BAFTA-Winning Manipuri Film "Boong" Crosses Rs 1 Crore at Box Office

The BAFTA-winning Manipuri film "Boong," directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, became the first from the region to cross Rs 1 crore at the box office following its March 6 re-release. Produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Suitable Pictures, the film won Best Children's and Family Film at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. "Boong" follows a young boy's quest to reunite his family amid social tensions in Manipur and has been screened at multiple international festivals, receiving critical acclaim.