When nature struck with fury, human resilience rose with courage.
An Epic Tribute To Resilience
Revisiting the fateful October 1999 super cyclone that shook Odisha, LANDFALL brings to light the heroic courage, sacrifices, and unity of survivors.
A New Benchmark for Odia Cinema
LANDFALL is Odisha’s Biggest Cinematic Experience and India’s First Cyclone Feature Film—an ambitious cinematic journey that brings one of Odisha’s most defining experiences to the screen.
National Award Creative Team
Helmed by acclaimed directors Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka, the creative minds behind the National Award-winning DAMaN, and produced by Prabhat Kumar Pradhan, the film is mounted on an unprecedented scale for Odia cinema.
Odisha’s Enduring Battle
Inspired by the devastating 1999 Super Cyclone, LANDFALL goes beyond the story of a single storm. It is a larger story of Odisha’s enduring battle with cyclones—a state that has faced nature’s fury time and again, fallen, struggled, rebuilt and risen stronger.
Preparedness & Survival
The film explores the complete journey of confronting a disaster—from preparedness and disaster management to rescue, recovery and rebuilding. At its heart, it is the story of a state versus the cyclone—and the courage, systems and resilience that allow a community to stand back on its feet.
Tribute & Global Release
More than a disaster film, LANDFALL is a tribute to the survivors, government officers, first responders and countless unsung heroes. Created by a passionate Odia team for India and the world, the film is currently in post-production with visual effects underway for a 2027 Pan-India Release (Odia, Hindi & Telugu).
Key Landmark Highlights
The Premise
On October 29, 1999, a Category 5 Super Cyclone packing wind speeds of over 260 km/h made landfall along the coastline of Odisha. In the midst of unimaginable destruction and flooding, ordinary citizens transformed into extraordinary heroes. LANDFALL tells the gripping story of one man (played by Sabyasachi Mishra) who risked everything to rescue trapped villagers and lead a desperate fight for survival against the fury of nature.
Unforgiving Nature
Sensory atmospheric recreation of 260+ km/h storm winds, roaring tides, and apocalyptic rainfall.
Unstoppable Courage
A tale of selflessness, brotherhood, and human endurance when all hope seemed lost.
Cinematic VFX
Crafted with high-end CGI and physical storm sets to deliver a thrilling big-screen experience.
LANDFALL — Core Strength
At its heart, LANDFALL stands on a powerful core positioning that makes it a landmark cinematic experience:
Odisha’s Biggest Cinematic Experience
Mounted on an unprecedented scale with state-of-the-art visual effects, sound design, and world-class production values.
India’s First Cyclone Feature Film
A groundbreaking disaster action drama bringing the raw power of a Category 5 Super Cyclone to Indian cinema for the first time.
The Biggest Film from Odisha to the World
An ambitious cinematic creation designed to represent Odisha's rich storytelling legacy on the international stage.
A Tribute to the Heroes of the 1999 Super Cyclone
Honoring the incredible courage, endurance, and sacrifice of survivors, first responders, and unsung heroes who rebuilt the state.
A Story from Odisha, for India and the World
A deeply authentic Odia story slated for a wide Pan-India release in Odia, Hindi & Telugu languages.
Star Cast
Superstar Sabyasachi Mishra & Dibyasnata Mohanty headline the heroic struggle. Tap mystery nodes to reveal secret character details!
DIBYASNATA MOHANTY
Female Lead
SABYASACHI MISHRA
Rescue Leader
Film Crew
The visionary producer, National Award-winning directors, cinematographer, and music composer shaping Odisha's biggest cinematic landmark.
Prabhat Kumar Pradhan
Visionary Producer | Entrepreneur | The Force Behind LandfallWith a strong entrepreneurial background in real estate and infrastructure, Prabhat Kumar Pradhan has built his professional journey around vision, enterprise and the courage to take on ambitious projects. He has been associated with companies including Twincity Infracon and Anjaneya Media, and has also been actively involved in Odia cinema as a producer.
With Landfall, he takes that vision a step further—backing one of the most ambitious and large-scale cinematic projects envisioned for Odisha. His belief is simple: Odia cinema deserves to dream bigger.
Landfall is a reflection of that belief—a bold vision to create a film on a scale that Odisha has rarely witnessed before.
Vishal Mourya & Debi Prasad Lenka
Visionary Directors | Storytellers | Creative DirectorsThe dynamic director duo Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka have emerged as distinctive voices in contemporary Odia cinema, combining socially relevant storytelling with cinematic craft. Their acclaimed film DAMaN (2022) became a landmark success, earning the National Film Award for Best Odia Film and the Odisha State Film Award for Best Odia Film, establishing them as filmmakers with a strong creative vision and a powerful connection with audiences.
With Landfall, the duo takes their storytelling to a larger scale, bringing a powerful story of nature, human resilience and survival to the screen. Their filmography reflects their belief in stories that are deeply rooted in Odisha while carrying the potential to connect far beyond it.
Pratap Rout
Director of Photography | Cinematographer | Visual StorytellerOriginally from Kendrapara, Odisha, Pratap Rout is an accomplished Director of Photography and filmmaker working across the Hindi and Odia film industries. Based in Mumbai, he brings a refined visual sensibility and a strong understanding of cinematic storytelling to every project he undertakes.
With experience spanning cinematography and direction, Pratap is known for creating visuals that enhance the emotion, atmosphere and narrative of a film. His journey reflects a passion for exploring new visual possibilities while staying connected to the cultural and cinematic roots of Odisha.
For Landfall, he brings his expertise behind the camera to shape the film’s visual world—capturing its scale, intensity and human emotion through a powerful cinematic lens.
Gaurav Anand
Music Director | Composer | SingerBorn and raised in Bhubaneswar, Gaurav Anand is a versatile music director, composer and singer known for bringing a distinctive contemporary sound to Odia cinema. Rooted in Hindustani classical music, his musical sensibility blends traditional depth with modern cinematic expression.
His acclaimed work on DAMaN (2022) marked a significant milestone in his journey, with songs that connected strongly with audiences and became an integral part of the film’s emotional world. With several acclaimed compositions and popular tracks to his credit, Gaurav continues to create music that is rooted in Odisha yet speaks to a wider audience.
For Landfall, he returns to the creative team with the vision of crafting a powerful musical identity that complements the film’s scale, emotion and storytelling.
Gallery & Stills
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