Bhubaneswar, 1st Aug 2025: The short Odia film Charikandh, written and directed by filmmaker Biswanath Rath and produced by Atish Kumar Raut, has been making headlines for winning multiple prestigious awards.
Acclaimed at National and International Film Festivals
The film has been screened and appreciated at various national and international festivals, garnering widespread praise. Recently showcased in Belgium, the film has continued its impressive journey, drawing the attention of global audiences and critics alike for its compelling narrative and rich cultural portrayal.
Accolades from Multiple Festivals
Charikandh has achieved continued success at several festivals:
Best Short Film Award at the Durgapur International Film Festival in Kolkata
Selected for screening for the third consecutive time at South Asia Short Film Festival, Kolkata (Nandan Theatre)
Recognized in the 10th Bangla International Short Film Festival (organized by the Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce) in the Fiction category
Received the Special Jury Award and Outstanding Achievement Award at the Ideal International Film Festival, Aurangabad
Won Best Short Film Award at the Gossner College Cine Fest, Ranchi
The film had its premiere at the Bangla International Short Film Festival, followed by a trailer release during the Raja Mahotsav organized by Kalinga Swaraj Foundation in Pune.
About the Film and Production
The 37-minute film, produced under the banner of Rutupriya Productions, is based on the human and emotional need for Charikandh. It was co-produced by Supriya Raut and Akhil Rajurkar.
The cast includes:
Shakti Baral, Sushil Mishra, Shatadru Suryasnata, Gaurav Mahati, Shibani Khara, and Prabhanjan Mishra in major roles
Supporting cast: Riddhi, Sanskriti, Suruchika, Namita, Nityanand, Raj, Soumyaranjan, Rajendra, and Soumya Shadangi
Technical Crew
Harish Sethi – Chief Assistant Director
Lingaraj Kumbhar – Director of Photography
Dileswar Pradhan – Sound Director
Bir Kumar Nanda – Editor
Parag Kumar Behera – Background Score
Amit Yuvraj – Music Director