It is a list of Manipuri feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and released in 2019. [1] [2]
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.
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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F E B | 7 | Kundose Nanginee |
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| Lang Ngon Ningthou Films | |
8 | Thamoina Thamoida |
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| Huidruba Films | ||
20 | Shiki Ibobi |
| Chin Films | [5] | ||
22 | Ningthiba Nonglik |
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| GDSK Films | [6] | |
M A R | 30 | Mamadusu Nupini |
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| Rajkumar Films |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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A P R | 12 | Nongbalgee Jacket |
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| Taorem Films | [7] |
30 | Yengdaba Ngamde |
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| Luching Productions | ||
M A Y | 28 | Amada Mari |
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| Father Mother Films | [8] |
30 | Da Nongdamba |
| R.C. Films | |||
30 | Inamma |
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| Home Films | [9] | |
J U N E | 13 | Thamoi Kishi |
| Pros and Cons Films | [10] |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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J U L Y | 23 | Ichadi Manini |
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| MS Films | [11] |
24 | Eise Nanggi Nattabara |
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| Evening Star Films | [12] | |
24 | Eikhoishibu Kanano |
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| Skyline Pictures | [13] | |
25 | Yaisa |
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| Blue Leaf Pictures | ||
26 | Nongphadok Lakpa Atithi |
| Doordarshan Kendra Guwahati | |||
A U G | 20 | Pandam Amada |
| Takhel Films | [ citation needed ] | |
22 | Laal Nang Loikhinu |
| Umaibee Films | [15] | ||
S E P T | 09 | Korounganba 3 |
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| Manira Movies | |
11 | Mr. Mangal |
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| MPS Films | [16] | |
11 | Namase Chaphu Huranbini |
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| Taruni Films | ||
11 | Wakchingi Len |
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| Lainingthou Lam Ahingba Film Industry | ||
11 | Thawai Mirel |
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| Bebeto Cine World | ||
12 | Ningthou |
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| Yek Salai Films | [17] | |
26 | Thabaton 3 |
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| BB Films | [18] | |
26 | Ibung-Gee Ibemma |
| Palem Panthou Films | |||
26 | Mamal Naidraba Thamoi |
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| Roma Productions | [19] |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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O C T | 15 | Ei Actor Natte | Imphal Star Films | [20] | ||
16 | Mutlamdai Thaomei |
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| Sirius Films | ||
16 | Tangna Phangjaba Lan |
| Nandeibam Films | |||
17 | Eerei |
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| GDSK Films | ||
17 | Boiton Lakle |
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| Home Films | [21] | |
17 | Chaphu |
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| Sakhi Shija Films | [22] | |
23 | Hanjin Hanjin |
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| Lucky 7 Star | ||
23 | Chanu IPS 2 |
| Nongthombam Films | [23] | ||
24 | Nungshi Effect |
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| One Shot Films | ||
24 | Leikai Pakhang |
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| Lainingthou Films | ||
D E C | 02 | Eigi Kona |
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| Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions | [24] |
12 | Bigo Live Amada |
| Thangjam Films | |||
17 | Cha Hotel |
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| Huiningshumbam Films | ||
23 | Education Da Mai Onsillase |
| Top Toppa Films | [25] | ||
23 | Bangladeshki Sana Tampha |
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| Ipak Films | [26] | |
23 | Thamoi Ani |
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| Lucky 7 Star | ||
23 | Nang Gee Khongthang |
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| Mangang Films Private Limited |
No separate page is created for the list of Manipuri films of 2020 as only two movies were certified in the year. [27]
Films certified in 2020 | Director | Language | Ref. |
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Nine Hills One Valley | Haobam Paban Kumar | Meiteilon & Tangkhul | [28] |
Nakamh-Riangsuanneic | Kachangthai Gonmei | Rongmei | [29] |
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