Mantra Muugdha
Mantra Muugdha is a 2026 Odia-language adventure fantasy musical thriller directed by Anupam Patnaik. Released on 1 May 2026, the film follows a magical journey driven by music, mystery and supernatural twists. It features an ensemble cast led by Sanoj Kumar and Manmay Dey.
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Cast & Crew
Movie Details
Mantra Muugdha is a 2026 Indian Odia-language adventure fantasy musical thriller film directed by Anupam Patnaik and produced by Barsha Patnaik and Anupam Patnaik under the banner of Amiya Patnaik Production. The film was theatrically released on 1 May 2026.
The film features an ensemble cast including Sanoj Kumar, Manmay Dey, Sarthak Bharadwaj, Dipanwit Dasmohapatra, Suryamayee Mohapatra, Bhoomika Dash, and others. The story combines elements of fantasy, music, suspense, and adventure.
Infobox
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Mantra Muugdha |
| Language | Odia |
| Country | India |
| Release Date | 1 May 2026 |
| Running Time | 3 hours |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Musical, Thriller |
| Certification | UA16+ |
| Director | Anupam Patnaik |
| Producers | Barsha Patnaik, Anupam Patnaik |
| Production Banner | Amiya Patnaik Production |
| Music Label | Tarang Music |
Plot
The film follows a magical and mysterious journey where music unlocks hidden forces and leads the characters into a dangerous adventure filled with secrets, supernatural elements, and unexpected revelations.
Cast
- Sanoj Kumar
- Manmay Dey
- Sarthak Bharadwaj
- Dipanwit Dasmohapatra
- Suryamayee Mohapatra
- Bhoomika Dash
- Hara Rath
- Umakanta Sahoo
- Soma Hota
- Nishant Majithia
- Barsha Patnaik
- Choudhury Jayprakash Das
- Akash Rout
- Pihu Mohapatra
- Ankita Mishra
- Jagannath Jagan
- Ishani Panda
- Sujit Baral
- Riten Patnaik
- Ashis Rout
Production
The film was directed by Anupam Patnaik, who also co-wrote the story and screenplay. Principal cinematography was handled by Deepak Kumar, while editing was done by Rashmi Ranjan Dash.
Visual effects for the film were created by LogLin Studios, and post-production work was managed by TechnoArt Productionz.
Crew
Writing
- Story: Anupam Patnaik, Roshan Bisoi
- Screenplay: Rohit Gehlot, Anupam Patnaik
- Dialogues: Pranab Prasanna Rath
- Additional Dialogues & Screenplay: Nishant Majithia
Technical
- Director of Photography: Deepak Kumar
- Associate Cinematographer: Niranjan Das
- Editor: Rashmi Ranjan Dash
- Associate Editor: Lipsa Mallik
- Assistant Editor: Jitamitra Mishra
- Sound Design: Shakti Swaroop Dwibedy
- 5.1 Mixing: Ravi Hiremath
- Colorist: Rajesh Raman
- Conformist: Sripati Mahana
- Art Director: Sudhanshu Bhusan Mohanty
- Action Director: Puneeth Omkar
Production Team
- Executive Producer: Gopal Chandra Ghadai
- Line Producer: Dibyajyoti Mohanty
- Production Manager: Satya Prakash Behera
Costume & Makeup
- Costume Stylist: Barsha Patnaik
- Costume: Sohan Kumar Sahoo
- Makeup: Smruti Ranjan Jena
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features multiple composers and singers.
Songs
| Title | Composer | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalsa | Ashish Pradhan | Humane Sagar, Antara Chakraborty | Manoj Kumar Panda |
| Love is Crazy | Roumyaj Pradhan | Ashish Pradhan, Subhashree Jena | Ranjan Nayak |
| Daba Bhitare Pas | Anurag Patnaik | Papu Pom Pom | Debajyoti Nayak, Papu Pom Pom |
Background Score
- Ashish Pradhan
- Shruti Prakash Dash
Other Music Contributors
- Anurag Patnaik
- Sangeet Patnaik
- Anurag Panda
- Roumyaj Pradhan
Release
Mantra Muugdha was released in cinemas on 1 May 2026 across Odisha and selected cities outside the state including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune.
Marketing
The official trailer was released on YouTube prior to the theatrical release. Promotional music tracks were released through Tarang Music.
Official Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow listing – Mantra Muugdha
- Official Trailer – YouTube
- Tarang Music official song releases
- Publicly available promotional credits and theatre listings
