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| ChaariKaandha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Biswanath Rath |
| Screenplay by | Biswanath Rath |
| Story by | Biswanath Rath |
| Produced by | Atish Kumar Rout |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Lingaraj Kumbhar |
| Edited by | Veer Kumar Nanda |
| Music by | Amit Yuvraaj |
Production company | Ritupriya Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 36 minutes 19 seconds |
| Country | India |
| Language | Odia |
ChaariKaandha (Odia: ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ; lit. 'Four Shoulders') is a 2026 Indian mid-length Odia-language social comedy-drama film written and directed by Biswanath Rath and produced by Atish Kumar Rout under the banner Ritupriya Productions. The film stars Shakti Baral, Satabdi Suryasnata, Susil Mishra, Gourrab Mohanty, Shivani Khara and Pravanjan Mishra.[1]
The film concerns an elderly man living alone who wonders whether four people will be available to carry his body to the cremation ground after his death. It deals with ageing, loneliness, human relationships and changing social conventions.[2]
Before its theatrical release, ChaariKaandha was screened at film festivals in India and abroad. At the 2026 Hokkaido International Film Festival in Japan, it received the Kutchan Award.[2] The film was theatrically released in Odisha on 27 February 2026 [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and was reported as India's first mid-length film to receive a theatrical release.[10][11]
The film is also reported as the first Odia film to be screened in Belgium.[12][13][14][15]
Plot
[edit]Baidyanath is a technologically adept elderly man who lives alone in his flat. His son resides in the United States, and his housemaid, Lakshmi, handles his daily household chores. His close friend Ramakant provides him companionship.
Despite his independent lifestyle, Baidyanath is troubled by a question about his eventual death: whether four people will be available to carry his body on their shoulders to the cremation ground. His concern leads him to reflect on ageing, family relationships and changing social conventions.
Cast
[edit]- Shakti Baral as Baidyanath
- Satabdi Suryasnata as Soni
- Susil Mishra as Ramakant
- Gourrab Mohanty as Kulu
- Shivani Khara as Lakshmi
- Pravanjan Mishra as Pravanjan (guest appearance)
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "ChaariKaandhe" | Amit Yuvraaj | Amit Yuvraaj | Amit Yuvraaj | 4:13 |
Release
[edit]The film was released theatrically in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on 27 February 2026.[11][16] KalaSanskruti reported that the release made ChaariKaandha the first mid-length film in India to be released in cinemas while Yuva Samay also described it as India's first mid-length film to receive a theatrical release in its coverage of the release.[10][11] A premiere screening was held at PVR Cinemas in Bhubaneswar on the day of release.[17]
Reception
[edit]Pradeep Pattanayak of KalaSanskruti praised the film's direction and performances, describing Biswanath Rath's storytelling as "tight" and his direction as "measured yet moving". He particularly praised the climax and Shakti Baral's portrayal of Baidyanath Mishra, describing Baral's performance as restrained and powerful. Pattanayak also positively assessed the performances of the supporting cast.[18]
The film's theatrical screenings were reported to have received emotional responses from audiences. Pattanayak, who attended the premiere at PVR Cinemas in Bhubaneswar, wrote that he observed many viewers with moist eyes after the screening.[18] Prameya and Pratidin also reported that viewers became emotional during the film,[19][20] while Odia Celebrity reported that several audience members were moved to tears at the Bhubaneswar premiere.[21]
Sakala discussed the film's portrayal of loneliness and changing social relationships and also reported an emotional response from viewers following its screening.[22]
BuzzOdisha, in a profile of Satabdi Suryasnata, highlighted her portrayal of Soni, a cab driver, describing the character as a departure from stereotypical female roles and praising the authenticity of her performance.[23]
Baishnaba Charan Mohanty, reviewing the film for Odisha 365, described ChaariKaandha as a "meaningful and socially relevant Odia film", praising its performances and its treatment of loneliness and ageing.[24]
Festival screenings and accolades
[edit]According to multiple reports, ChaariKaandha was screened at more than forty national and international film festivals[25][26], including the Jagran Film Festival[27], Ahmedabad International Film Festival[28], Chalachitram National Film Festival, Paridrishya International Festival of Short Films and Documentaries[29], and Hokkaido International Film Festival in Japan[30]. The film also received awards and honours at several festivals.[8]
The Hokkaido International Film Festival jury praised the direction for approaching the protagonist's concerns about death with a light touch within the context of Indian culture and religious beliefs. The jury described the film as heartwarming and thought-provoking, with a substantial message.[2]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Festival | Location | Award Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dugrapur International Film Festival | Kolkata | Best Short Film | ChaariKaandha | Won | [31] |
| 2025 | VideoTape Short Film Festival | Bengaluru | Performer – Female (cab-driver role) | Satabdi Suryasnata | Won | [32] |
| 2025 | Alternative Film Festival | Canada | Best Drama (Long Short Category) | ChaariKaandha | Nominated | [33] |
| 2025 | Alternative Film Festival | Canada | Best Writer (Long Short Category) | Biswanath Rath | Nominated | [33] |
| 2025 | Bioscope Global Film Festival | Cuttack | Best Short Film | ChaariKaandha | Won | [34] |
| 2025 | Ritu Rangam International Film Festival | Kolkata | Special Jury Mention | ChaariKaandha | Won | [35] |
| 2025 | Swami Vivekananda International Film Festival | Kolkata | Best Director - Short Film | Biswanath Rath | Won | [36] |
| 2026 | Paridrishya- International Film Festival of Short Films & Documentaries | Mysuru | Best Direction - Professional Short Films | Biswanath Rath | Won | [29] |
| 2026 | Hokkaido International Film Festival | Japan | Best Mid-Length Film - Kutchan Award | ChaariKaandha | Won | [2][37] |
| 2026 | Ollywood International Film Festival | Bhubaneswar | Best Short Film Concept | ChaariKaandha | Won | [38] |
| 2026 | Ahmedabad International Film Festival | Ahmedabad | Best Short Film - Jury | ChaariKaandha | Won | [28] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "ChaariKaandha". BookMyShow.
- 1 2 3 4 "Results 2026". Hokkaido International Film Festival.
- ↑ NDTV Movies News Desk (27 February 2026). "Weekend Binge: Top Bollywood Holi Releases Over The Years". NDTV.
- ↑ "Charikandha to hit screens today". OrissaPOST. 27 February 2026.
- ↑ "ଫିଲ୍ମ ଫ୍ରାଇଡେ'ରେ ବଡ଼ ପରଦାକୁ ଆସିବ ନୂଆ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର 'ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ', ୪୧ରୁ ଅଧିକ ଉତ୍ସବରେ ୨୨ରୁ ଅଧିକ ପୁରସ୍କାର ଜିତିଛି" [Odia film ChaariKaandha to arrive on the big screen on Film Friday; it has won more than 22 awards at more than 41 festivals]. Prameya (in Odia). 26 February 2026.
- ↑ "ରୂପେଲି ପରଦାରେ ଜଲୱା ଦେଖାଇବ ସର୍ଟ ଫିଲ୍ମ" [Short film to shine on the silver screen]. Samaja (in Odia). 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "୨୭ରେ ବଡ଼ ପରଦାରେ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ ହେବ 'ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ'" [ChaariKaandha to screen on the big screen on the 27th] (PDF). Sakala (in Odia). 26 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Odia Film 'Charikandha' to Release on February 27". Odia Celebrity. 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "ବଡ ପରଦାକୁ ଆସୁଛି ଓଡିଆ ସିନେମା ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ: ଆସନ୍ତା ୨୭ ଫେବୃଆରୀରେ ବଡ ପରଦାରେ ହେବ ରିଲିଜ୍" [Odia film ChaariKaandha to release on the big screen on 27 February]. The Life Line Media (in Odia). 25 February 2026.
- 1 2 Pattanayak, Pradeep (25 February 2026). "From global glory to local screens: Odia film 'Chaarikaandha' to release on February 27". KalaSanskruti.
- 1 2 3 "ଫିଲ୍ମ ଫ୍ରାଇଡେରେ ପରଦାକୁ ଆସିବ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଫିଲ୍ମ 'ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ'" [Odia film ChaariKaandha to be released on Film Friday]. Yuva Samay (in Odia). 26 February 2026.
- ↑ Mahendra Sahu (31 March 2025). "ବେଲଜିୟମରେ ପ୍ରଥମ ଥର ପାଇଁ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀ" [Odia films screened in Belgium for the first time]. Sambad (in Odia).
- ↑ "Historic moment for Odia cinema: Screening of 'ChaariKaandha' held in Belgium". KalaSanskruti. 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "A New Dawn for Odia Cinema: ChaariKaandha Screening in Belgium Marks a Global Milestone". Odia Celebrity. 1 April 2025.
- ↑ "ବେଲଜିୟମରେ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର 'ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ' ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ" [Odia film ChaariKaandha screened in Belgium]. Ama TV (in Odia). 2 April 2025.
- ↑ "ChaariKaandha Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Odia Film "Chaarikaandha" Premieres in Bhubaneswar, Leaves Audience Emotional in Just 37 Minutes". Odia Celebrity. 28 February 2026.
- 1 2 Pradeep Pattanayak (28 February 2026). "Tearjerker Odia film 'Chaarikaandha' released; highlights harsh social realities and loneliness of old age". KalaSanskruti.
- ↑ "ଚାରିକାନ୍ଥ ଭିତରେ ଖୋଜିଲେ ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ" [They searched for four shoulders within ChaariKaandha]. Prameya (in Odia). 28 February 2026.
- ↑ "ମନ ଜିଣୁଛି ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ" [ChaariKaandha is winning hearts]. Pratidin (in Odia). 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "Odia Film "Chaarikaandha" Premieres in Bhubaneswar, Leaves Audience Emotional in Just 37 Minutes". Odia Celebrity. 28 February 2026.
- ↑ Shyama Prasad Mishra (10 May 2026). "ବଦଳୁଛି ସିନେମାର ରୂପରେଖ" [The changing shape of cinema]. Sakala (in Odia).
- ↑ "Satabdi Suryasnata Biography: The Rising Star of Odia Cinema and the Face of ChaariKaandha". BuzzOdisha. 11 April 2026.
- ↑ ଚାରି କାନ୍ଧ (Chari Kandha) Movie Review. ODISHA 365 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "ଜାପାନରେ 'ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ' ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ, ପୁରଷ୍କୃତ" [ChaariKaandha screened and awarded in Japan]. Prameya (in Odia). 17 February 2026.
- ↑ "ଆନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ଫିଲ୍ମ ଫେଷ୍ଟିଭାଲରେ 'ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ'" [ChaariKaandha at an international film festival]. Sakala (in Odia). 15 February 2026.
- ↑ Jagran Film Festival (25 August 2025). "Chaari Kaandha directed by Biswanath Rath is all set to move hearts at the Delhi Chapter of Jagran Film Festival 2025". Facebook.
- 1 2 "Odia Film 'ChaariKaandha' Wins Best Short Film-Jury Award at AIFF 2026". Pragativadi. 2026.
- 1 2 Shilpa P (19 February 2026). "Paridrishya: Mysuru's International festival of short films, documentaries begins February 20". Deccan Herald.
- ↑ "Niseko (Kutchan Town) – Festival Programme". Hokkaido International Film Festival. 2026.
- ↑ Odia film 'Chaari Kaandha' bags award at 10th Durgapur International Film Festival – via YouTube.
- ↑ "VTSFF 2025 Winners". VideoTape Short Film Festival.
- 1 2 "Alternative Film Festival Spring 2025 – Winners and Nominees" (PDF). Alternative Film Festival. 2025.
- ↑ "7th Edition of Bioscope Global Film Festival 2025 – A Grand Celebration of Independent Cinema". FilmFestivals.com. 2025.
- ↑ "କଲକାତାରେ ଅଷ୍ଟମ ଋତୁ ରଙ୍ଗମ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର ମହୋତ୍ସବରେ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ ହେଲା ଓଡ଼ିଆ କ୍ଷୁଦ୍ର ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର "ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ"" [Odia short film ChaariKaandha wins an award at the eighth Ritu Rangam International Film Festival in Kolkata]. Samaja (in Odia). 1 September 2025.
- ↑ Swami Vivekananda International Film Festival (17 September 2025). "SVIFF 2025 Winners Announced!". Facebook.
- ↑ "ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର ଉତ୍ସବରେ ଚାରିକାନ୍ଧ" [ChaariKaandha at an international film festival]. Sakala (in Odia). 18 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ollywood International Film Festival 2026 Winners Announced". Indian Film Makers Association. 2026.