The Sala budha collection is a trilogy consists of three Odia films directed by Sabysachi Mohapatra. Sala Budha (The Stupid Old Man), Aadim Vichar (The Ancient Justice), Sala Budhar Badla (The Revenge of The Old Man). The Movies released in 2012, 2014, 2020 respectively.
The story of 'Sala Budha' or 'The stupid Old man' revolves around an old village head, the Sarpanch of a village, who tries his best to take care of the subjects at any cost. The film has successfully depicted the strong relationship of the earlier days in the villages of western Odisha and the innocence, simplicity and righteousness of the Old man, who finally gets his reward from the King. This is nice motivational and inspirational movie which says with positive thinking and wit all obstacles can be cleared.
Sukru Majhi, a 84 years old Kondh tribal and always a righteous, humanist and loving person. He has three sons lives with their wives and two grand children in a village.Majhi lives a very happy life until an Ayurvedic Practitioner (Vaidya) comes to the village.The Vaidya is a tout, keeps an greedy eye on the lands of the locals.
