This is a list of Manipuri feature films certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and released in 2018. [1] [2]
Some of them made entries in the prestigious national and international film festivals of 2018 and 2019 and had won awards. [3] Magi Matambakta and Laman Ama are such films. [4] [5] A few films certified in 2018 were released in the year 2019 and hence tagged as 2019 films.[ specify ]
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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J A N | 8 | Aruba Echel |
| Khunailon Films | [6] | |
M A R | 28 | Monna Sengao Lakpa |
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| Dreams Production |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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M A Y | 02 | Amuktang Ga Haikho |
| Ebudhou Marjing Films | ||
17 | Chagatnaba Crazy Friends |
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| D.V.S. Films | ||
19 | Eina Fagi Touraga |
| Mami Mahum Films | [7] | ||
19 | Nungshibi Imphal |
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| GI Films |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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A U G | 08 | Meerem |
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| 100 Movies Productions | |
08 | Laija |
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| MPS Films | ||
14 | Maram Chanu |
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| Khana Chaoba Ibudhou Wangbren Films | [8] | |
14 | Taibang Keithel |
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| Soraren Films | ||
14 | Laman Ama |
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| Fast Forward Films | [10] | |
20 | Aliyah |
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| Evening Star Films | ||
27 | Magi Matambakta |
| Bravura Films | [11] | ||
S E P T | 26 | Chingda Satpi Engellei |
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| Lakhshmi Narayan Films | [12] |
26 | Yotpi |
| JnD Moving Pictures | |||
27 | Chanu IPS |
| Nongthombam Films | [13] [14] | ||
28 | Manja Nangbu |
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| Eeraba Pictures | ||
29 | Pari Imom |
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| Chitra Cine Pix |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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O C T | 02 | Awunpot |
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| BHS Films | [15] [16] |
30 | Leikai Lallumba 2 |
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| Manira Movies | ||
31 | Khurai Angaobi |
| Sairem Art Creations | [17] | ||
31 | Taningdre |
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| Bright Film Manipur | ||
D E C | 04 | Leichilda Pallaba Thaja |
| Pilu Films | ||
05 | MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) |
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| GN Entertainment | ||
07 | Meitan Araba |
| Rajkumari Kamalasana Films | [18] | ||
10 | Hey Ishei |
| KDS Films | |||
24 | Won Nam (Scent of a Flower) |
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| Mayong-Pasi Arts | ||
26 | Palem Ema |
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| Kanglei Movies World | ||
28 | Kao Phaaba |
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| Bimik Films | [19] | |
28 | Ei Lakkhini |
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| Nongmai-Ching Pictures | ||
29 | Jomna Tour Chatpa |
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| Ema Sana Cine Lab | ||
31 | Yumleima |
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| Neera Arts |
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