Assamese action-thriller Sikaar, which was directed by Debangkar Borgohain and produced by Sam Bhattacharjee and Mitra Bhattacharya, is the highest-budget Assamese film ever made, and it has elevated the regional industry to an international platform by winning the Best International Film-Directors award at the 11th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2025. The film, which stars Zubeen Garg, Urmila Mahanta, and Adil Hussain, has received praise for its captivating plot and impressive cinematic execution.
At the festival in Jodhpur, Debangkar Borgohain received the Best Directed International Film award, marking another milestone for Assamese cinema. Speaking about the film’s success, producer Sam Bhattacharjee remarked, “Sikaar has been recognized in many places because of its unique nature. The best movie from Assam is yet to come.” According to the current cost sheet, the movie’s budget is over ₹15 crore, which is significantly more than the previously stated amount of ₹3 crores, according to a number of sources.
Bhattacharjee explained that the ₹3 crore amount did not represent the entire budget; rather, it simply represented the costs associated with filming in India. As far as the future of Assamese cinema is concerned, it seems remarkably promising. With its ground-breaking budget, global recognition, and visionary outlook, Sikaar has redefined Assamese cinema and sparked a wave of ambitious future projects, creating a new standard.
