Inspector Sana
Inspector Sana (2026) is an Odia comedy drama about a simple village man who becomes an unlikely police hero while protecting a temple treasury. Directed by Raja D, the film stars Bunty R. Samal and Archita Mohanty and premiered on Zee Sarthak.
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Movie Details
Inspector Sana is a 2026 Indian Odia-language comedy drama film directed by Raja D. The film stars Bunty R. Samal and Archita Mohanty in the lead roles. It originally slated to released theatrically but got delayed and later had its world television premiere on 22 February 2026 on Zee Sarthak.
The film follows the transformation of a simple, humorous village man into an unlikely police hero when he is assigned a challenging posting involving temple treasure theft and a local criminal nexus.
Plot
Sana is a well-known, simple-minded man living in a peaceful, crime-free village, admired by locals for his harmless humour and accidental heroics. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is appointed as a police officer and transferred to another village.
In his new posting, Sana faces a major challenge – protecting ancient jewels kept in a temple treasury from a cunning villain. As he navigates crime, deception, and responsibility for the first time, Sana’s honesty and unconventional methods slowly earn respect. Alongside this journey, a romantic relationship develops, adding emotional depth to his transformation from a dismissed figure into a trusted protector.
Cast
- Bunty R. Samal as Inspector Sana (Angulia Bunty)
- Archita Mohanty
- Harihar Mohapatra
- Supporting cast includes performers portraying villagers, police personnel, and antagonists central to the temple-theft storyline.
Production
Development
The story and concept of Inspector Sana were developed by Bibek Mohapatra and Raja D, focusing on comedy rooted in rural life combined with a light crime narrative.
Filming
Principal photography was handled by cinematographer Akshaya Kumar Nayak. The film was produced under the banner SS Creative Films.
Music
The film’s soundtrack and background score were composed by Asad Nizam. The music label for the film is Amara Muzik.
Songs
- “Gumani Radha” – Sung by Humane Sagar and Aseema Panda; lyrics by Puspak Parida
- “Desi Dance” – Sung by Kuldeep Pattanaik; lyrics by Ranjan Nayak
Television Premiere
The film had its World Television Premiere on 22 February 2026 at 6:30 PM IST on Zee Sarthak.
Reception
The film gained attention for its blend of slapstick humour, rural setting, and a light-hearted portrayal of policing. Media coverage highlighted its family-friendly narrative and comic performance by the lead actor.
Credits
- Screenplay & Direction: Raja D
- Story & Concept: Bibek Mohapatra, Raja D
- Dialogue: Babu D, Dharitree
- Music Director: Asad Nizam
- Music Arrangement: Ashis Mishra
- Cinematography (DOP): Akshaya Kumar Nayak
- Editor: KD Sipun
- DI: Ripan
- Producers: Sudipta Stalin Mohapatra, Sushil Kumar Barik
- Co-Producers: Anshuman Pattanayak, Jyotirmaya Mohapatra
- Executive Producer: Debashish Barik
- Line Producer & Casting Director: Deepak Kumar Jena
- Publicity Design: The M Factor
- Stills: Cross X Photography
- Production Company: SS Creative Films
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- Zee Sarthak – Facebook post announcing the World Television Premiere of Inspector Sana (22 February 2026).
- Official teaser of Inspector Sana on YouTube, released by Amara Muzik.
- Film credits and music information as published by SS Creative Films and Amara Muzik.
