Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Odia film ‘Debakanya’ has created a buzz with the unveiling of its official poster, trailer and songs at a star-studded evening in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Ekamra MLA Babu Singh attended the launch event as the chief guest, along with Sangram Martha, president of Rajarani Mandal.
Among others, producer Suresh Kumar Sahu, director Rasesh Mahanti, and actors Kuna Tripathy, Ravi Mishra, Kedar Mishra, Deb, lead actor Shubhashish Sharma (Mantu) and actress Sushree Mishra. Choreographer Lubun, music director Bikash Das, lyricist Biranchi Narayan, playback singers Abhijit Mishra and Nishant Mishra, and media planner and creative head Pranaya Jethi, along with the film’s entire technical team, were also present.
Produced under the banner of Supreme Entertainment, the film is produced by Suresh Kumar Sahu and Bhairavi Tripathy, written by Shankar Tripathy and directed by experienced filmmaker Rasesh Mahanti (Silu. Bapi Babu has handled cinematography, while Chandra Sekhar Mishra is the editor.
The highlight of the film is Shubhashish Sharma (Mantu), who is known for his popular lover-boy and chocolate-boy roles in several Odia films, has a challenging role in the film. He is appearing as both ‘Deba’ and ‘Kanya’, a male and a female character respectively.
Set against the backdrop of Puri’s traditional Ghoda Nach, the film tells the unusual and intriguing story of a boy who performs the folk dance dressed as a girl. As he continues to perform in the feminine persona, his mannerisms, speech, gestures and behaviour gradually begin to mirror those of a woman.Because of his deep devotion to Maa Mangala, he is given the name Debakanya.
No more revelation. What ultimately unfolds and how the story reaches its conclusion will be revealed only when the film hits silver screen.
However, the trailer promises a narrative deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Odisha, with the state’s traditions, heritage and folk practices woven into the story from beginning to end.
The makers have announced that ‘Debakanya’ is set for theatrical release in November, raising anticipation among Odia cine lovers.
