The Odia film industry is currently witnessing one of its most talked-about theatrical releases of 2026 with Mantra Muugdha continuing to dominate conversations among Ollywood audiences. Released on May 1, 2026, the fantasy musical thriller has managed to create a strong impact at the Odisha box office through its visually rich storytelling, gripping suspense, emotional narrative, and engaging soundtrack.

Directed by Anupam Patnaik under the banner of Amiya Patnaik Production, the movie has emerged as a fresh cinematic experience for Odia audiences. Unlike conventional commercial entertainers, Mantra Muugdha blends fantasy, adventure, thriller, music, and emotional drama into a single narrative, making it one of the most unique Odia releases in recent years.

As the movie enters its eighth day in theatres, the box office numbers clearly indicate that audiences across Odisha are continuing to support the film strongly. Positive word-of-mouth publicity, appreciation for the visual presentation, and strong audience reactions towards the soundtrack have all played an important role in maintaining the film’s steady theatrical performance.

Strong Opening for Mantra Muugdha at the Odisha Box Office

The film began its theatrical journey on a highly promising note. On Day 1, May 1, Mantra Muugdha collected ₹14.00 lakh net and ₹16.00 lakh gross at the box office. The impressive opening reflected the strong anticipation surrounding the film before release. Audiences were particularly excited to witness the fantasy thriller on the big screen due to its visually ambitious trailer, mysterious storyline, and musical presentation.

The opening-day response immediately positioned the film as one of the most promising Odia theatrical releases of the year. Several cinema halls across Odisha reported healthy occupancy during the opening weekend, especially in urban centres where younger audiences showed significant interest in the fantasy-driven narrative.

Weekend Growth Boosts Box Office Collections

On Day 2, May 2, the movie maintained a solid hold at the box office despite a slight drop from the opening figures. The film earned ₹12.00 lakh net and ₹14.00 lakh gross, which still reflected healthy audience support for a second-day theatrical performance.

The biggest jump came on Day 3, May 3, when Mantra Muugdha witnessed outstanding Sunday growth. The movie collected ₹17.00 lakh net and ₹19.00 lakh gross, marking its highest single-day earnings so far. This major increase highlighted the power of positive word-of-mouth publicity and audience appreciation.

Social media discussions surrounding the film’s fantasy world, songs, performances, and suspense elements significantly contributed to the Sunday surge. Many viewers praised the movie for offering a fresh cinematic experience rarely seen in Ollywood cinema.

Weekday Collections Remain Stable

Like most theatrical releases, the movie experienced a natural weekday drop after the opening weekend. On Day 4, May 4, the film earned ₹9.00 lakh net and ₹10.00 lakh gross. However, despite the decline, the collections remained stable enough to indicate continued audience interest.

The movie once again showed strong recovery on Day 5 with collections of ₹12.00 lakh net and ₹14.00 lakh gross. This rebound reflected the film’s growing popularity among family audiences and younger viewers alike.

On Day 6, May 6, the movie collected ₹10.00 lakh net and ₹11.00 lakh gross, maintaining decent occupancy levels across Odisha theatres. Day 7 also witnessed stable numbers as the film once again earned ₹10.00 lakh net and ₹11.00 lakh gross.

The consistency in weekday collections is one of the biggest positives for the film. Instead of witnessing a sharp collapse after the opening weekend, Mantra Muugdha has managed to sustain audience attention steadily.

Mantra Muugdha Day Wise Box Office Collection

Total Box Office Collection of Mantra Muugdha

After completing its first week in theatres, Mantra Muugdha has collected a total net amount of ₹84.00 lakh, while the total gross collection has reached ₹95.00 lakh. The movie is now moving steadily towards the ₹1 crore gross milestone at the Odisha box office.

The collection trend clearly reflects that the film has successfully connected with audiences looking for fresh and experimental storytelling in Odia cinema. Instead of depending entirely on commercial action or comedy formulas, the movie has managed to create a strong identity through fantasy storytelling, emotional depth, and musical presentation.

Audience Response and Public Reaction

Audience response towards Mantra Muugdha has remained largely positive since release. Many viewers have appreciated the film’s unique concept, visually rich cinematography, and engaging soundtrack. The fantasy and thriller elements have especially connected well with younger audiences.

The performances of Sanoj Kumar, Manmay Dey, Sarthak Bharadwaj, Dipanwit Dasmohapatra, Suryamayee Mohapatra, and Bhoomika Dash have also received appreciation from moviegoers. Their performances have added emotional weight and authenticity to the film’s adventurous storyline.

The soundtrack released under Tarang Music has further helped boost the movie’s popularity online. Songs from the film continue to trend on social media platforms and music streaming apps, increasing the movie’s visibility among audiences.

Mantra Muugdha Strengthens the Future of Experimental Ollywood Cinema

The success of Mantra Muugdha highlights the changing preferences of Odia cinema audiences. Viewers are increasingly supporting films that experiment with genres, visuals, storytelling techniques, and music-driven narratives.

Fantasy thrillers remain relatively rare in Ollywood, and the film’s steady performance indicates that audiences are open to fresh cinematic ideas when presented with quality production and engaging storytelling.

As the movie enters its second weekend, industry observers will closely watch whether it can continue its strong theatrical momentum and cross even bigger milestones at the Odisha box office.

All figures are industry estimates. Last updated: Day 7. Source: Ollypedia.