Taylor Gates of
Collider opined, "
Boong is a rich coming-of-age tale that touches on important issues without ever losing its playful tone or big heart." Siddhant Adlakha of
Variety wrote, "Devi, through her gentle approach to Boong’s story, centers an innocence and naiveté under threat from steadily brewing forces. And though she doesn’t train her lens on this steadily evolving scenario, she makes it an ever-present part of her movie’s fabric, as ensuring that this political texture remains inseparable from her intimate personal tale." Calvin Law of
The Asian Cut rated
Boong 3.5 out of 5, calling it "a spirited and affecting little yarn" that tenderly explores Manipur’s socio-political tensions through the eyes of a child, buoyed by Gugun Kipgen’s charming lead performance. Nikhil Akhil of
Film Fest Report reviewed, "Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut offers a heartfelt perspective on acceptance and transformation, presenting a 360-degree view of Manipur through the eyes of a curious child." Sahar Junejo of
Lyca Radio commented, "Ten minutes into Lakshmipriya Devi’s ‘Boong’, you immediately understand why Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani backed a film like this. It is such a funny, joyous snapshot of Manipur, you can’t help but smile." Aribam Bishwajit of
Imphal Review of Arts and Politics praised
Boong for its layered depiction of maternal resilience, and socio-political unrest in Manipur, but also pointed out inconsistencies in cultural authenticity, language use, and certain Bollywood-style portrayals.
Boong was included in
Firstpost’s list of “Five Manipuri Films You Need to Watch in 2026,” highlighting its recognition within contemporary Manipuri cinema. ==Accolades==