Tulasi Apa

Story

Tulasi Apa is directed by Amartya Bhattacharyya and produced by Sushant Mishra under Swastik Choudhury’s Swastik Arthouse. The film stars Barsha Nayak, Suparna Nayak, and Choudhury Jayaprakash Das. It is a biographical drama based on the life of Tulasi Munda, a renowned social activist and Padma Shri awardee from Odisha, who dedicated her life to educating tribal children and fighting against social evils.
Notes & Extra Info: The film is considered the first Odia biopic and was screened at several film festivals, including the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). It won critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of Tulasi Munda’s struggles and achievements. The cinematography and performances were praised for their authenticity, and the film is remembered as a milestone in Odia cinema for bringing real-life social activism to the big screen.