In a special moment for Indian cinema, the Manipuri-language film Boong won the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards. The emotional drama, which has been making waves on the international festival circuit, emerged victorious against competitors like Arco, Lilo & Stitch, and Zootropolis 2. The film marks the directorial debut of Lakshmipriya Devi.