Guwahati, June 1 -- By Kaushik Nath

The Assamese murder mystery film Antoraal (Hidden Truth of Society), released on May 22, has emerged as one of the most discussed regional films of the year. Written and directed by Swaroop Dutta, the film features veteran actor Arun Hazarika, widely remembered for his role in the Junbai series, alongside Mriganka Baruah, Gitartha Baruah, and Sanjay Agarwal in important roles. Despite not receiving extensive theatrical bookings across Assam, the film has steadily gained appreciation from audiences who have managed to watch it, particularly in Upper Assam.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Antoraal is its strong connection to Dibrugarh. The film was shot entirely in the district, and a large sectio...