Lukanand Ksh makes acting debut in 'Birangana Xaadhani'
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 17 2025: Mister International India 2019 and Mister International 2022 titleholder Lukanand Kshetrimayum is all set to make his acting debut in the upcoming historical feature film 'Birangana Xaadhani', under the direction of National Award-winning filmmaker Biswajeet Bora.

As per a release, the film is being produced by the Sootiya Development Council under a cultural initiative by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Scheduled for release later this year in Assamese, Telugu, and other languages, the film aims to achieve a strong pan-India reach.

The release stated that Lukanand portrays Maharaja Nitipal, the last king of the historic Sootiya dynasty - a simple villager who rose to become king and husband to Queen Sati Sadhani: To prepare for the role, he underwent intensive acting and action workshops for four years, training under alumni from the National School of Drama.

Speaking about the film, Lukanand shared, "Portraying Maharaja Nitipal connects me deeply to Assam's rich heritage.

As a non-Assamese speaker, I have poured my soul into this movie over the last four years.

It is not just a role - it is a responsibility.

To step into the shoes of a historical figure from Assam and bring his story alive on screen is profoundly humbling.

1 thank the director, Biswajeet Bora, for entrusting me with this character" .

He further added, "As someone who has represented the region on international platforms, I feel an even greater sense of duty to ensure our history is told with authenticity and respect.

This film gives me the opportunity to present a piece of Assam's legacy to national and global audiences - something I consider both an honour and a calling.

I hope 'Birangana Xaadhani' sparks renewed interest in our cultural narratives and reminds people around the world of the richness of Northeast India's past" .

A filmmaker since childhood, Lukanand has written and directed several Manipuri films and teleplays.

His film 'Nouwa Eikhoibu' (2015) received critical acclaim, and his later work 'Meitan Araba' (2019) went on to win Best Feature Film and Best Di rection at the Manipur State Film Awards, at the young age of 16 .

The release also informed that currently 90 per cent complete, 'Birangana Xaadhani' is poised to hit theatres across India by the end of the year, bringing an untold chapter of Assam's history to national attention.

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