The Assamese-language film Rongatapu 1982 has been honoured as the Best Assamese Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards, announced in New Delhi on August 1, 2025. Further details from the full winners list show that it topped entries across India in its category, as reported by Indiatimes.
According to reports, the film received the regional award among winners from various languages. Other regional winners included Parking (Tamil), Godday Godday Chaa (Punjabi), Deep Fridge (Bengali), and Shyamchi Aai (Marathi).
Directed by Adityam Saikia, Rongatapu 1982 explores conflict in Assam during the 1980s and features performances from actors such as Gunjan Bhardwaj, Rimpi Das and Aimee Baruah.
The film has been noted for its cinematography and sound design, with some reviewers praising its portrayal of rural life in Assam.
This marks a major achievement for regional filmmaking, and the award highlights the visibility of Assamese cinema on India’s national platform.
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