Patriotism in Odia Movies – Patriotic Odia Films

Patriotism in Odia movies is a rare concept. There are few patriotic Odia films, made in Ollywood. Raktatirtha is Tarang web series is an attempt to bring back the chilling memories of the Eram massacre which took place on September 28, 1942, at Eram in Odisha’s Bhadrak district.

Mainstream films based on freedom fighters were never made in the Odia language. But some Odia movies are influenced by patriotism like ‘Stree’ made in the 60s. Ganga je deshe bahe, is a popular patriotic song featured in this film.

Bhai Bhauja, Sansara, and Balidana are other Odia films, where patriotism is seen onscreen. Bahi jaye re ganga ude triranga, is also a popular song from the movie ‘Balidana’.

In the recent past, ‘I Love My India’ starring Budhaditya Mohanty and Namrata Thapa was made with a patriotic concept. But, Odia movies should be made upon real-life freedom fighters like Bira Surendra Sai, Chakhi Khuntia, Laxman Nayak, and others, from which the current generation may find the real taste of patriotism.

Tiranga re tiranga chalana ranga sara dunia ranga is a beautiful Odia patriotic song. Mohd Aziz has sang thIts video features Ashrumochan Mohanty and children.

Swargadapi gariyasi janani maa dharitri is also a popular Odia desha bhakti gita. Shyamal Mitra has sung the song. Upendra Kumar is the music director. Sriram Panda has acted in this film.