Sikaar, the Assamese action-thriller of 2024, has made history by winning the Best International Film- Directors award at the 11th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2025. Starring Zubeen Garg, Urmila Mahanta, and Adil Hussain, the film has been lauded for its gripping storyline and grand cinematic execution. Directed by Debangkar Borgohain and produced by Sam Bhattacharjee and Mitra Bhattacharya, Sikaar stands as the highest-budget Assamese film ever made, elevating the regional industry to an international platform.
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.” Various sources now indicate that, according to the present-day cost sheet, the movie’s budget is over ₹15 crore —far exceeding the earlier reported figure of ₹3 crores.
Bhattacharjee clarified that the ₹3 crore figure only covered the expenditure for shooting in India and did not reflect the overall budget. Looking ahead, the future of Assamese cinema appears exceptionally bright. By setting a new benchmark with its groundbreaking budget, international accolades, and forward-looking vision, Sikaar has redefined Assamese cinema and inspired a wave of ambitious projects for the future.
