The BAFTA Awards 2026 have brought good news for India this year, as the Manipuri-language debut feature, Boong, won a major honour on the global stage. The film clinched the Best Children and Family Film award. It was the only Indian nominee at the BAFTAs this year. Boong is now set to return to theatres with a wider release on March 6.

Boong theatrical release date

The first-ever Indian film to win a BAFTA, Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Suitable Pictures’ Boong, is now set to return to theatres with a wider release on March 6, and the makers have launched a new poster to announce the release date. The film recently achieved a historic global milestone at the BAFTA Awards. Boong secured the prestigious win while competing against major international titles such as Zootopia 2, Lilo & Stitch, and Arco, marking a defining moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.