List of Manipuri films of 2019

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It is a list of Manipuri feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and released in 2019. [1] [2]

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Some of them made entries in the prestigious national and international film festivals of 2019 and 2020 and won awards. Eigi Kona , Eikhoishibu Kanano , Nongphadok Lakpa Atithi, and Pandam Amada are such films of 2019. [3] [4] A few films certified in 2019 were released in 2020 and 2021 and hence tagged as 2020 or 2021 films.

Only two Manipuri feature films were certified by CBFC in 2020.

January–March

Certification dateTitleDirectorCastStudio (Production house)Ref.
F
E
B
7Kundose Nanginee
  • Ningthou Ranjan
Lang Ngon Ningthou Films
8Thamoina Thamoida
  • Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Huidruba Films
20Shiki Ibobi
  • Bimol Phibou
Chin Films [5]
22Ningthiba Nonglik
  • M. Nirmala Chanu
GDSK Films [6]
M
A
R
30Mamadusu Nupini
  • Kepidas
  • Roshan Pheiroijam
  • Gepelina Mayanglambam
  • Khaba
  • Sanjana Likmabam
Rajkumar Films

April–June

Certification dateTitleDirectorCastStudio (Production house)Ref.
A
P
R
12Nongbalgee Jacket
  • Bimol Phibou
Taorem Films [7]
30Yengdaba Ngamde
  • Luching Luwang
Luching Productions
M
A
Y
28Amada Mari
  • Bachan Chongtham
Father Mother Films [8]
30Da Nongdamba
  • Nasha
R.C. Films
30 Inamma
  • Homeshwori
Home Films [9]
J
U
N
E
13Thamoi Kishi
  • O. Gautam
Pros and Cons Films [10]

July–September

Certification dateTitleDirectorCastStudio (Production house)Ref.
J
U
L
Y
23 Ichadi Manini
  • Geet Yumnam
  • Bala Hijam
  • Amar Mayanglambam
  • Denny Likmabam
  • Ningthoujam Rina
MS Films [11]
24Eise Nanggi Nattabara
  • Haobam Pamheiba
  • Shilheiba Ningthoujam
  • Artina Thoudam
  • Sunny Naoshekpam
Evening Star Films [12]
24 Eikhoishibu Kanano
  • Ajit Yumnam
  • Irom Mangi
  • Sangeeta
  • Nandakumar Nongmaithem
  • Joyson Khapai
Skyline Pictures [13]
25Yaisa
  • Rems Longjam
Blue Leaf Pictures
26 Nongphadok Lakpa Atithi
Doordarshan Kendra Guwahati

[14]

A
U
G
20 Pandam Amada
  • Bonney Takhelmayum
  • Archana Konsam
Takhel Films [15]
22Laal Nang Loikhinu
  • Rajen Leishangthem
Umaibee Films [16]
S
E
P
T
09Korounganba 3
  • Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Manira Movies
11Mr. Mangal
  • Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
MPS Films [17]
11Namase Chaphu Huranbini
  • Herojit Naoroibam
  • Araba Laitonjam
  • Bala Hijam
  • Suraj Ngashepam
  • Nicky Sorokhaibam
Taruni Films
11Wakchingi Len
  • Bijgupta Laishram
Lainingthou Lam Ahingba Film Industry
11Thawai Mirel
  • Bishwamittra
Bebeto Cine World
12Ningthou
  • Geet Yumnam
Yek Salai Films [18]
26Thabaton 3
  • Bijgupta Laishram
BB Films [19]
26Ibung-Gee Ibemma
  • Sanaton Nongthomba
Palem Panthou Films
26 Mamal Naidraba Thamoi
  • Gyanand
Roma Productions [20]

October–December

Certification dateTitleDirectorCastStudio (Production house)Ref.
O
C
T
15 Ei Actor Natte
Imphal Star Films [21]
16Mutlamdai Thaomei
  • Sudhir Kangjam
Sirius Films
16Tangna Phangjaba Lan
  • Fifi Mangang
Nandeibam Films
17Eerei
  • Krishnakumar Gurumayum
GDSK Films
17Boiton Lakle
  • Homeshwori
Home Films [22]
17 Chaphu
  • Satyajit BK
  • Bala Tensubam
  • Ningthoukhongjam Bobo
  • Idhou
  • Gurumayum Priyogopal
Sakhi Shija Films [23]
23Hanjin Hanjin
  • Kepidas
  • Nirmal Kangjam
  • Gepelina Mayanglambam
  • Sanjana Likmabam
Lucky 7 Star
23 Chanu IPS 2
  • Sanaton Nongthomba
Nongthombam Films [24]
24Nungshi Effect
  • Chou-En-Lai
  • Mukabala
  • Sanjana Likambam
One Shot Films
24Leikai Pakhang
  • Kshetri Shanta
Lainingthou Films
D
E
C
02 Eigi Kona
Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions [25]
12Bigo Live Amada
  • Bimol Phibou
Thangjam Films
17Cha Hotel
  • R.K. Ruhi
  • Sunny Naoshekpam
  • Sushitra Wangkhem
  • Eshita Yengkhom
  • Redy Yumnam
Huiningshumbam Films
23Education Da Mai Onsillase
  • Rojendrakar Nongthomba
  • K. Obit
Top Toppa Films [26]
23 Bangladeshki Sana Tampha
  • OC Meira
Ipak Films [27]
23Thamoi Ani
  • Kepidas
Lucky 7 Star
23Nang Gee Khongthang
  • Jeet Mangang
  • Roshan Pheiroijam
  • Ithoi Oinam
Mangang Films Private Limited

List of Manipuri films of 2020

No separate page is created for the list of Manipuri films of 2020 as only two movies were certified in the year. [28]

Films certified in 2020DirectorLanguageRef.
Nine Hills One Valley Haobam Paban Kumar Meiteilon & Tangkhul [29]
Nakamh-Riangsuanneic Kachangthai Gonmei Rongmei [30]

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