Lionel Messi Fan’s Journey Anchors Indian Indie ‘Love You Messi’ as Project Boards Hong Kong EP at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian indie film 'Love You Messi' is currently in production and has secured Hiu Man Chan as executive producer. The story follows an eight-year-old boy from the Karbi tribe who embarks on a journey to see his idol, Lionel Messi, play in Mumbai. The film explores themes of passion, love, and the courage to chase dreams against all odds.
- ▪The film is produced by Rura Rura Entertainment and directed by Khanjan Kishore Nath.
- ▪It is set in a remote village in Northeast India and follows a boy named Rang and his puppy, Tung Tung.
- ▪The narrative centers around Rang's passion for soccer and his journey to see Messi play.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 23, 2026 3:57am PT Lionel Messi Fan’s Journey Anchors Indian Indie ‘Love You Messi’ as Project Boards Hong Kong EP at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest U.K.-Nigeria-Hong Kong Romantic Comedy ‘My Nigerian Fiance’ in the Works (EXCLUSIVE) 29 minutes ago ‘Sholay’ Actor Mac Mohan Gets Documentary ‘Discovering Sambha’ (EXCLUSIVE) 43 minutes ago Masculinity Satire Australian Animated Series ‘Finally, a Show About Men!’ Bows on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago See All Rura Rura Entertainment Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the…
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