In 1984, Brajaraj Movie's 'Danda Balunga' was the first film Patnaik was showcased his talent as a scriptwriter. After Danda Balunga he never looked back, went on to work in many Odia language films like Mamata Mage Mula, Chaka Bhaunri, Jaiphula, Pua Mora Kala Thakura, Jaga Hata Re Pagha, Sankha Sindura and Baje Bainsi Nache Ghungura. He had contributed in above 60 Odia films for Odia cinema and also acted in more than 50 Odia plays. One of his play 'Mahajatra' was shown during National theatre festival at Paradip in 2010.
