The Odia film industry is witnessing one of its most exciting theatrical success stories of 2026 with Mantra Muugdha continuing to dominate the box office even after entering its eighth day in cinemas. Released on May 1, 2026, the fantasy musical thriller has managed to attract audiences across Odisha through its visually rich storytelling, emotional depth, suspense-filled screenplay, and engaging soundtrack.

Directed by Anupam Patnaik under the banner of Amiya Patnaik Production, the movie has become one of the most talked-about Ollywood releases of the year. Unlike regular commercial entertainers, Mantra Muugdha blends fantasy, adventure, mystery, music, and thriller elements into a fresh cinematic experience that has resonated strongly with audiences.

As the film completes its first week and enters Day 8, the latest box office numbers clearly indicate that the audience response remains highly positive. The movie has not only managed to sustain stable occupancy in theatres but has also crossed the impressive ₹1 crore gross milestone worldwide.

Strong Opening Creates Momentum

The movie started its theatrical journey with an impressive opening at the Odisha box office. On Day 1, May 1, Mantra Muugdha collected ₹14.00 lakh net and ₹16.00 lakh gross. The strong opening reflected the massive curiosity surrounding the film before release, especially among younger audiences eager to experience the fantasy thriller on the big screen.

The film’s trailer, soundtrack, and promotional campaign had already created strong buzz online, which translated into healthy footfalls across several cinema halls in Odisha. The opening-day collections immediately positioned the movie as one of the strongest Odia theatrical releases of the year.

Weekend Growth Boosts Collections

On Day 2, May 2, the movie earned ₹12.00 lakh net and ₹14.00 lakh gross. Although the collections witnessed a slight decline compared to the opening day, the occupancy levels remained stable across multiple theatres.

The biggest jump came on Day 3 when the film witnessed massive Sunday growth. On May 3, Mantra Muugdha collected ₹17.00 lakh net and ₹19.00 lakh gross, making it the film’s highest single-day collection so far. The strong Sunday performance highlighted the power of positive word-of-mouth publicity and audience appreciation.

Viewers praised the movie’s fantasy world, magical atmosphere, emotionally engaging narrative, and visually rich presentation. Social media discussions and audience reviews played a major role in driving the film’s weekend momentum.

Weekday Collections Remain Stable

Like most theatrical releases, the movie experienced a natural decline after the opening weekend. On Day 4, May 4, the film earned ₹9.00 lakh net and ₹10.00 lakh gross. However, despite the drop, the collections remained healthy enough to indicate that the audience interest had not faded.

The movie quickly recovered on Day 5, collecting ₹12.00 lakh net and ₹14.00 lakh gross. This bounce-back reflected the film’s strong hold among audiences and confirmed that positive word-of-mouth was continuing to work in its favour.

On Day 6 and Day 7, the film maintained steady collections with ₹10.00 lakh net and ₹11.00 lakh gross on both days. The consistency in weekday earnings became one of the film’s biggest achievements, especially for a fantasy thriller in the Odia market.

Mantra Muugdha Day Wise Box Office Collection

Mantra Muugdha Crosses ₹1 Crore Gross Worldwide

After entering its eighth day in theatres, Mantra Muugdha has officially crossed the major milestone of ₹1.06 crore gross worldwide. The movie’s total net collection now stands at ₹94.00 lakh, making it one of the most successful Odia theatrical performers currently running in cinemas.

The film’s ability to maintain stable collections throughout the week reflects the audience’s growing support for fantasy-driven and visually ambitious storytelling in Ollywood cinema.

Audience Response and Public Reaction

The audience response towards Mantra Muugdha has remained highly positive since release. Viewers have especially appreciated the movie’s fantasy elements, thrilling screenplay, emotional storytelling, music, and visual presentation.

The performances of Sanoj Kumar, Manmay Dey, Sarthak Bharadwaj, Dipanwit Dasmohapatra, Suryamayee Mohapatra, Bhoomika Dash, and the supporting cast have also received praise from audiences across Odisha.

The soundtrack released under Tarang Music continues to trend on social media platforms and music streaming apps, adding further popularity to the film’s theatrical run.

Mantra Muugdha Strengthens Experimental Ollywood Cinema

The success of Mantra Muugdha is an important moment for the Odia film industry because it proves that audiences are increasingly open to fresh cinematic ideas, fantasy storytelling, and genre experimentation.

Instead of relying entirely on traditional commercial formulas, the film has built its own identity through strong visuals, magical storytelling, suspense elements, and emotional depth.

As the movie moves further into its second week, all eyes remain on its upcoming box office trend and whether it can continue its successful theatrical momentum across Odisha and outside-state markets.

All figures are industry estimates. Last updated: Day 8. Source: Ollypedia.