And because she's a low-budget director, Lakshmipriya said she's still not getting that "Wow, something has changed" feeling. It took a couple of months before I could look at the footage objectively from a distance," Lakshmipriya told PTI in an interview. Recalling the making of the film, Lakshmipriya said the cast and crew comprised different ethnicities from Manipur and maintained a "spirit of community" after the conflict began. Despite the international acclaim, Devi is in no hurry to capitalise on her BAFTA win. Buoyed by its BAFTA win, the film re-released on March 6.

Source: The Express Tribune March 09, 2026 14:46 UTC