#Assamese cinema
Assamese Film Dipholu Packs Theaters Across the State
The Assamese feature film Dipholu recorded houseful shows across multiple towns during its opening weekend, drawing praise for its rural story.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Oct 2026
Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s Forgotten Assamese Masterpiece Anirban
Released in 1981, Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s Anirban remains a hidden gem of Assamese cinema that demands restoration and a new generation of viewers.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Oct 2026
Rima Das Brings Not a Hero to Busan International Film Festival
Assamese filmmaker Rima Das premiered her latest film, Not a Hero, at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026
Assamese Feature Film Dipholu Premieres in Guwahati
Assamese film Dipholu held its premiere at Matrix Cinemas ahead of its October 9 release. The movie features a large ensemble cast and late singers.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Bidyut Kotoky’s Assamese Film Gains International Film Festival Recognition
Director Bidyut Kotoky’s dark comedy Moi Eti Nixhasor heads to Peru after picking up multiple awards across international film festival circuits.
Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026
Lost Assamese Films Recovered From Forgotten Storage Sacks
Rare film reels once thought destroyed were found in a dusty loft, sparking a major effort to restore classic Assamese cinema history.
Bibar Daimary • 26 Sep 2026
Rima Das Named Juror for 31st Busan Film Festival
Assamese director Rima Das joins the New Currents Award jury at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, running from October 6 to 15 in South Korea.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Sep 2026
Assamese Rom-Com Prem XL Hits Theaters October 2
Director Tony Deori Basumatary brings a new romantic comedy to Assamese screens this October, focusing on student life and family dynamics.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
How Sandhyaraag Changed Assamese Cinema
Bhabendra Nath Saikia's 1977 classic Sandhyaraag remains a powerful study of rural poverty, migration, and the struggles of domestic labor.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
Assamese Film Oiii Police Sets January 2027 Premiere Date
Assamese film Oiii Police will hit theaters on January 22, 2027, after a delay caused by devastating floods across the state.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Sep 2026
Assamese Film NRC: Nalparar Ram Chandra Hits Theaters September 25
Assam's box office resumes after floods with the September 25 release of the drama NRC: Nalparar Ram Chandra, starring Siddhartha Sharma.
Bibar Daimary • 30 Aug 2026
New Thriller Ghun Tackles Assam Corruption Scandals
The upcoming Assamese thriller Ghun hits ReelDrama, tackling local land mafias and recruitment scams through a dark, modern crime lens.
Timungpi Terang • 21 Aug 2026
Assamese Film Martya Lands Spot at Oscar-Qualifying Bengaluru Festival
Pragya Parmita’s short film Martya earns a spot in the Women’s Cinema Collective Competition at the 2026 Bengaluru International Short Film Festival.
Timungpi Terang • 14 Aug 2026
Assamese Short Film Matrika Wins Over Viewers With Raw Portrayal of Loss
The Assamese short film Matrika, shot in Morigaon, explores parental grief, cancer, and the crushing financial weight of medical emergencies.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Assamese Film Rador Pakhi Wins Award at Moscow Festival
Assamese film Rador Pakhi, directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah, won the Jury Special Mention Super Mama Award at the International Film Festival Made by Women.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
Kokadeuta Nati Aru Hati 2 Stumbles as Nostalgic Sequel
The sequel to the 1983 Assamese classic fails to recapture its predecessor's magic, offering a hollow narrative despite a standout performance by Tapan Das.
Timungpi Terang • 21 Jul 2026
Assam Film Juiphool Takes Top Honors at 72nd National Film Awards
Jadumoni Dutta’s Juiphool wins Best Assamese Film at the 72nd National Film Awards. Other regional and national hits also secured major honors.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Jul 2026
Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76
Assamese cinema icon Purabi Sarma died Tuesday in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She was 76 and leaves behind a legacy of celebrated film performances.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026
Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76
Acclaimed Assamese film and television star Purabi Sarma has died in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She was 76 years old.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76
Assamese cinema icon Purabi Sarma died Tuesday in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She leaves behind a legacy of decades in film and television.
Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026
