When and where to watch Boong, the BAFTA-winning Indian film, on OTT

Boong, a Manipuri-language feature film, recently won Best Children's and Family Film at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. While the film has earned international recognition, audiences in India are still waiting for its release on streaming platforms.

Boong, the Manipuri-language film that recently won Best Children's and Family Film at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), has drawn significant interest both in India and globally. Despite its critical success and a limited theatrical release in September 2025, viewers in India are unable to find the film on major streaming services.

The film, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Suitable Pictures, was honoured at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Monday. Producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Alan McAlex joined the director on stage as the BAFTA trophy was presented, marking a milestone for Manipuri-language cinema.

Prior to its BAFTA recognition, Boong gained attention through an extensive festival journey. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and was showcased at several other prestigious events, including the Warsaw International Film Festival, the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, the International Film Festival of India, and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

The film was earlier available for streaming on MUBI app. However, it is currently not available to watch on any OTT platform.

The festival circuit allowed Boong to build a strong reputation through word-of-mouth. The audiences praised its storytelling and performances. The collaboration among the three production houses aimed to focus on a narrative rooted in social and political themes relevant to Manipur.

Earlier, after winning the trophy at BAFTA 2026, producer Farhan Akhtar dedicated an Instagram post to Boong's director Lakshmipriya Devi. He called the film's win a win for "the dreamers."