Jeevandan – The Revival
An Odia literary adaptation, Jeevandan – The Revival tells a story of emotional resilience and inner transformation. Directed by Sourav Sarkar and produced by Dr. Samapika Mohapatra, the film is based on Radhamohan Mohapatra’s acclaimed novel and released on 6 February 2026.
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Movie Details
Jeevandan – The Revival (Odia: ଜୀବନଦାନ) is a 2026 Indian Odia-language feature film directed by Sourav Sarkar and produced by Dr. Samapika Mohapatra. The film is adapted from the Odia novel Prusthayee Pranipath written by Radhamohan Mohapatra. It was released theatrically on 6 February 2026.
The film is positioned as a literary adaptation rooted in Odia culture, emotion, and themes of inner revival. It presents a narrative inspired by real events and emphasizes human resilience and transformation.
Plot
Adapted from the novel Prusthayee Pranipath, the film explores themes of emotional rebirth, human endurance, and the quiet strength found in personal transformation. The story unfolds through deeply rooted Odia social and cultural contexts, presenting an introspective narrative on life, memory, and revival.
Cast
- Dipesh Samantaray
- Swetashree Padhy
- Taranjit Khanna
- Rakhee Dash
- Subash Patra
- Satyanarayan Sahoo
- Rajesh Agarwal
- Chandan Rath
- Soumya Prakash Nayak
- Sunil Padhy
- Pradeep Tripathy
- Susanta Satapathy
Crew
- Director, Screenplay & Adaptation: Sourav Sarkar
- Producer & Presenter: Dr. Samapika Mohapatra
- Original Novel: Prusthayee Pranipath by Radhamohan Mohapatra
- Cinematography: Somnath Haldar
- Editor: Abhijit Ghosh
- Art Director: Joydeep Chatterjee
- Makeup: Puja Roy
- Vocal: Atreyee Ghosh
- Colorist: Saurav Sil
- Chief Managing Production Coordinator: Prativa Mohapatra
- Production Manager: Amit Paul
Production
The film was conceived as a cinematic adaptation of Odia literature, maintaining fidelity to the emotional and thematic depth of the original novel. The director handled the adaptation and screenplay to translate the literary narrative into a visual medium while preserving its cultural essence.
Release
Jeevandan – The Revival was released in theatres on 6 February 2026 in Odisha. Screenings were held at major multiplexes in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, including INOX and PVR locations.
Themes
The film centers on:
- Emotional and psychological revival
- Human resilience
- Literary realism in Odia storytelling
- Cultural rootedness and identity
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- Official film trailer published on YouTube.
- Movie listing on BookMyShow
- Announcement and release information shared via Odia film community social media posts.
- Production credits and adaptation details from promotional materials.
