India, July 8 -- National Award-winning filmmaker Anupam Patnaik has announced his next directorial venture titled Mantra Muugdha, a genre-blending fantasy comedy that aims to redefine storytelling in Odia cinema. The film's mahurat puja was recently held, marking the official beginning of the project, which had been teased for weeks under the initials "MM".

Produced by Barsha Patnaik under the banner of Amiya Patnaik Productions, Mantra Muugdha follows the massive success of Patnaik's last film Karma, which grossed over 8.5 crore nationwide and had a successful 50-day run. Known for blending entertainment with social commentary, Patnaik promises a film that offers laughter, thrills, and layered meaning.

The film stars Sanoj Kumar and ...