Independent Assamese feature film Yoodha – The Warrior has secured an international streaming deal with Israel-based streaming platform Grindhouse after receiving recognition at several international film festivals in Mumbai, the United States and Egypt.
The film, directed by Smriti Prakash Boruah and produced by SPB Films in collaboration with Sampreeti Welfare Society, will now be introduced to Hebrew-speaking audiences, marking a significant achievement for Assamese regional cinema in the Middle Eastern market.
Yoodha – The Warrior tells the story of a transgender woman’s struggle for dignity, social acceptance and human rights. The film has received appreciation internationally for its social message and storytelling.
According to the makers, the streaming agreement includes professional Hebrew localization while preserving the film’s original Assamese identity.
Speaking about the achievement, director Smriti Prakash Boruah said the film was created to give voice to marginalized communities and that the international recognition reflects the universal appeal of honest storytelling.
The film was developed in Duliajan and has been praised for highlighting social issues through cinema. The deal is also being seen as an important step for independent Assamese films to reach global audiences.
Sampreeti Welfare Society works in the field of social welfare and community development, while SPB Films focuses on socially driven independent cinema.
