Bhubaneswar, Feb 7: The much-awaited Odia film 'Sanatani-Karma Hi Dharma' was released across Odisha on Friday amid tight security.

The film, directed by Basudev Barad, premiered in around 30 cinema halls across the statedespite opposition from the Christian community.

Speaking to media persons, Bijay Kandoi, the producer of the film, said, "There was no protest from any quarters and the film has received good response from people in different places of Odisha.”

“There was nothing objectionable in the film to hurt any community,” he added.

The film reportedly depicts religious conversions in the tribal-dominant area and how the land belonging to tribals are being taken over.

Lead actor Sambit Acharya urged audiences to form opinions after viewing the film.

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