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Odia CINEMA · 2026

As the Curtain Rises

Nabina Sundara Ghanashyama He

2026-08-2329 min
Drama
THE STORY

Overview

When an aging, reclusive Daskathia performer breaks decades of silence to honour a dying patron's wish, he confronts the question that has haunted his entire life— if the last audience walks away, is it still a performance?

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A closer look

As the Curtain Rises (2026) is a Odia-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Nikhilesh Mishra. The cast includes Choudhury Jayaprakash Das, Hara Rath, Prasanjeet Mohapatra, Subhadra Das. Runtime: 29 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Hara Rath
Hara RathRamesh
Sarmistha SenguptaRina's Mother
Chandramukhi DasSiddharth's Wife
Rwitoban AcharyaDying Jamidar
Ajay KannaujiyaChild Jamidar's Father
Kingshuk GhoshChild Jamidar
Paramjeet DasChild Narayan
Avinaba BiswasSiddharth's Son
Prasanna MallickCoconut Plucker
Kunja Bihari DashDaskathia Gayak
Narasingha MahapatraDaskathia Palia
Priyanka RajSiddharth's Wife (voice)
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of As the Curtain Rises?

As the Curtain Rises is listed as a Odia-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for As the Curtain Rises?

Our source metadata lists 23 August 2026. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed As the Curtain Rises?

The listed director is Nikhilesh Mishra.

Who is in the cast of As the Curtain Rises?

The available cast credits include Choudhury Jayaprakash Das, Hara Rath, Prasanjeet Mohapatra, Subhadra Das, Sarmistha Sengupta. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is As the Curtain Rises?

The recorded runtime is 29 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is As the Curtain Rises?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of As the Curtain Rises?

The original title in our source data is Nabina Sundara Ghanashyama He. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is As the Curtain Rises about?

When an aging, reclusive Daskathia performer breaks decades of silence to honour a dying patron's wish, he confronts the question that has haunted his entire life— if the last audience walks away, is it still a performance?