Khullaksha

Khullaksha
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Satyajit BK
Written by	Satyajit BK
Produced by	Barun Elangbam
Starring	Bobo Ningthoukhongjam Ballondy Yumnam Melory Wahengbam Laitomsha
Cinematography	Tarun Wang Arun Moirangthem
Edited by	Biju
Music by	Tenao HD
Production company	Pibarel Films
Distributed by	Soraren Films
Release date	4 June 2022 (2022-06-04)
Running time	107 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Khullaksha is a 2022 Manipuri film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by Barun Elangbam under the banner of Pibarel Films. ^[1] It stars Bobo Ningthoukhongjam, Ballondy Yumnam, Melory Wahengbam and Laitomsha in the lead roles. ^[2] The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 4 June 2022. ^{[3] [4]}

About

The film is based on crime against women and domestic violence and its effect on society.

Cast

• Bobo Ningthoukhongjam
• Laitomsha as Chingsang
• Melory Wahengbam as Laija
• Gurumayum Priyogopal
• Ballondy Yumnam as Wanglen
• Prasanta Oinam as Wanglen's friend
• Prem Sharma
• Heisnam Geeta as Laija's mother
• Billa Ngathem as Langlen

Soundtrack

Tenao HD composed the soundtrack for the film and Satyajit BK wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Sabi Manja Pamuba.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Sabi Manja Pamuba"	Satyajit BK	Tenao HD	Sorri Senjam, Pushparani Huidrom	06:11
Total length:					6:11

Accolades

The film won three awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023. ^{[5] [6]}

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023	Best Supporting Actor - Female	Melory Wahengbam	Won	[7] [8]
	Best Cinematography	Tarun Wang	Won
	Best Music Direction (Background Score)	Tenao HD	Won
11th MANIFA 2023	Best Background Score	Tenao HD	Won	[9] [10] [11]
	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female	Heisnam Geeta	Nominated
	Best Lyricist	Satyajit BK for the song "Sabi Manja Pamuba"	Nominated
	Best Editing	Biju Kshetri	Nominated
	Best Make-Up	Amakcham Joshila	Nominated
	Best Audiography	Punil Hiyang	Nominated
	Best Choreography	Menaka Thiyam	Nominated
	Best Direction	Satyajit BK	Nominated
	Best Feature Film	Producer: Elangbam Barun Director: Satyajit BK	Nominated

See also

• Chaphu

References

1. "'15th Manipur State Film Awards held". Imphal Free Press. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
2. "15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Results November 14, 2023 - Manipur State Film Development Society, MSFDS". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
3. "Preview show of 'Khullaksha' held". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
4. "Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
5. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
6. "Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
7. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
8. "Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award". www.eastmojo.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
9. "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
10. "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
11. "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.