Ganda Bhairav
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Movie Details
Ganda Bhairav (Odia: ଗଣ୍ଡ ଭୈରବ) is a 2026 Indian Odia-language crime drama film directed by Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo and produced by Ramesh Barik under the banner RR Events & Cine Production. The film stars Devasis Patra, Sivani Sangita, Ananya Mishra, Krishna Kar, Pruthviraj Nayak, and Choudhury Bikash Das in principal roles.
Set against the backdrop of Odisha’s cultural and spiritual landscape, the film follows the transformative journey of Jaga, a man whose life is shaped by love, loss, betrayal, revenge, redemption, and devotion. The story culminates during the annual Ratha Yatra, blending emotional drama with spiritual themes.
Released theatrically on 16 July 2026 during the Ratha Yatra festival, Ganda Bhairav received attention for its rural setting, devotional undertones, and ensemble cast.
Infobox
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Ganda Bhairav (ଗଣ୍ଡ ଭୈରବ) |
| Directed by | Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo |
| Produced by | Ramesh Barik |
| Written by | Sankar Tripathy |
| Story | Sankar Tripathy |
| Screenplay | Sankar Tripathy |
| Dialogues | Sankar Tripathy |
| Starring | Devasis Patra, Sivani Sangita, Ananya Mishra, Krishna Kar, Pruthviraj Nayak, Choudhury Bikash Das |
| Music by | Gaurav Anand |
| Lyrics | Dr. Nirmal Nayak, Bapu Goswami, J.P. Wordsmith |
| Cinematography | Rudrakanta Singh, Subrat Khatoi, B. Satish |
| Edited by | Rajesh Das |
| Choreography | Amit Nayak |
| Action Director | Judo Ramu |
| Production company | RR Events & Cine Production |
| Music Label | Babu Bhai Production |
| Distributed by | RR Events & Cine Production |
| Release date | 16 July 2026 |
| Running time | 2 hours 24 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Odia |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| CBFC Certification | UA 16+ |
Plot
Jaga, a young man from rural Odisha, experiences a series of life-altering events that test his relationships, beliefs, and inner strength. As he confronts love, personal tragedy, betrayal, violence, and the desire for revenge, his journey gradually transforms into one of redemption and spiritual awakening. Set against the backdrop of Odisha’s sacred traditions and culminating during the Ratha Yatra, the film explores themes of faith, sacrifice, forgiveness, and destiny.
Cast
Main cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Devasis Patra | Jaga |
| Sivani Sangita | Lead female role |
| Ananya Mishra | Supporting role |
| Krishna Kar | Banu Rana |
| Pruthviraj Nayak | Druba Behera |
| Choudhury Bikash Das | Hadu Barala |
Supporting cast
- KK
- Soma Bhoumik
- Sambhu
- Santu Nije
- Nitia Na
- Asit
- Salabega
- Others
Production
Ganda Bhairav was produced by Ramesh Barik under the banner RR Events & Cine Production. The film was written by Sankar Tripathy, who also handled the story, screenplay, and dialogues.
Principal photography was carried out across locations in Odisha. The production incorporates village settings, temple architecture, and the cultural atmosphere surrounding Jagannath traditions to create the film’s visual identity.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Gaurav Anand, with lyrics written by Dr. Nirmal Nayak, Bapu Goswami, and J.P. Wordsmith.
Songs
| Title | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daramara Suku Suku | Satyajeet Pradhan | Bapu Goswami | Gaurav Anand |
| Maramati | Gaurav Anand, Ananya Sritam Nanda | J.P. Wordsmith | Gaurav Anand |
| Nishulka Prema | Humane Sagar, Lipsa Mahapatra | J.P. Wordsmith | Gaurav Anand |
Additional playback singers
- Humane Sagar
- Satyajeet Pradhan
- Gaurav Anand
- Ananya Sritam Nanda
- Lipsa Mahapatra
- Rupak Parida
Release
Ganda Bhairav was released in cinemas across Odisha on 16 July 2026, coinciding with the Ratha Yatra festival.
The film was released in major cities including:
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Berhampur
- Rourkela
- Balasore
- Angul
- Jeypore
- Bhadrak
- Jagatsinghpur
- Sambalpur
- Koraput
- Jharsuguda
- Phulbani
- Rayagada
- Talcher
- Keonjhar
- Jajpur
- Nabarangpur
- Paralakhemundi
- And several other towns across Odisha.
Reception
Upon release, Ganda Bhairav attracted audiences during the Ratha Yatra holiday period. The film received attention for its emotional narrative, performances, devotional backdrop, and depiction of rural Odisha. Contemporary newspaper reports also highlighted audience response to the trailer launch and promotional events.
Crew
| Department | Name |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ramesh Barik |
| Director | Sudhanshu Mohan Sahoo |
| Story | Sankar Tripathy |
| Screenplay | Sankar Tripathy |
| Dialogues | Sankar Tripathy |
| Music Director | Gaurav Anand |
| Cinematography | Rudrakanta Singh, Subrat Khatoi, B. Satish |
| Editor | Rajesh Das |
| Choreographer | Amit Nayak |
| Action Director | Judo Ramu |
| Lyrics | Dr. Nirmal Nayak, Bapu Goswami, J.P. Wordsmith |
| Publicity Design | Blank Canvas RGF |
| Music Label | Babu Bhai Production |
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow. Ganda Bhairav (2026) – Movie Information. Retrieved July 2026.
- Ganda Bhairav | Official Trailer. YouTube. RR Events & Cine Production.
- RR Events & Cine Production. Official promotional posters and publicity material.
- Newspaper coverage published in The Samaja (July 2026).
- Newspaper coverage published in Nirbaha (June 2026).
