderly caretaker. The narrative focuses on Chitra, a young woman who falls in love with Rocky, a troubled and psychologically unstable man. Their relationship takes a tragic turn when Chitra becomes pregnant. Rocky’s mental state worsens, leading to a devastating climax in which he kills Chitra, setting the stage for the haunting events that ripple into the present.
The story slowly uncovers layers of past trauma, love, betrayal, and paranormal echoes tied to the mansion.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
| Ankit Kumar | Lead Role |
| Trupti Mirambika | Chitra |
| Bharat Pusparag | Supporting Role |
| Hiranmayee Das | Supporting Role |
| Pradyumna Lenka | – |
| Ranu Padhi | – |
| Kalicharan | – |
| Janu | – |
| Soni | – |
| Prangya | – |
| Roja | – |
| Dillip Kumar Sahoo | Cameo |
Music
Songs & Score
- “Jhare Jhara Sefali”
- Singers: Humane Sagar, Ananya Sritam Nanda
- Lyrics & Music: Tunu Pattnayak
Background Music (BGM) and sound mixing were handled by Nithis (Mumbai).
Crew
- Chief Associate Directors: Ratan Kumar, Swagat Patra
- Choreography: Sudhakar Vasanth, Santosh
- Art Directors: Ganesh, Mantu
- VFX / CG / Roto: Kumar Prahallad, Saroj Maiti
- Colorist: Raj Rajan
The film involved a large technical crew specializing in cinematography, lighting, post-production, and CG enhancements to create its atmospheric horror imagery.
Release and Reception
Darpana was released theatrically on 21 November 2025 across Odisha. The film targets audiences interested in psychological thrillers and supernatural mystery storylines, combining dramatic emotional arcs with horror elements.
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow Listing – Darpana (The Mirror)
https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/bhubaneswar/darpana-the-mirror/ET00408040 - Official Trailer – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1JeoEf99iM - Movie Credits from Official Trailer (Description, Syon Production House)
