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If you are looking for what is currently updated in the Odia movie scene, the trends are exciting:

1. The Biopic Boom: Following the success of Nora and the nationwide trend, Ollywood is investing in real stories. The recent excitement around films depicting historical figures and local legends shows a move away from fictional romance toward grounded reality.

2. Horror-Comedy: Odia audiences love a good scare mixed with laughs. Following the success of Kha Kha Khabara (a short film) and full-length features, directors are updating the horror genre, moving away from generic haunted houses to culturally relevant folklore.

3. The "Daman" Effect: The release of Daman (2022), a heartwarming tale of a doctor serving in a tribal area, proved that low-budget films with high emotional quotients could become blockbusters. It received a 9.5 rating on IMDb—a rarity for regional cinema. This has "updated" the industry's risk appetite; producers are now more willing to back experimental scripts.

Note: Schedules change weekly. As of this article’s last update, here is a general template of how the 9x Jhakaas schedule looks. For real-time updates, always check the official channel list or EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

The channel has updated the visual quality of these old gems:

These are the hottest titles. If you see these names in the schedule, do not change the channel:

| Time Slot | Program Type | What to Expect | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Morning Classics | Family dramas and devotional films from the 90s and early 2000s. | | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Afternoon Blockbuster | High-energy action or romantic comedy. Eg: Gapa Hele Bi Sata. | | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Non-Stop Songs | Music marathon featuring the latest Odia album and movie songs. | | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Golden Hour (Prime) | The "Updated" slot. Usually the biggest TRP puller of the day. | | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Late Night Superhit | Mature themes, thrillers, or recent premieres (repeated from Sunday). |

How to get the exact updated list for today:


When users search for this keyword, they typically want one of three things:

Being "updated" means moving beyond static lists. Odia movie fans are active; they want to know if their favorite film is getting a re-run or if a superhit like Bhija Matira Swarga is finally getting a television premiere.


Even with the rise of OTT (Amazon Prime, ZEE5), why do millions still rely on 9x Odia movie updated schedules?