Bhubaneswar, Aug 16: Babushaan Mohanty-starring film Daman was honored as the Best Odia Film at the 70th National Film Awards. The accolade includes a Rajat Kamal trophy and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. Written and directed by Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka, Daman premiered on November 4, 2022.
The film depicts a doctor’s struggle against superstitions to educate tribals about malaria in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. Daman is the highest-grossing Odia film to date and has been declared tax-free by the Odisha government.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners in New Delhi today. The awards, including the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu in October.