Eikhoi Pabunggi is a 2016 multi-starrer comedy Indian Meitei language film directed by Hemanta Khuman and written by Binoranjan Oinam. The film features Denny Likmabam, Leishangthem Tonthoi, Bala Hijam, Eshita Yengkhom, Biju Ningombam, Ithoi Oinam, Suraj Sharma Laimayum, Pilot and Mukabala (Loya) in the lead roles. The film was released on 17 September 2016 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal.
Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba is a 2011 Indian Meitei language film written and directed by Homen D' Wai. It is produced by Premjit Naoroibam and Kenedy Naoroibam, and presented by Anita Naoroibam. It stars Gurumayum Bonny as the titular protagonist with Bala Hijam in the lead roles. The background score of the film was given by Surmani (Rishi).
Yenning Amadi Likla is a 2007 Indian Meitei language film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba and produced by SURVI, under the banner of Nongin Films. It stars Muru Ningthoujam, Huirem Seema, Lairenjam Olen and Reshmi Samom in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Moirangthem Inao. The film was made in 16 mm and blown up in 35 mm. It was processed at Prasad Laboratory, Chennai.
VDF Thasana is a 2014 Indian Meitei language film written and directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by L. Momo Sharma, under the banner of Robin Color Picture. It stars Gurumayum Bonny as the titular protagonist with Leishangthem Tonthoi and Abenao Elangbam in the lead roles.
Matamgi Manipur is a 1972 Indian Meitei language film and the first full-length cinema of Manipur. The movie is directed by Debkumar Bose and produced by Karam Monomohan, under the banner of K.T. Films Private Limited. The black and white film features Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma and Yengkhom Roma in the lead roles. Arambam Samarendra wrote the story and screenplay by Debkumar Bose. The film won the President's Medal at the 20th National Film Awards. It is an adaptation of Arambam Samarendra's theatrical play Tīrtha Yātrā.
Chow Chow Momo na Haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara is a 2013 Indian Meitei language film directed by R.K. Jiten and produced by L. Dayabati, under the banner of Leishangthem Films and presented by Mixn Raj. The film features Gurumayum Bonny, Bala Hijam and Sushmita Mangsatabam in the lead roles. The film was also showcased in Punjab on 13 October 2013. Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Borana Oinambara was released at Manipur Film Development Corporation, Palace Compound on 27 October 2013. There were also theatrical releases of the film at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar, and many other theatres of Manipur in December 2013.
Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari is a 2006 Indian Meitei language film directed by L. Surjakanta and produced by Somen Moirangcha, under the banner of Ebudhou Film Creations. The film features Lairenjam Olen and Devita Urikhinbam in the lead roles. The film is based on the eponymous novel by Ashok Khurai, who died during the shooting of the film due to heart attack in 2006.
Aliyah is a 2018 Indian Meitei language film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom. The film features Artina Thoudam in the title role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles. The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS, Palace Compound, Imphal.
Nongphadok Lakpa Atithi is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma and produced by Deepak Sarmah. It stars Ningthoujam Rina and Lairenjam Olen in the lead roles. The film was premiered at the 3rd Guwahati International Film Festival 2019 as the Opening Film of the Indian section. It is based on Lamabam Viramani's short story Atithi. It was written as a radio play by M. K. Binodini Devi under the title Nongphadok Lakpada. The adapted screenplay of the film was done by Aribam Syam Sharma. It won four awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Festival 2020.
Lairenjam Olen is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He started as a Theatre Artist and was a member of Orient Drama Union, Imphal. His famous films include Dr. Yaima, Mittrang Keithel, Khongchat series, Radha-Rani, Lallasi Pal and Mr. Lakhipyari. He played double roles of Nganthoi and Thonba in the 2004 movie Icham Chamna.
Ei Actor Natte is a 2019 romantic Indian Meitei language film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Rodhika Heingang. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles. The movie won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. It also won two awards at the 9th MANIFA 2020.
Mamal Naidraba Thamoi is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Gyanand and produced by Salam Romabati Chanu, under the banner of Roma Productions. The film stars Jamz Saikhom and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 26 October 2019. The movie won one award out of the 9 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020.
Lamja Parshuram is a 1974 Indian Meitei language film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma and produced by G. Narayan Sharma for N.S. Films. The script was written by Elangbam Dinamani Singh and story by G.C. Tongbra. The movie features Kangabam Tomba in the title role, and Wahengbam Bedamani as the lead female protagonist. It was released on 24 April 1974 at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar. The film ran for more than 100 days and became the first Manipuri hit feature film.
Homen D' Wai was an Indian film director, scriptwriter and lyricist from Imphal, Manipur. Dr. Yaima, Mittrang Keithel, Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba, Dr. Hemogee Heloi and VDF Thasana were some of the famous movies he directed.
Tillaikhombee is a 2010 Indian Meitei language film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra and produced by Jiri Budha under the banner of Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam. It stars Raju Nong, Huirem Seema, Nillachandra and Sonia Hijam in the lead roles. The movie was premiered as a press show at Cinema Paradiso, Thangal Bazar on 9 April 2010. It was later released at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar and many other theatres of Manipur in 2010.
Tayai is a 2008 Indian Meitei language film directed by K. Bimal Sharma and produced by Gokul Athokpam under the banner of Subhas and Sons'. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Kaiku Rajkumar, Lairenjam Olen, Huirem Seema, Prameshwori and Laishram Binata in the lead roles. The premiere show of the movie was held at Asha Cinema on 16 November 2008 and censored in 2009.
Kadarmapee: Manja Nakada is a 2010 comedy Indian Meitei language film directed by L. Prakash and produced by Kamala Saikhom under the banner of Saikhom Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Kamala Saikhom, Uttam Mayanglambam and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 4 November 2010. It was also premiered at Bangalore, Koromangala NGV Club on 14 November 2010.
Mamado Leisabido Angaobido is a 2010 Indian Meitei language film directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Jenny Khurai, under the banner of Ima Sana Chingjroibi Films. It stars Kamala Saikhom and Gokul Athokpam in the lead roles. It is based on Khaidem Pramodini's play of the same title.
Cheina is a 2003 Indian Meitei language film directed by Oken Amakcham and produced by Shanti Thokchom. It stars Gurumayum Kalpana, Lingjelthoibi, Wahengbam Somoraj and Thingom Pritam in the lead roles. The story and screenplay was written by Yumnam Rajendra and produced under the banner of Dashu Films. The film got censor certificate on 30 December 2002 and was released on 18 January 2003 at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar, Imphal.
Meitei cinema, also known as Maniwood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Meitei language, widely spoken in the state of Manipur. The popular term Maniwood, is a portmanteau of "Manipuri" and "Hollywood".
