Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara
A fearless devotee and a young ruler confront desecration and political danger to revive Lord Jagannath’s sacred tradition.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- reverent
- heroic
- dramatic
- festival viewing
- devotional viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot revolves around reclaiming desecrated idols of Lord Jagannath and restoring their spiritual glory through Nabakalebara.
The rising young king Ramachandra Dev joins a devotee in a mission to defend faith and restore public religious order.
The film dramatizes the first Nabakalebara within the cultural world of Lord Jagannath worship and Odisha.
A ruthless invader’s desecration of the idols creates the central threat to faith, heritage, and collective identity.
Films like Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara, and why
Baahubali: The Beginning
Shares a historical Indian epic scale, spiritual themes, political conflict, and heroic restoration arc.
Kantara
Shares regional devotional atmosphere, sacred mythology, and a community defending its religious heritage.
Ashoka
Shares a period Indian setting, a conflict between oppressive power and cultural identity, and an uplifting heroic tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Soubhagyalaxmi Jena
- Release Date
- 2025-07-04
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Sidhant Mohapatra
- Jyoti Ranjan Nayak
- Suryamoyee Mohapatra
- Sivani Sangita
- Sritam Das
- Pinky Pradhan
Common questions
- What is Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara about?
- A fearless devotee and a young ruler confront desecration and political danger to revive Lord Jagannath’s sacred tradition.
- What is Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara as mild.
- Which films are like Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara?
- Films with a similar feel include Baahubali: The Beginning, Kantara, and Ashoka.
- How long is Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara?
- Shri Jagannath Nka Nabakalebara runs 136 minutes.
