A number of Oriya actors have helped the Oriya film industry to grow with their performance and hard work. While some of the senior actors like Bijay Mohanty, Uttam Mohanty and others are busy with character roles today a new crop of actors have evolved who are taking Oriya cinema to new heights.


Some actors have shifted behind the camera as directors after a successful stint as actors. Such a list would include the names of the ailing Oriya star Hara Patnaik and Bijaya Jena. The latter is a well known Oriya female actor. Her film Hakim Babu won National Award for the Best Oriya Film. Today she is also a successful director and producer. A list of female Oriya actors would include the following names:


ORIYA ACTORS