#Cinema
Five Assamese Critics Earn Spots in National Film Journal
Five critics from Assam secured bylines in FIPRESCI India’s latest quarterly film journal, marking a shift for the state’s cinematic dialogue.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Oct 2026
Nagaland Celebrates Historic TIFF Win for Film Angh
Nagaland celebrated filmmaker Theja Rio and his crew after their film Angh won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Kiyeto Swu • 1 Oct 2026
Nagaland Celebrates Film ANGH After Global Success
Nagaland honored filmmaker Theja Rio for ANGH, the first Indian film in the TIFF Platform Competition now eyeing a 2027 Academy Award nomination.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026
Manipuri Cinema Icon Aribam Shantimo Sharma Dies at 90
Veteran filmmaker and sound engineer Aribam Shantimo Sharma has died at 90. He leaves behind a legacy of technical excellence in Manipuri cinema.
Ratan Singh • 28 Sep 2026
Assamese Film Tibro Hits Theaters December 4 With Bold Social Mission
Assamese film Tibro premieres December 4. The project pledges flood relief and free creative training for students in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026
Director Theja Rio Returns After Historic Angh TIFF Victory
Filmmaker Theja Rio brought home an award from TIFF 2026 for Angh. The film is now a contender for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
Naro Jamir • 23 Sep 2026
Sunita Wins Best Manipuri Feature Film at 72nd National Film Awards
The film Sunita took top honors for Manipuri cinema at the 72nd National Film Awards, celebrated in Gujarat with major government officials in attendance.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 23 Sep 2026
Two Arrested After Assaulting Filmmaker Dominic Sangma in Arunachal
Police arrested two men for beating National Award-winning filmmaker Dominic Sangma with bamboo sticks near the FTII campus in Arunachal Pradesh.
Rinchen K • 18 Sep 2026
Village Rockstars 2 hits six cities this September
Assam filmmaker Rima Das brings her sequel Village Rockstars 2 to six major Indian cities on September 25 following a successful festival circuit.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
Assam Filmmaker Bobby Sarma Baruah Joins Venice Film Festival Jury
National Award-winning filmmaker Dr. Bobby Sarma Baruah joins the NETPAC jury at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival to evaluate Asian cinema.
Timungpi Terang • 12 Sep 2026
Entertainment Roundup: Kemmu Casts Zinta, Boyle Uses AI, and Pandey Hits Back
Kunal Kemmu casts Preity Zinta in VIBE, Danny Boyle admits to AI use in Ink, and Poonam Pandey criticizes Swara Bhasker over Padmaavat remarks.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Endorses Hanuman Ansh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, highlighting its tribute to India's spiritual traditions and faith.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Sep 2026
Producer Denies Aamir Khan Casting Rumors for Race 4
Producer Ramesh Taurani shut down rumors that Aamir Khan will star in Race 4, stating the film's cast remains entirely unfinalized at this time.
NEWire Desk • 1 Sep 2026
Assamese Film Dipholu Sets New October Release Date
Borluit Productions delayed its feature film Dipholu due to Assam floods. The movie now hits theaters on October 9, 2026.
Bibar Daimary • 31 Aug 2026
Three Assamese Documentaries Head to Kerala Film Festival
The 18th IDSFFK will feature three Assamese documentaries focusing on education, cinema history, and language preservation this September.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026
Mayong Filmmaker Champak Deka Selected for International Film Festival
Mayong filmmaker Champak Deka earned a spot at the 2026 Swami Vivekananda International Film Festival for his documentary, She Will Never Wake Up.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026
New Biopic Highlights Mising Freedom Fighter Kamala Miri
The biographical film Shaheed Kamala Miri: The Unsurrendered Soul debuted August 15, 2026, honoring the legacy of the indigenous Assamese activist.
Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026
New documentary examines the social conscience of Bhupen Hazarika
A new 82-minute documentary, Manuhar Gaan, explores the social justice themes and humanist legacy of legendary Assamese artist Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
Walrik Marak • 22 Aug 2026
Borluit Productions Delays Dipholu Release Following Assam Floods
Borluit Productions has pushed back its debut film, Dipholu, as communities in Assam struggle to recover from devastating flood damage.
Timungpi Terang • 20 Aug 2026
Hiren Bora’s New Film Burkha – The Veil Stumbles Despite Timely Themes
National Award-winning filmmaker Hiren Bora’s latest movie, Burkha – The Veil, suffers from flat storytelling and one-dimensional characters.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026
