Entertainment, Mar 1: The Assamese film Moi Eti Nixhasor (Koduwa the Nightbird) has received the Award of Excellence – Special Mention at the Accolade Global Film Competition, placing it among the top ten entries of the international festival. The film has also been selected for the Covellite International Film Festival 2026 in the United States, earning praise for its storytelling and audience engagement.
Directed by Bidyut Kotoky and produced with support from the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) under the banner Red River & Blue Hills, the film has been lauded for its high artistic and technical standards. Kotoky said the recognition underscores the universal appeal of human emotions that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.
The film narrates the story of Koduwa, an enigmatic village thief known for his cunning and wit, whose honest attempts to reform his life are repeatedly thwarted by the dictates of local power structures. It poses a poignant question to audiences: “Who is actually the real thief?”
Based on a true story by senior journalist and author Anuradha Sharma Pujari, the film features noted theatre actor Gunomoni Baruah in the lead role, alongside senior and emerging artistes from the Assamese film industry.
Kotoky observed that although the narrative is set in a remote Assamese village in the not-so-distant past, it reflects social and political challenges that resonate globally. He expressed hope that when the film is commercially released in Assam in the coming months, it will receive similar appreciation from audiences in the state.
