SC dismisses stay-order on Patnagarh, a film based on real-life incidents

Helmed by National Award-winning director Rajesh Touchriver of

Naa Bangaaru Talli

fame,

Patnagarh

has received relief after Supreme Court ruled out the stay-order on the film today.

A three-judge bench of the SC that has disposed petition against the film said that the petitioner should move the Censor Board within a stipulated time of 30 days, in case she has any objection against the film. “We see no reason to entertain this petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India in view of the statutory remedy already availed of by the petitioner. The instant writ petition is dismissed accordingly," the SC said in its order.

Confirming the news, social activist and producer Sunitha Krishnan urged the audience to watch the film whenever it releases in theatres.

The bilingual film was shot in Odia and Telugu, inspired by a set of true events. The film is touted to be an edge of the seat investigative thriller that explores the mindset of criminals hiding in plain sight.

Patnagarh sees the story of a newly married couple who receive a gift box five days after the special day. It turns out to be a bomb that kills the husband and his mother, seriously injuring the wife. The peaceful nature of the sleepy town lays in starrers as a massive investigation is launched to find the killer.

The film will see actors from across the country like Atul Kulkarni, Yashpal Sharma, Manoj Mishra, Tanikella Bharani, Shiju, Chinmay Mishra, Sanju Sivaram, Anu Choudhury, Pushpa Panda and more. While RP Pattnaik is composing a Sambalpuri folk song for the film, George Joseph is helming the overall music. The film, which has JD Ram Thulasi as the DOP also has Ravi K Punnam as the dialogue writer.Produced by Sridhar Martha of Range Royal Cine Lab, the film is co-produced by Manoj Mishra and Padma Sree awardee Sunitha Krishnan and Atul Kulkarni.