Guruji Namaskar
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Movie Details
Guruji Namaskar is a 2026 Indian Odia-language social drama film directed by Jitendriya Pradhan and produced by Sanket Kumar Tripathy under The Undergrads Production. The film stars Aman Parashar, Sukumar Tudu, Shivanshi Sen, Ilu Banerjee, Gourab Mohanty, Shruti Das Mohapatra, Sanket Tripathy, Susil Mishra, and Puspanjali Sarangi.
Set in rural Odisha, the film tells the story of a committed school teacher who works tirelessly to bring children back to school despite poverty and social challenges. Through compassion, perseverance and dedication to education, he becomes a catalyst for positive change within the community.
The film was released theatrically on 10 July 2026 after receiving a U (Universal) certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Prior to its theatrical release, Guruji Namaskar received recognition at several national and international film festivals.
Plot
Set in a rural village of Odisha, Guruji Namaskar follows Guruji, a sincere government school teacher who believes that education can transform lives. Instead of limiting himself to classroom teaching, he visits homes, motivates parents, supports children facing poverty and hardship, and encourages school dropouts to continue their education.
As Guruji confronts social inequality, financial struggles and resistance from sections of society, his unwavering commitment gradually changes the lives of his students and earns the respect of the community. The film highlights the role of teachers in nation-building and presents education as a powerful instrument for social transformation.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Aman Parashar | Guruji |
| Sukumar Tudu | Pankaj Mishra |
| Shivanshi Sen | Lead female role |
| Ilu Banerjee | Sarapancha Babu |
| Gourab Mohanty | Supporting role |
| Shruti Das Mohapatra | Supporting role |
| Sanket Tripathy | Supporting role |
| Susil Mishra | Supporting role |
| Puspanjali Sarangi | Supporting role |
Production
Guruji Namaskar was produced by The Undergrads Production, with Sanket Kumar Tripathy serving as producer and Illa Mishra as co-producer. The screenplay was developed from an original story by Sanket Kumar Tripathy, who also wrote the dialogues.
The film was shot primarily in rural locations across Odisha to authentically portray village life and the realities of government school education. The production emphasizes themes of education, social responsibility and community development.
Themes
The film explores several social issues, including:
- Importance of education in rural communities
- Teacher-student relationships
- School dropout prevention
- Child welfare
- Social responsibility
- Rural development
- Community participation
- Hope and perseverance
Release
Guruji Namaskar received a U (Universal) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.
The film was released theatrically across Odisha on 10 July 2026, with screenings in multiplexes and single-screen theatres including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Sambalpur, Koraput, Angul, Bhadrak, Bargarh, Balangir, Jajpur, Bhawanipatna and Kantabanji.
Reception
Before its theatrical release, Guruji Namaskar was screened at multiple film festivals where it received awards and official selections. The film was recognized for its social message, educational theme, performances, direction and technical achievements.
Among the notable recognitions were awards for Best Children’s Film, Best Feature Film, Best Educational Film, Best Social Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Cinematography and Best Editing at various national and international film festivals between 2025 and 2026.
Music
The soundtrack was composed by Abhijit Majumdar and D. Ashesh, while the background score was composed by D. Ashesh.
Songs
Meow Meow
- Singer: Sanju Mohanty
- Lyrics: Srikant Goutam
- Music & Arrangement: Abhijit Majumdar
Additional songs in the film feature vocals by Nishad Mishra, Anurag Das and Bishnu Mohan Kabi.
Crew
| Department | Credits |
|---|---|
| Director | Jitendriya Pradhan |
| Producer | Sanket Kumar Tripathy |
| Co-producer | Illa Mishra |
| Production House | The Undergrads Production |
| Creative Producer | Sarbeswar Sutar (PUA) |
| Story | Sanket Kumar Tripathy |
| Screenplay | Sanket Kumar Tripathy |
| Dialogues | Sanket Kumar Tripathy |
| Associate Director | 2kun |
| Assistant Directors | Surya Kanta Dalai, H. Abhijit, Sidhant Swaroop |
| Director of Photography | Jyoti Ranjan Patra |
| Editor | Rashmi Ranjan Dash |
| Associate Editor | 2kun |
| Music Directors | Abhijit Majumdar, D. Ashesh |
| Background Score | D. Ashesh |
| Trailer BGM | Ashis Mohanty |
| Lyrics | Srikant Goutam, Bapu Goswami |
| Sound Designers | Abhijit Senapati, Biswa Ranjan Pradhan |
| Mixing Engineer | Dilesshwar Pradhan |
| 5.1 Mixing | Loglin Studio |
| Production Manager | Abhikshya Anupam |
| Production Designer | Ajaya Kumar Sutar |
| Costume Designer | Rabi Chandra Patra |
| Makeup | Santanu Kumar Dash |
| Hair Dresser | Juli |
| Choreographer | Soubhagya (Meow Meow) |
| Colorist | J. Rajesh |
| DI Lab | Prasad Lab |
| Focus Puller | Biju |
| Lighting Equipment | Kalinga Cine Equipment |
| Post-production Supervisor | 2kun |
| Publicity Design | Subham Pradhan (Knoox) |
| Marketing Partner | Gradling Undergrads LLP |
| Publicity Partner | Amresh Behrua |
| Finance | Sankalp |
| Outreach Manager | Ayush Anand |
| Music Label | Babu Bhai Production |
| Publisher | Babu Bhai Production |
| Channel Head | Babu Bhai |
Technical details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Guruji Namaskar |
| Language | Odia |
| Country | India |
| Genre | Drama, Social |
| Running time | 2 hours 1 minute |
| CBFC Certification | U |
| Release date | 10 July 2026 |
| Production company | The Undergrads Production |
| Music label | Babu Bhai Production |
Awards and festival recognition (selected)
The film received recognition at several film festivals, including:
- Children’s, Science, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival (Best Film)
- Rameshwaram International Film Festival
- Chambal International Film Festival
- KIIFFA (Kashi Indian International Film Festival Awards)
- Mumbai International Film Awards
- Asian Talent International Film Festival
- India International Star Film Festival Awards
- Reels International Film Festival
- Jalgaon International Film Festival
- Central India International Film Festival
- Asian Independent Film Festival
- Caravan International Film Festival
- Kookai International Film Festival
- Mei International Film Festival
- Global Bengaluru International Film Festival
- Global Independent Film Festival of India (GIFFI)
- Sundarban International Film Festival
- iDEAL International Film Festival
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow. Guruji Namaskar (2026) – Movie details. (Running time, genre, certification, synopsis and release date).
- Babu Bhai Production. Guruji Namaskar – Official Trailer (YouTube). Cast, crew and production credits.
- Official theatrical posters of Guruji Namaskar (2025–2026).
- Official CBFC certification poster.
- Official theatrical release announcement and theatre list.
- Dharitri newspaper (9 July 2026) – Release coverage.
- Sambad newspaper (22 November 2025) – Production coverage.
- Nirbaha newspaper (June 2026) – Release announcement.
- Official promotional material released by The Undergrads Production and Babu Bhai Production.
