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Manipuri-Language Film 'Boong' Gets Limited India Theatrical Release on Sept. 19

Backed by Excel Entertainment and distributed by PVR INOX, Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut brings a festival-lauded regional tale to multiplex audiences.

Overview

  • The release will play in select cities on PVR INOX screens, according to the distributor’s announcement.
  • Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures, the film marks a rare multiplex rollout for Manipuri-language cinema.
  • The feature premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and has since toured global festivals, earning recognition including a special mention at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
  • The story follows a boy in rural Manipur who sets out to find his missing father, presented without revealing key plot turns.
  • Writer-director Lakshmipriya Devi calls the film a tribute to Manipur’s resilience, and PVR INOX’s CEO says the release aligns with the company’s push to showcase diverse stories.