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The Manipuri film, Boong, which had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, is all set to hit theatres soon. The film's premiere at the international film festival marked a historic milestone for Manipuri cinema. Since then, it has travelled to numerous prestigious film festivals, earning critical acclaim and winning several awards. The highly anticipated movie is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Excel Entertainment in association with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures. With its powerful storytelling, striking visuals, and evocative portrayal of life and culture in Manipur, Boong captures moments of humour, hope, and childhood innocence, weaving a deeply human story of resilience and the universal longing for connection.

Taking to Instagram, the makers of Boong announced the release date along with a poster. The post read, "Come and say hello to ‘Boong’. Releasing in select cinemas on 19th September, 2025."

 
 
 
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Talking about the release of the film, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi said, “ ‘Boong’ is the book I could not write because of my bad English! The film is inspired by my grandmother’s folktales that cushioned me with a certain kind of fuzzy warmth during my childhood. It is dedicated to the resilience of the people of Manipur. I am experiencing this crazy mix of complete disbelief, happiness and a whole lot of gratitude that a Manipuri film is finally reaching a wider audience, in mainland India! Come and say hello to ‘Boong’!”

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Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR INOX Pictures, added, “At PVR INOX, our endeavour is to bring diverse stories from across the world to our audiences. We believe there’s an audience for every kind of cinema, and it’s our role to help them discover stories that offer fresh perspectives. We are thrilled to release Boong, an acclaimed Manipuri film that is deeply rooted in local experiences while having a universal appeal.”

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Boong follows the story of a young boy living with his single mother in a Manipuri village, both grappling with the unexplained disappearance of his father, Joykumar. Once working out of town, Joykumar has vanished without a trace, sparking unanswered questions: Is he dead? Or has he abandoned them? Determined to give his mother “the best gift ever”, Boong embarks on a heartfelt journey with his best friend to find his missing father.

Boong will hit the big screen on September 19, 2025, at PVR INOX. The film is being released in India by Anil Thadani (AA Films Pvt. Ltd.) and will be screening in select cinemas.