Puyoodakam
Puyoodakam (2026) is an Odia psychological drama about a young dancer trapped in an abusive life, whose trauma leads her into a haunting journey of faith and transformation, blurring the lines between reality, devotion, and vengeance in rural Odisha.
Nirmal Nayak
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Nirmal Nayak
Movie Details
Puyoodakam is a 2026 Indian Odia-language psychological drama film directed by Siba Prasad Mohanty. The film explores themes of trauma, faith, and transformation, set against the cultural backdrop of rural Odisha. It was released theatrically on 3 April 2026.
Plot
Set in rural Odisha, Puyoodakam follows Kamini, a young Odissi dancer living in an abusive household. As she struggles with trauma, her perception of reality begins to blur. Seeking refuge in divine Shakti, she embarks on a psychological and spiritual journey where faith, illusion, and rebellion intertwine. The narrative explores the transformation of a victim into a potential avenger, questioning the boundaries between devotion and vengeance.
Cast
- Gungunn Nirlipta as Kamini
- Abhishek Giri
- Sritam Das
- Subhranshu Nayak
- Gargi Mohanty
Crew
Direction and Writing
- Director, Story, Screenplay: Siba Prasad Mohanty
- Dialogue: Tapan Ghosh, Biswa Mishra
- Creative Director: Pradeep Dash
Production
- Producers: Gungunn Nirlipta, Reena Jena
- Executive Producer: Nirmalya Kumar
- Production Managers: Radha Madhaba Das Mohapatra, Sumit Mohapatra
Cinematography and Editing
- Cinematography (DOP): Siba Prasad Mohanty, Prem Jayaan
- Editor: Aswin Jena
- Colourist: Malay Ray
Music and Sound
- Music: Gaurav Anand, Bipin Barik, Guru Ashok Kumar Dash
- Background Score: Subash Sahoo, Arunjyoti Sarman, Siba Prasad Mohanty
- Lyrics: Dr. Panchanan Nayak, Dr. Nirmal Nayak
- Sound Designer: Subash Sahoo
- Sound Editor: Yashnarayan Shinde
- Foley Artist: Varun Visoi
- Sound Studio: Sound’s Good
- Foley Studio: Foley Walkers India
Additional Crew
- Choreography: Guru Ashok Kumar Dash, Md. Saiful Haque (Babu Bhai)
- Makeup: Santanu Kumar Dash
- Costume: Manoj
- Dubbing Studio: Sanman Studio, Cuttack
- Trailer/Teaser: Ajit Kumar Das
- Logo Design: Aniket Mishra
- Storytelling: Subhojit Panda
Soundtrack
The film features a mix of classical and contemporary compositions aligned with its thematic depth.
Songs
- “Ghungoora”
- Music: Bipin Barik, Guru Ashok Kumar Dash
- Lyrics: Dr. Panchanan Nayak
- Singers: Rupak Parida, Guru Dhaneshwar Swain, Gungunn
- “Toh Paeen”
(Details not specified) - “Rasarkeli”
- Music: Gaurav Anand
- Singer: Aseema Panda
- Lyrics: Dr. Nirmal Nayak
Release
Puyoodakam was released in cinemas on 3 April 2026 across Odisha. The film received a UA 16+ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Themes
The film addresses:
- Psychological trauma and identity
- Spiritual belief and divine intervention
- Gender oppression and resistance
- The blurred boundary between reality and illusion
Offcial Posters
News Clippings
References
- BookMyShow. Puyoodakam (2026) – Movie Details.
- Official Trailer. Puyoodakam – Official Trailer (YouTube).
- Film Poster and Official Credits (Gungunn Filmzs).
