, released on April 28, 1936. Produced by Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami, it was based on the epic Ramayana and marked a landmark moment for Odia cultural identity.
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During this time, low-budget films often reused plots from South Indian hits, but a few original scripts stood out. The industry survived largely due to the loyalty of Odia audiences in rural areas and small towns. , released on April 28, 1936