Overview
- The makers released the official trailer this week ahead of the film’s nationwide re-release on March 6.
- Boong became the first Indian title to win the BAFTA for Best Children’s & Family Film at the 79th ceremony, topping Zootopia 2, Lilo & Stitch and Arco.
- Director Lakshmipriya Devi publicly credited Excel Entertainment for enabling a full theatrical rollout, alongside Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures.
- Set in Manipur, the Manipuri-language drama follows a boy’s journey toward the Moreh border to find his father, presenting themes of family, resilience and hope without revealing key plot turns.
- Producers highlighted a strong festival run that included a TIFF premiere, while Shujaat Saudagar framed the film as an Indian story that transcends language barriers.