The films made in the Bodo language are called Bodo cinema. The Bodo people called ‘Boro Saothun’ and the Bodo Film Industry known as ‘Boro Saothun Mulug’. Most Bodo films are made in the Bodoland Territorial Council area, also known as Bodoland. The Bodo films are made in the districts like Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, and Udalguri.
Besides Bodoland, Bodo films are also made by the people in Dhemaji, West Bengal, and the Bodos of Nepal.
The Bodo cinema history started with the 1984 documentary film ‘Daina’, directed by Amar Hazarika and written by the well-known playwright Kamal Kumar Brahma. It’s was starred by Ganakanta Basumatary, Prasenjit Brahma, Sitala Kt. Basumatary and several Bodo actors.
In 1986, the Bodo feature film ‘Alayaran’, directed by Jwngdao Bodosa and written by Nilkamal Brahma and Hiramba Narzary, was released. The film starred by Amarsingh Narzary and Rohila Brahma as leading roles. After that, the Bodo films production continued.
The Bodo films have played a huge role in developing the Bodo language, culture, and economy. They’ve created opportunities for Bodo actors and actresses, as well as singers, writers, and many experienced people working behind the scenes.
The Bodo cinema has a history of 42 years till date. Over these years, films have been made in various Bodo languages. At present Bodo cinema isn’t just a celebration in the Bodo community; it has sparked a cultural movement. It has also influenced how people think and act in the community.
So far, Bodo films have been made in at least 300 different genres, including comedy, political, thriller, social satire, mastery, horror, children’s films, musical films, action, martial arts and romance.
This year, a total of 10 Bodo language films have been produced. Here are the names of those films.
Dakha Jwmwi– 2: The musical romantic film directed by Pankaj Lahary. The film starred by Lingshar Basumatary, Monalisa Hajowary and Bigrai Brahma as leading roles.
The film produced by Pankaj Lahary and Swrang Basumatary under the banner of SB Brothers Entertainment and Two Brothers Entertainment.
Simpul Brahma, Bigrai Basumatary, Rajorshi Basumatary and many artists play the supporting roles in the film.
It was released on 12th September 2026.
Doudini: The supernatural horror film directed by Thomas Brahma and produced by Mulug Boro under the banner of Dinga Film Productions.
The film starred by Sangeena Brahma and Raibel Basumatary as leading role.
Sundum: It’s a movie made by the famous YouTuber B Boys. This is the directorial debut film produced under the banner of B Boys Present.
Bhumikha Basumatary played the lead female role. Popular actress Junu Basumatary also appears in the movie.
According to reports, the director spent around Rs 40 lakh on the film. It was shown on October 11 at the Sukhai Central Stadium in Tamulfur district. Over five thousand chairs were set up for people to watch the movie.
Since it first came out, the movie has become really popular. Lots of people who watch this movie during its premiere show have said they really love it. B Boys the youngest director among the Bodo film directors and also the youngest filmmaker among the Boro filmmakers.
Rugung: The romantic film directed by Gwjwn Boro and produced by Rwngsar Mushahary under the banner of Meher Gwnang Films Presents. The film starred by Bibek Goyary and Merina Boro as leading roles.
Takhlai Narzary, Masoom Brahma Ringkumoni Narzary, Prabin Boro and many artists play the supporting roles in the film.
Dengkhw: The film romantic film directed by Hirojit and written by Raj Kochary. The film features by Surajit Dewry, Dodere Brahma as leading roles. Well-known actor Kamleswar Basumatary play the supporting role in the film.
The film produced under the banner of Hero Film Production.
Okhrangni Okhafwr: The film story, script and directed by Prabin Goyari. The film starred by Surajit Dewry and Gemsri Daimari.
Prabin Goyari, Pampuli Goyary, Plorina Muchahary, Rubul Boro, Subarna Basumatary, Mithuram Brahma, Priya Basumatary, Anil Basumatary and many artists play the supporting roles in the film.
The film produced by Gwdan Jwlwi Society Bodo Film Production.
Sahara: The romantic film story, script and directed by Gwjwn Boro. It is produced by Rilen Basumatary under the banner of Golapi Films Production Presents.
The film starred by Mwkthang Narzary, Monalisa Hajowary as leading roles. Mosko Brahma, Rajorshi Basumatary, Dangkhwlw Basumatary and other artists play the supporting roles in the film.
The film released on 15th September 2026.
Gwhw: The film story, script and directed by Mwkthang Basumatary. The film starred by Manisha Mushahary. The film produced by Ashok Goyary.
Mendela Brahma, Dangkhw Lwdw Basumatary, Mosko Brahma and Takhlai Narzary play the supporting roles in the film.
The film released on 16th September 2026.
Bigrayari: The action film directed by Raj Kochary. The film produced under the banner of B. Daogasar Film Production.
The film starred by Surajit Dewry .
Bikram Dewa: The action film directed by Kumar KC and produced by Pratap Meche.
It’s the first Bodo film released from the the Nepal. The film released on 2nd October 2026.
Balondani Mwdwi: The satirical comedy film directed by Anil Kumar Narzary.