Manipuri film Boong to release in theatres on September 19

Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi’s acclaimed Manipuri film Boong is set to release in theatres on September 19.

Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures, the film features Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. It will release in select cities and cinemas at PVR INOX, according to a press release.

Boong revolves around 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.

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024.Devi, who has previously worked as first assistant director on films such as ”Luck by Chance”, ”Talaash”, ”PK” and Mira Nair’s series ”A Suitable Boy”, made her directorial debut with the film.The filmmaker said the film is ”dedicated to the resilience of the people of Manipur”.