In recent years, Odia cinema has witnessed a noticeable shift towards original storytelling, leading to a renewed surge in audience interest and popularity. Riding on this growing wave, the auspicious muhurat ceremony of a new Odia film titled Kundali was held at the revered Maa Dakhulei Peetha.

The film marks the debut of producer Bijayalakshmi Nayak and director Rohanjit Das, who were present at the ceremony along with several prominent personalities from the Odia film fraternity. Music director Gyana Behera, executive producer Shubhranshu Sekhar Mohapatra, senior producer and actor Pradyumna Lenka, young producer Himadri Tanaya Das, and artistes including Shakti Baral, Rishi Pattnaik, K.K., Bhakti Das, and others graced the occasion.

The cast of Kundali features Jyoti Nayak, newcomers Mrunmay and Ananya Das, along with Jasmine, in key roles. Actor Jyoti Nayak, actor Santu Nije, media planner Pranaya Jethi, and story and dialogue writer Shubhranshu Biswal were also present during the launch.
The film is being jointly produced by Thunderpixel Films and Amara Music. Kundali is described as a suspense-horror film that explores the concept of fate and destiny. As the makers explain, every individual is born with a kundali (horoscope), but how and when it influences one’s life and destiny forms the crux of the narrative—something audiences will discover when the film releases.

Odia audiences have earlier shown strong appreciation for the horror-suspense genre, particularly with the commercial success of Bou Buttu Bhuta. Inspired by that response, Kundali is being mounted on a larger scale with extensive use of VFX, making it one of the more technically ambitious projects in recent Odia cinema.

Speaking to the media, director Rohanjit Das stated that Kundali aims to deliver a gripping cinematic experience filled with suspense, horror, and visual grandeur, promising wholesome entertainment for Odia moviegoers.

With an increasing number of new producers and directors entering the industry and a growing emphasis on original content and improved production values, Odia cinema continues to evolve. The makers announced that Kundali will go on floors soon and is planned for a Raja festival release, adding to the festive excitement for audiences.