Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment continues its legacy of championing fresh talent and compelling storytelling with its latest production Boong, which has been officially selected as the Spotlight Film of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. The highly anticipated drama will have its Victorian state premiere in Australia at the festival this August.

About Boong

Boong marks the directorial debut of Lakshmipriya Devi, a seasoned industry professional who has previously worked as the first assistant director on acclaimed projects including Luck by Chance, Talaash, Aamir Khan’s PK, and Mira Nair’s internationally celebrated series A Suitable Boy. Directed with sensitivity and vision, Boong reflects Lakshmipriya Devi’s years of experience behind the camera and her distinctive voice as a storyteller.

Renowned for spotlighting culturally rich and groundbreaking Indian cinema, IFFM’s 2025 line-up celebrates diversity, originality, and bold storytelling. The selection of Boong as the Spotlight Film not only introduces an exciting new voice in Indian filmmaking but also reaffirms Excel Entertainment’s commitment to nurturing unique narratives and visionary creators.