Maliput Melodies
Maliput Melodies is a 2026 Odia drama directed by Vishal Patnaik. Set in rural Odisha, the film follows four stories about relationships, aspirations and everyday struggles, featuring an ensemble cast and music by Tosh Nanda.
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Movie Details
Maliput Melodies (ମାଳିପୁଟ ମେଲୋଡ଼ିଜ) is an Odia drama set against the backdrop of rural Odisha. Released theatrically on 18 September 2026, the film brings together four interconnected stories centred on ordinary people, their dreams, relationships, struggles and the changes affecting their lives.
Directed by Vishal Patnaik and produced by Kaushik Das, the film has a running time of 2 hours 7 minutes and carries a UA13+ certification.
Release and Festival Journey
Maliput Melodies was released in cinemas on 18 September 2026. The film has also had a notable festival journey, including its selection for the Indian Panorama – Feature Films at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa.
It was the only Odia feature film selected for Indian Panorama at IFFI 2025.
The film was also selected for the Indian Panorama at the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF), nominated for the Jaipur International Film Festival 2026, and selected for the 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival.
For theatrical listing and film details, the movie is available on BookMyShow.
Story and Theme
Set in rural Odisha, Maliput Melodies tells four stories involving ordinary people and the realities of everyday life.
One story follows two friends affected by a cancelled Rathyatra, while another focuses on brothers whose aspirations create a divide between them. Another storyline revolves around a traditional band that uncovers unexpected truths. The fourth story follows a family dealing with the challenges surrounding a wedding.
Together, these stories explore human relationships, aspirations, memories and the changing realities of rural communities. The film also highlights the simple joys of everyday life while showing how vulnerable such lives can be when circumstances around them change.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Md. Shariff
- Nrusingh Sadangi
- Ashutosh Palo
- Kartik Rout
- Sona Khemundu
- Manikantha M.C.
- Narendra Patnaik
- Dhana Harijan
- Brundaban Hantal
- Dhanpati Bhatra
- Jayant Santra
- Chandan Sahu
- Sisir Kumar Dash
- Bhoomika Patnaik
- Soniya
- Others
Crew and Film Credits
Directed by: Vishal Patnaik
Produced by: Kaushik Das
Co-Produced by: Rambhadra Patnaik, Kaustav Das
Written by: Sudhakar Patnaik
Music & Lyrics: Tosh Nanda
Director of Photography: Vishal Patnaik
Editors: Vishal Patnaik, Santosh Kumar Nanda
Assistant Directors: Amit Kumar Dash, Kedarnath Behera & Gouri Sankar Achary
Script Coordinator: Jayant Santra
Casting: Chandan Sahu, Jayant Santra & Kartik Rout
Line Producer: Sudhakar Patnaik
DI Studio: Mango Post
Colorist: Franklin V
The film is produced by Kaustav Dreamworks Studios, with Jeypore Film Company and Panchabati Srujanalaya as production studios.
Music On: AAO Music
OTT Streaming Partner: AAO NXT
Special Thanks: Tapas Nayak, Sound Designer
Trailer
The trailer introduces Maliput Melodies as a film rooted in the landscapes, relationships and everyday experiences of rural Odisha. It moves through different characters and situations while establishing the film’s focus on emotions, memories, relationships and the small moments of life.
Watch the Official Trailer on YouTube
Songs
Music and lyrics for Maliput Melodies are by Tosh Nanda. The film features songs that reflect different aspects of its musical and emotional world.
Subha Bibhaghara
Singers: Arpita Mishra, Tosh Nanda
Music Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Tosh Nanda
Lyrics: Tosh Nanda
Laga Joy
Singers: Arpita Mishra, Tosh Nanda
RAP: DJ VJ
Music Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Tosh Nanda
Lyrics: Tosh Nanda
Suna Re
Music Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Tosh Nanda
Lyrics: Tosh Nanda
Chorus: Aparna Sahu, Lipsa Nayak, Lori Lopamudra Jena, Ipsita Rath, Samruddhi Padhi, Sanjeebani Panda, Manoj Nayak, Naveen Nayak, Sanket Patnaik, Dhana Harijan
Soul of Maliput (E Maa E Maa)
Lyrics: Tosh Nanda
Music Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Tosh Nanda
Chorus: Aparna Sahu, Lipsa Nayak, Lori Lopamudra Jena, Ipsita Rath, Samruddhi Padhi, Sanjeebani Panda, Manoj Nayak, Naveen Nayak, Sanket Patnaik, Dhana Harijan
Listen to Soul of Maliput (E Maa E Maa)
OTT and Streaming
The film’s OTT streaming partner is AAO NXT. The available information identifies the streaming partner but does not specify an OTT premiere date.
Movie Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Maliput Melodies |
| Language | Odia |
| Release Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Running Time | 2h 7m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Certification | UA13+ |
| Director | Vishal Patnaik |
| Producer | Kaushik Das |
| Production House | Kaustav Dreamworks Studios |
| OTT Streaming Partner | AAO NXT |
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