Indian Film 'Boong' Upsets BAFTA
The Indian film 'Boong' pulled off a major surprise at the BAFTA Film Awards, beating out Disney's big-budget hits for the top honor. The win signals growing recognition of international cinema and a shifting landscape in global film prestige. Meanwhile, 'GOAT' overtook 'Wuthering Heights' for the number one spot at the domestic box office this weekend.
- The award won by 'Boong' was for Best Children's & Family Film, marking the first time an Indian film has received this particular honor. - 'Boong' is a Manipuri-language film from director Lakshmipriya Devi about a young boy who embarks on a journey to find his father who has disappeared. - The film beat a field of major studio productions, including Disney's "Zootopia 2" and "Lilo & Stitch," as well as the Natalie Portman-backed film "Arco". - Before its BAFTA win, "Boong" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and was theatrically released in India in September 2025. - At the weekend box office, "GOAT" earned the top spot with $17 million in its second week of release, bringing its domestic total to $58.3 million. - "Wuthering Heights" dropped to second place with $14.2 million; its domestic gross now stands at $60 million. - Globally, the animated film "GOAT" has earned $102.3 million so far. - The international box office for "Wuthering Heights" is significantly stronger, with a global total of $151.7 million against its $80 million production budget.
