Larei Lathup

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Larei Lathup
Larei Lathup, Manipuri Film Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Written byOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Produced bySanayai
StarringShilheiba Ningthoujam
Ithoi Oinam
CinematographySanjoy Chingangbam
Edited byHei Sanjit
Music byNanao Sagolmang
Production
company
Manira Movies
Distributed byNingthou Films
Release date
  • 13 November 2021 (2021-11-13)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryIndia
Language Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Larei Lathup is a 2021 Indian Meitei language film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. [1] [2] It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. [3] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021. [4] It was the opening film (fiction) at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022. [5] [6] [7]

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Cast

Soundtrack

AK Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ojitbabu Ningthoujam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Urure Phajaba Maithong.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Urure Phajaba Maithong"Ojitbabu NingthoujamAK YangoiAK Yangoi04:46
Total length:4:46

Accolades

The film won 11 awards out of the 14 nominations at the 10th MANIFA 2022. [8] [9]

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResultRef.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentChandam Yaima Devi (Producer)
Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director)
Won [10]
10th MANIFA 2022Best Feature FilmChandam Yaima Devi (Producer)
Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director)
Won [11] [12]
Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleShilheiba NingthoujamWon
Best DirectionOjitbabu NingthoujamWon
Best StoryOjitbabu NingthoujamWon
Best AudiographyHei SanjitWon
Best CostumeGalif PaWon
Best Background ScoreNanao SagolmangWon
Best CinematographySanjoy ChingangbamWon
Best EditingHei SanjitWon
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - MaleChakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou)Won
Best Child ArtisteLamnganbi LaishramWon
Best Actor in a Leading Role - FemaleIthoi OinamNominated
Best ScreenplayOjitbabu NingthoujamNominated
Best Art DirectorHei SanjitNominated

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