HT Bureau
DIPHU, June 4: Kangbo Aloti (The Lost Path), a Karbi-language feature film directed by Khanjan Kishore Nath and produced by Ranjit Teron under the banner of Ruru Rara Entertainment (RRE), was screened at the Indian Pavilion during the recently concluded 79th Cannes Film Festival and Film Market, bringing Karbi storytelling to an international audience.
The 1-hour-49-minute film, which stands apart from mainstream Indian cinema by not featuring any songs, stars Ranjit Teron, Rajib Kro, Dilip Bey, Harmony Bey, Rangmukrang, Malin Engtipi, Gautom Engti and other artistes.
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Producer Ranjit Teron was invited to attend the Cannes Film Market by the Film Market Accreditation Department of the Cannes Film Festival.
On his return, he was accorded a warm reception at Dimapur Airport by members of Ruru Rara Entertainment and the Karbi Film Society (KFS), led by KFS president Dilip Bey.
Speaking about the achievement, Teron said Kangbo Aloti has become the first Karbi-language film to secure theatrical and distribution rights in the United Kingdom and China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
The distribution rights have been acquired by the London-based organisation UK-China Film Collab, enabling the film to reach wider international audiences.
The film has also earned recognition at several national and international film festivals.
It received the Special Jury Award in the Indian Language Films category at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 and was showcased at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, the 2nd Guwahati International Film Festival, the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (Canada), the 3rd North East India Film Festival in Imphal, the 9th International Folklore Film Festival in Kerala and the New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival (NJIIFF) in the United States.
Among its accolades, the film won the Best Sound Design award at the North East India Film Festival and the Best Script award at the New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival.
“This journey represents a major step in taking Karbi culture, language and storytelling to international audiences and establishing a global presence for Karbi cinema,” Teron said.
He also announced the upcoming Karbi-language independent feature film Love You Mess, which will be directed by Khanjan Kishore Nath and produced by Ranjit Teron. According to Teron, the project has moved closer to the international stage following co-production meetings held during the Cannes Film Market.
As part of the project, UK-based Hong Kong creative professional Hiu Man Chan has joined as Executive Producer and will oversee international festival strategy, sales, distribution and marketing outside India.
“This is not just a film; it is another proud opportunity to showcase Karbi culture, language and storytelling to the world. The encouragement and support of cinema lovers will inspire us to continue this journey and take Karbi cinema to greater heights,” Teron said.
On behalf of Ruru Rara Entertainment and the Karbi Film Society, Teron also expressed gratitude to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member and MLA Tuliram Ronghang for his continued support and encouragement towards the growth of Karbi cinema.
He said Ronghang’s vision and motivation have played a significant role in helping Karbi cinema gain recognition on national and international platforms.
