Rima Das' Film ‘Village Rockstars 2’ To Hit Theatres Tomorrow

Acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Rima Das addressed a press conference ahead of the release of her much-awaited film Village Rockstars 2, which is set to arrive in theatres tomorrow.

The film will be released in around 20 cinema halls across Assam. Ahead of its official release, the filmmaker has arranged a special screening of the movie today at 7:30 PM.

Addressing the press, Rima Das expressed hope that audiences in Assam would warmly welcome the film. She said that her duty as a producer and director is to present the film to the audience, but whether people adopt and love it, will ultimately depend on them.

Speaking about the storyline, she explained that in the previous film, Village Rockstars, the character 'Dhunu' dreamed of owning a guitar, and the story ended when she finally got it. In Village Rockstars 2, the narrative will go deeper into Dhunu’s life, focusing on her dreams, her relationship with her mother, and the everyday realities of village life.

Rima Das said the film also highlights how people living in villages have many dreams and talents, and if given the opportunity, they can showcase their abilities to the world.

She further added that the film reflects the emotional bond people share with their land and soil. According to her, many people sell their land without thinking about its value, and through the film, she wants to remind people to respect their soil and protect nature and forests.

Notably, the film has been shot entirely in a rural village setting, staying true to the filmmaker’s signature style of portraying authentic stories from the heart of Assam.

Village Rockstars 2 is the sequel to the widely acclaimed Village Rockstars, which earlier brought international attention to Assamese cinema. It won the Best Feature Film award at the 65th National Film Awards, while Rima Das also won the Best Editing award. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017 and was later selected as India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 91st Academy Awards.

Rima Das said the team spent nearly 4 years working on Village Rockstars 2, which was shot in Chaygaon, and she hopes audiences will accept it with love and support.

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