New Delhi, March 26 -- India's regional films are travelling further than ever, but getting audiences into theatres back home is still not easy. Despite massive critical acclaim, including awards and recognition in the international festival circuit and mainstream backing by Bollywood names, films in niche regional languages often struggle to find theatrical showcasing and footfalls in India.

Boong, a Manipuri film that became the first Indian movie to win in the Best Children's and Family Film category at the BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards) recently, was re-released in cinemas earlier this month after its win but it found few takers. It made only around Rs.1 crore, mirroring the struggle of films like All We Imagine as Light (filmed...