Manipuri film ‘Boong’, which brought a proud moment for Indian cinema, is now going to return to the big screen once again. This film of director Lakshmipriya Devi recently won a big honor at the BAFTA Film Awards and created history. This is the first Indian film to receive an award on this platform. Meanwhile, now the makers have announced that ‘Boong’ will be re-released in theaters across the country on March 6, so that more and more viewers can experience this special story in the theatre.

How is the story of the film?

The story of the film revolves around a child living in a small village in Manipur, who lives with his mother. His father Joykumar has mysteriously disappeared. No one knows whether he is alive or has left his family. Amidst this pain, this child takes a big decision to make his mother happy. He sets out with his best friend in search of his father. This journey is not just a search, but a story of emotions, innocence and hope. Gugun Kingpin and Bala Hijam have played the lead roles in the film.

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The film was highly praised

Let us tell you, ‘Boong’ received the Best Children and Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. This event was held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The world premiere of the film took place at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024, after which it was also shown in big festivals like International Film Festival of India and MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. It is jointly produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures. The makers say that the story of the film is not just about Manipur, but about every place where people look for hope even in difficult situations. Now it will be interesting to see how much love the audience gives to this film upon its re-release.