Kabula Barabula – Searching Laila is a 2017 Odia romantic comedy directed by Ramesh Rout. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty as Kabula, a village youth who travels to Malaysia in search of his love, Saloni, portrayed by Elina Samantray. The story follows Kabula's humorous and heartfelt journey as he faces cultural and language barriers abroad. The film also features Papu Pom Pom and Harihar Mohapatra in supporting roles.
Released on September 27, 2017, during the Durga Puja festival, Kabula Barabula became a commercial success in the Odia film industry. It was produced by Vidisha Kraft & AB Films and was well-received for its blend of rural and international settings, offering a fresh visual contrast for Odia cinema.
For those interested in watching the film, it is available for streaming on ZEE5 and JioTV, offering both Odia audio and English subtitles.
Plot Summary:
Kabula is an uneducated village boy who doesn't know how to speak English. However, situations force him to go abroad in search of his love, Saloni, the daughter of a wealthy father. In Malaysia, he faces numerous challenges due to language barriers and cultural differences. The film explores his comedic and emotional journey as he strives to win her heart.
Key Cast:
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Anubhav Mohanty as Kabula
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Elina Samantray as Saloni
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Papu Pom Pom as Sweety
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Harihar Mohapatra
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Pradyumna Lenka as Village Head
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Abhisek Bhatta, Anisha, Mantu, Prince, Anita Das, Sambhu, and Devansh Maheshwar in supporting roles.
Production Details:
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Director: Ramesh Rout
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Producers: Vijay Kandoi & Aviram Sahu
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Music Composer: Prem Anand
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Editor: Rajesh Dash
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Cinematographer: Pratap Rout
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Dialogue: Basant Raj Samal
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Production Companies: Vidisha Kraft & AB Films
