Yami Gautam Dhar and Aanand L. Rai are in Ayodhya for a special evening event at Ram Ki Paidi, just days ahead of the theatrical release of Nayyi Navelli on October 16, 2026. The gathering marks a deliberate fusion of cinematic anticipation and cultural reverence, with singer Sadhu Tiwari set to perform the devotional song ‘Awadhiya Ke Raja’ live — a track originally rendered by Shreya Ghoshal and composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar under the Zee Music label. The bhajan, penned by lyricist Vayu, is central to the film’s emotional and spiritual tone, forming part of the album that bridges storytelling with tradition. The event coincides with the release of a new track from the soundtrack: ‘Phata Patakha’, an energetic, quirky number featuring Yami Gautam Dhar at the heart of a surreal zombie dance sequence. Choreographed by Vijay Ganguly, the song bursts with high-octane energy and visual absurdity, described by Madhubanti Bagchi, whose vocals feature prominently. As ‘pure, uninhibited madness packed with humour and incredible energy’. She added that the collaboration between composer G. V. Prakash Kumar and lyricist Vayu made it one of the most exciting recordings she’s ever done. Kumar himself said the goal was to capture the film’s eccentric spirit through a memorable, sticky hook. The film, presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow Productions, is produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma, directed by Balaji Mohan, and written by Himanshu Sharma alongside Divy Nidhi Sharma. It stars an ensemble cast including Addinath M Kothare, Anurag Thakur, Sunita Rajwar, Mita Vasisth, Aaditya Kulshreshth, and Susmita Mukherjee. With its blend of spiritual resonance and genre-defying spectacle, Nayyi Navelli arrives not just as a festival release but as a statement of tonal ambition. The next test? Whether the audience can follow it through both the sacred and the surreal.