Telangana–North East Connect film festival opens in Hyderabad

The Telangana–North East Connect 2-Day Film Festival was inaugurated at Prasads IMAX, Hyderabad, by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event aims to highlight the vibrant film culture of the North East and foster collaboration with Telangana filmmakers.

Hyderabad: The Telangana–North East Connect 2-Day Film Festival was inaugurated at Prasads IMAX, Hyderabad, by Governor, Jishnu Dev Varma. The Governor, who hails from Tripura, also attended the opening screening of the Tripura film Yarving, directed by National Award winner Father Joseph.

In his inaugural address, the Governor described the Telangana–North East Connect as a comprehensive engagement platform extending beyond cultural festivities. He highlighted that the North East possesses a vibrant and emerging film ecosystem, with filmmakers from Tripura, Manipur, Assam and other states consistently receiving national honours for their distinct storytelling.

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The Governor stated that the cultural and social narratives of the North East, that are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema deserve wider visibility. He encouraged filmmakers from both regions to use the festival as an opportunity for cross-learning, co-production, technical collaboration and creative experimentation.

The festival will screen notable films including Tara (Sikkim Nepali), Kuki (Hindi), Onaatah (Khasi, Meghalaya), Eikhoigi Yum (Manipur), Red or Pakhi (Assam), along with award-winning Telugu films Na Bangaru Thalli, Pottel, and Mallesham.