AAO NXT, Eastern India’s pioneering independent OTT platform, has announced its newest original feature film, “Karma.” Directed by the acclaimed Anupam Patnaik, this highly anticipated movie is an atmospheric thriller that delves into deep philosophical themes of destiny, retribution, and the profound consequences of choices that shape our lives.
The narrative centers on Special Investigation Officer Amar Patnaik, who finds himself stranded in a desolate graveyard. As Amar races against time to uncover chilling, hidden secrets, he is forced into a dramatic confrontation with the unfolding consequences of fate itself.
The film’s vision is backed by a strong creative and production team. Anupam Patnaik and Barsha Patnaik produced the film, with Gopal Ghadai as Executive Producer. The creative world of Karma is enriched by the music of Ashish Pradhan, the cinematography of Deepak Kumar, the sharp edits of Rashmi Ranjan Dash, and evocative art design by Amiya Maharana and Sudhansu Mohanty.
Karma features an impressive ensemble cast, including Subhajit Anand, Anubhav Mohanty, Suryamayee Mahapatra, Divyadisha Mohanty, Jayaprakash Das, Tapas Sargharia, and writers Nishant Majithia and Manash Padhiary.
Kaushik Das, Founder & CEO of AAO NXT, emphasized the platform’s mission, stating, “Karma is an evocative reminder that no story is free from consequence… Odisha has a rich tradition of storytelling, and with Karma, we continue our mission of elevating regional cinema to global standards.”
Since its launch, AAO NXT has established itself as a cultural flagbearer of Eastern India, consistently challenging conventional notions of regional OTT by focusing exclusively on original Odia content with universal appeal. With a powerful blend of suspense, drama, and philosophy, Karma is set to further strengthen the platform’s acclaimed content slate and reinforce its promise of being “all about originals.”
Key Highlights:
- AAO NXT has announced the launch of its new original feature film, “Karma,” an atmospheric thriller directed by Anupam Patnaik.
- The film’s plot follows Special Investigation Officer Amar Patnaik who gets stranded in a graveyard and confronts themes of destiny and retribution.
- The movie is written by Nishant Majithia and Manash Padhiary and features an ensemble cast including Anubhav Mohanty and Suryamayee Mahapatra.
- AAO NXT CEO Kaushik Das confirmed the platform’s commitment to elevating Odia cinema with original, powerful content that appeals to a global audience.