Excel Entertainment’s Boong released in cinemas on March 6, 2026. The film was produced in collaboration with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures.. It became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award, marking a milestone for Indian cinema on the international stage.

The film was written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. Boong premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and later screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, and the Warsaw International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews from critics.

Boong follows a young boy named Boong, played by Gugun Kipgen, who wishes to reunite his family. Raised by his single mother Mandakini, portrayed by Bala Hijam Ningthoujam, he embarks on a journey with his best friend to find his missing father.

Lakshmipriya Devi said in a statement, “The journey of Boong across festivals showed us that stories of small, human emotions can connect everywhere.”

The makers shared a new poster on social media ahead of the release, creating excitement among audiences. Fans responded positively,expressing curiosity about the boy’s journey and the emotional story.

Earlier, Producer Ritesh Sidhwani reacted after Boong became the first Indian film to win in the Best Children’s and Family Film category at the BAFTA Awards 2026.

Speaking at the Mumbai airport after returning from London, Sidhwani said, “I think that’s a big one for the entire industry and for the fraternity.”

He described the project as “a small gem of a beautiful, deeply rooted story” and said it was meaningful to see such a film recognised internationally. “It’s important to see that a film like this has found a place like BAFTA to be recognised and heard. That is very commendable and very humbling,” he added.