Odisha Film Development Corporation asks filmmakers to stop shooting till March 31

Due to the concerns emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Odisha Film Development Corporation (OFDC) requested the Odia filmmakers to halt their productions.

On Wednesday, the OFDC said: "In light of #COVID19, we request all producers, directors and independent filmmakers or their units in the state to stop shooting of films, TV series/shows, web series etc, from 19 March to 31 March."

Since the outbreak of the crisis, numerous film organisations have issued similar guidelines.