The Karan or Karana is a community found in the state of Odisha in India. The post of Karana used to be a professional designation that was occupied by literate peoples. They held Karanam posts in some parts of Andhra Pradesh, where they speak Odia and played a similar role in Odisha to that of the Kayasthas of West Bengal and Bihar. In the social hierarchy of Odisha they rank next to Brahmins. They exclusively served the ruling powers as their ministers, advisors, governors, military commanders, record keepers and dewans. They owned most Zamindaris in Odisha. They have the highest literacy caste-wise and are highly prosperous. Today they are a politically dominant community and have reigned over the politics of Odisha for 50 years.
Odia cinema, also known as Ollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Odia language widely spoken in the state of Odisha. Odia Cinema is based in Cuttack in Odisha, India. The name Ollywood is a portmanteau of the words Odia and Hollywood.
Anubhav Mohanty is an Indian actor, politician, Film Producer, television personality and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a significant fan following especially in Odisha. Anubhav Mohanty is the biggest superstar in the Odia film world. Anubhav Mohanty started his career first with the album video then he first got a chance to work in the film Brajraj Movie Banner which was titled I Love You.. This film created history in the Odia film industry. After this, he has given many big hits like Arjun, Sathire, Premi Number 1,Kali Sankar, Chhati Chiri dele Tu, Neijare Megha Mate, Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei, Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila, Abhimanyu, Balunga Toka, Something Something, Agastya, Abhay And in 2024, he broke all the previous RECORDs in KARMA films and set a new record.
I Love You is a 2004 Indian Odia romance action film directed by Hara Patnaik and produced by Sanjay Nayak. A remake of Tamil film Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), It stars debutante Anubhav Mohanty and Mumbai based model and actress Namrata Thapa.
Tattwa Prakash Satapathy, better known by his stage name Papu Pom Pom, is an Indian film, television, Music Director, standup comedian and an Odisha Legislative Assembly candidate. Satapathy has acted in over 50 Odia movies. He was the main lead in the well-known Odia television comedy serial 'Excuse Me: Jaha Kahibi Sata Kahibi, Faltu Katha, Eita Bayata. He acted more than 500 characters in Television.
Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu is a 2013 Indian Odia drama film directed by Sudhakar Basanta and starring Anubhav, Barsha and Minaketan in pivotal roles with original soundtrack by Malay Misra. It was a remake of Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen.
Babushaan Mohanty is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works for Odia films. Also Known As Superstar Of Ollywood. In 2022, Babushan Mohanty portrayed Doctor Character in DAMaN movie was an Indian Odia-language adventure drama film Released in Odia as well as in the Hindi language.
Haata Dhari Chalutha is a 2013 Oriya Drama movie directed by Himansu Parija. It was produced by Anubhav Mohanty & Anuprash Mohanty. The film stars with Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini in lead roles. The music was given by Prem Anand. The film released on 14 June 2013. The film was a remake of Telugu film Solo.
Balunga Toka is a 2011 Indian Odia-language romantic drama film directed by Sudhakara Basanta. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini as lead role. A remake of the 2004 Tamil-Telugu bilingual film 7G Rainbow Colony, it released on 2 October 2011. The film was commercially successful.The film score was released by Amara Muzik.
Jaga Hatare Pagha is a 2015 Odia romance action family drama film produced by Tarang Cine Productions. It stars Anubhav Mohanty and Elina Samantray in lead roles. The film is directed by Murali Krishna. It is a remake of Marathi film Lai Bhaari. The Kannada song "Life is Awesome" from the movie Male was reused in this movie as "Tarikiti Tarijham".
Prem Anand is an Indian music director and composer. He usually works in Odia film and television industry. In 2006, he started his career as a music director through the Odia movie Tu Eka Ama Saha Bharasa and worked as a music director in more than 60 Odia films. Apart from Odia films, he composed music for Odia daily shops, Bhajans and Jatra songs. In 2009, Anand worked as a music director for the Hindi film Dekha Bhai Dekh in 2019, he composed music for Bollywood film Luv U Turn. Apart from Odia and Hindi films, he composed music for Marathi and Bengali films. He composed the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup anthem.
Kabula Barabula is a 2017 Indian Odia comedy film directed by Ramesh Rout. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty and Elina Samantray in the lead roles. The film was released on September 27, 2017. The movie is a remake of 2013 Punjabi movie Singh vs Kaur.
Sriman Surdas is a 2018 Indian Odia language action comedy film directed by Ashok Pati and Produced under banner Tarang Cine Productions. It is a remake of the 2017 Telugu film Andhhagadu. Babushaan and Bhoomika Dash played lead roles in the film.
Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year is a 2018 Action Odia language film directed by Tapas Sargharia and produced under banner Tarang Cine Productions. The movie stars Anubhav Mohanty, Tamanna Vyas and Shivani in lead roles. The movie is a remake of 2016 Punjabi movie Ambarsariya.
Nimki is a 2019 Indian Odia language political propaganda film directed by Susant Mani. Varsha Priyadarshini plays lead role in this movie.
Chal Tike Dusta Heba is a 2019 Odia language film co-written and directed by Tapas Sargharia. The screenplay is written by Debidutta Mohanty. The film stars Mahima, Sayal and Rishan are in lead roles. The film is a teenage love story.
Lochani Bag is an Indian actor who works mainly in the Odia film industry, "Ollywood". She has acted in films such as Aadim Vichar, Pahada ra Luha, Sala Budha and Odisha's first biopic film Tulasi Apa.
