Guwahati: Borluit Productions has announced October 9, 2026, as the new theatrical release date for its debut Assamese feature film Dipholu. The announcement was made at the Gauhati Press Club on Monday.
The film was earlier scheduled to release on August 21, but the release was postponed due to the continuing impact of floods across Assam. The makers have now rescheduled the release for October 9.
Directed by Nekib and produced by Jekiv, Dipholu marks Borluit Productions’ entry into feature-length cinema following its short films. The film is based on Assamese village life and combines humour, emotion and social themes while portraying the culture and traditions of Assam.
The film’s music includes Xorogi Xopun, one of the last songs recorded by Assamese singers Zubeen Garg and Gayatri Hazarika. The romantic duet was recorded in 2025 specifically for the film and released in June.
The soundtrack also features Rupali Kashyap, Rakesh Reeyan and Montumoni Saikia. The lyrics have been written by Nekib, while Jekiv composed and directed the music. One of the songs was also written by Gargee Bhattacharjee.
The cast includes Amrita Gogoi, Subrat Deori, Arun Nath, Arun Hazarika, Purnada Hazarika, Rajib Dowari, Jotishman Bora, Kanika Nath, Anirban Kalita, Ankur Baidya, Hitesh Baruah, Simashree Bora, Priyanshi Kashyap and Dibyapratim Bhagawati. Veteran actress Mridula Baruah appears in a special role.
The makers are now preparing for the film’s theatrical campaign ahead of its October 9 release.