Expressing his sorrow, CM Majhi on Friday referred to Mohanty as a "guiding star" of the Odia film industry. "For over two decades, he was the undisputed hero of Odia cinema and an icon in the world of Odia art. His contributions to the industry are unmatched. In addition to Odia films, Mohanty also appeared in numerous Bengali and even Hindi movies, helping to elevate Odia cinema to new heights. His passing is an immeasurable loss to the Odia art world," Majhi stated.
