List of Manipuri films of 2021

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It is a list of Manipuri feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and released in 2021. [1] [2] Eikhoigi Yum won the National Film Award for Best Manipuri Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards. [3]

January–September

Certification dateTitleDirectorCastStudio (Production house)Ref
10 March 2021Khutsha Ani 2
  • I.S. Gurung
Chin Films
10 August 2021 Rongdaife
  • Bobby Haobam
VINTel Infracom Private Limited [4] [5] [6]
30 August 2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai
  • Homeshwori
Luwang Films [7] [8]
31 August 2021Nungshi Keithel
  • Mangal Chabungbam
Ngangkhaleima Picture [9]
31 August 2021Naitom Pokpi
  • Nirmal Kangjam
  • Suraj Ngashepam
  • Sanjana Likmabam
Lucky 7 Star
8 November 2021 Larei Lathup
  • Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
  • Silheiba Ningthoujam
  • Ithoi Oinam
Manira Movies [10] [11] [12]
8 November 2021Kokchak Returns
  • Chingkhei Thok
  • Tyson
  • Surbala
  • Lamnganbi
  • Bloomy
  • Mukteshori
Kanglei Art Foundations
8 November 2021Hiyainu
  • Gyanand
  • Jackson Yumnam
  • Bindiya Moirangthem
  • Naorem Pilot
Youth Explore TV [13]
10 November 2021P.T.O. Liklam Tung Illakho
  • Gyanand
  • Naorem Pilot
  • Sonia Samjetsabam
  • Baby Lilyka
  • Sangrilla Hijam
Dreams Production [14]
19 November 2021Satlo Leirang Satlo
  • Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
Manira Movies
8 December 2021Numit Tha
  • Sudhir Kangjam
Taruni Films [15]
8 December 2021Lairembi
  • Sudhir Kangjam
Sirius Films [16]
8 December 2021Nang Chenlu Ei Tanarakke
  • Geet Yumnam
Ibemhal Films
13 December 2021Shamjabee
  • Premkumar Paonam
Triveni Films
13 December 2021Nangsu Khangu
  • Homeshwori
  • Suraj Ngashepam
  • Nicky Sorokhaibam
  • Sunny Naoshekpam
  • Uma
Golden Pictures [17]
14 December 20214/11
  • Ajit Yumnam
  • Khekhe
  • Gautam
  • Master Wangthoi
  • Naobi
  • Kamcha
Skyline Pictures [18]
14 December 2021 Eikhoigi Yum
  • Master Ningthoujam Priyojit
  • Sorri Senjam
  • Bhumeshore
  • Nganthoibi
Thangarakpa Living Frames [19] [20]
14 December 2021 Awaiba Mapu
  • Homeshwori
Home Films [21]
15 December 2021Dewan Kanano
  • Surjakanta
Ereicha Film
15 December 2021Happugi Mondrang
  • Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
  • Silheiba Ningthoujam
  • Soma Laishram
  • Nicky Sorokhaibam
  • Avi Khundrakpam
Vision Films
16 December 2021Nungshi Lottery Phaorehe
  • Shilheiba Ningthoujam
  • Dolly Gurumayum
  • Kripalaxmi Gurumayum
  • Prasanta Oinam
Mashu Maben Films [22] [23]
23 December 2021Meet-Yengee Wangmadasu
  • Suvas E.
Rajkumari Kamalasana Films
28 December 2021NongallamdaisidaNB Poireicha Films
28 December 2021 Apaiba Leichil
Third Eye [24] [25]

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