KEREK
Watch KEREK, the first-ever Sambalpuri crime-thriller anthology, streaming exclusively on AAO NXT. Intense stories, raw emotions, and gripping suspense from Western Odisha.
Movie Details
KEREK: A Bold New Chapter in Sambalpuri Storytelling
KEREK marks a groundbreaking entry into regional streaming content – heralded as the first-ever Sambalpuri crime thriller anthology. It’s not just another film; it’s the launchpad for AAO NXT Juhar, a special segment of AAO NXT aiming to amplify regional voices and narrative.
Release & Streaming Details
The film began streaming from August 28, 2025, exclusively on the AAO NXT platform. AAO NXT celebrated this moment as the opening of a “new chapter,” inviting audiences into a fresh storytelling era.
What Makes KEREK Unique
- Genre Innovation: Grounded in the crime thriller anthology format, KEREK dives deep into the darker veins of human emotion and criminal intrigue within a Sambalpuri milieu.
- Cultural Spotlight: It represents a rare mainstream portrayal of Sambalpuri storytelling – offering local nuances, dialect, and cultural depth rarely seen in digital media.
- Artistic Lineup: Directed and curated by talents like Kaushik Das and JP, it combines cinematic craftsmanship with regional authenticity.
Cast & Crew
Screenplay & Directed By: JP
Produced By: Kaushik Das
Production House: Kaustav Dreamworks Studios
Associate Directors: Satya Dev, JP Sahu
Assistant Director: Rudra
Writer: JP, Kiran
Director Of Photography: Lingaraj Kumbhar
Art Director: Prakash Pradhan
Music & BGM: Anurag Pattnaik
Editor: Aditya
The ensemble cast includes:
- Chhabila Padhan
- Lalit Pujhari
- Himanshu Khamari
- Pradyumna Sahu
- Munia Panigrahi
- Sweety
- Sonu
- Anupriya
- Milan
- Bhabatosh
- Roshan
- Rudra
- Hara
- Asia
These actors bring to life an anthology of four gripping stories, each exploring how extreme circumstances drive individuals toward psychological breaking points
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