Mumbai, Jan. 27 -- Lakshmipriya Devi's debut directorial 'Boong' has secured a nomination at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2026 in the category of Children's and Family Film on Tuesday.

Jointly produced by Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainments, Boong has been nominated along with films 'Arco', 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Zootopia 2'.

According to the Toronto International Film Festival, the brief description of the film states, "Schoolboy Boong (Gugun Kipgen) doesn't see long distances and state borders as significant obstacles. At least not when it comes to giving his mother, Mandakini (Bala Hijam), the best surprise gift ever: bringing back his father, Joykumar."

"After leaving their home city of M...