AAO NXT Premieres Odia Crime Thriller Atithi

AAO NXT, Eastern India’s pioneering OTT platform dedicated to original and regional Odia content, is proud to announce the streaming of its latest addition, Atithi, a gripping Odia-language crime thriller directed by Ajay Padhi and produced by Sthita Pattanaik. The film is now available for streaming exclusively on AAO NXT.

A taut, fast-paced suspense drama, Atithi brings together some of Odisha’s finest talent, Manoj Mishra, Anu Choudhury, and Sukant Rath in a story that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The narrative unfolds around three highly educated individuals who murder a state minister and, in a desperate attempt to escape, take a family hostage. As tensions rise and time runs out, a determined police officer launches a relentless investigation, navigating through layers of complexity to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“We’re excited to bring Atithi to our growing community of viewers who crave compelling, culturally rooted content with a strong narrative arc,” said Kaushik Das, Founder and CEO of AAO NXT. “This film is not only a testament to the evolving landscape of Odia cinema but also to the audience’s appetite for bold, high-stakes storytelling. At AAO NXT, we remain committed to showcasing stories that are as original as they are thought-provoking.”

Produced under the banner of Sthita Pattanaik Productions, Atithifeatures a powerful ensemble cast including Abhishek Giri, Divyadisha Mohanty, Sayal Mukherjee, and Sarbeswar Sutar. With its intense screenplay and atmospheric direction, the film sets a new benchmark for Odia-language thrillers.

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