This is a list of Manipuri feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and released in 2022. [1] [2]
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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F E B | 7 | Nangbu Ngairambane |
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| Kayden Films | [3] |
Ningol |
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| Sajik Thaba Films | [4] | ||
8 | Ashira Punshi |
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| Khaba Nganba Production | ||
11 | Ingen Thagi Thanil |
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| Lamjing Ningthou and Ayangleima Film | ||
A P R I L | 4 | Tharoi Ahambei Mahao |
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| Home Films Manipur | [5] |
Haidrasu Khangle |
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| Nongin Film | [6] | ||
26 | Esha Minai Oibige |
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| Hiyang Production | ||
30 | Manglangi Epaktuda |
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| Pakhangba Films & Entertainment | [7] [8] | |
Echa |
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| Lucky 7 Star | [9] | ||
M A Y | 21 | Apikpa Mahum (The Little Nest) |
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| Leishemba Entertainment | [10] |
Maikhum |
| Big Cat Film | [11] [12] | |||
Khullaksha |
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| Pibarel Films | [13] | ||
Leirangi Leinam |
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| Yek Salai Films |
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref. | |
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A U G | 3 | Akangba Nachom |
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| Evening Star Films | [14] [15] |
30 | Thang Chani |
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| Buvakumar Film | [16] | |
S E P T | 6 | Thamoigee Makhol |
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| Langon Langdai Films | |
21 | Laija Lembi |
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| Sirius Films | [17] | |
Eraal Amana |
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| Taruni Films | |||
26 | Mei Eeshing | Producer: Kangjam Jogamani | ||||
Hoo Sangom |
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| MPS Films | [18] | ||
29 | Imoinu 2 |
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| HB Films | [19] | |
Tantha (The Rhythm) |
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| Khaidem Nabakumar Film | |||
Leiyee Ani |
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| Om Vishnu Film | |||
Taxi Daa Thoibi |
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| Yelhoumee Yaifa Films | [20] | ||
Nongmei Paiba Rapist |
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| Cheitheng Film Industry | [21] | ||
N O V | 1 | Samadon |
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| Ningthemcha Mayum Production | [22] |
Tanggoi |
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| Sana Sangai Film | |||
D E C | 20 | Mapi Lairik |
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| Mamikon | [23] |
22 | Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
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| Manira Movies | [24] [25] | |
23 | Ashengba Eral |
| Dosuyali Films | [26] | ||
28 | Sajibugee Leihao |
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| Golden Pictures |
Surja Bala Hijam, better known as Bala Hijam is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. She is known for her lead role in Malayalam road film, titled Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi.
Aliyah is a 2018 Indian Manipuri film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom. The film features Artina Thoudam in the title role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles. The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS, Palace Compound, Imphal.
Eigi Kona is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in 2019. Eigi Kona was selected for Indian Panorama of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.
Oinam Gautam Singh is an Indian film director and editor who works in Manipuri films. He started his career in Manipuri cinema as an editor and later took up direction since more than a decade. One of the successful filmmakers in Manipuri Cinema, he is the recipient of many awards, including a National Film Award for his 2011 movie Phijigee Mani. Gautam has worked under eminent film personalities like Aribam Syam Sharma and Oken Amakcham. He had been a Jury Member of Indian Panorama for 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2014.
Bobby Wahengbam is an Indian filmmaker, producer, writer and film critic known for his works in Manipuri films. He is the recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards. As a film critic, he contributed regularly for local and national newspapers for the last two decades, where some of his writings have been translated into other languages as well. Now, he regularly writes as a cinema critic for The People's Chronicle, a local English daily, every Sunday.
Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021. 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.
Eewai (English: The Ripple) is a 2022 non-feature Manipuri film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra. It is produced by Samir Thingbaijam under the banner of Nongdol Mamikol. The film stars Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead role. It was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 26 June 2022. The film got official selections at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022, Druk International Film Festival 2022 (Bhutan), Festivus Film Fest Canada 2022, Dadashaheb Phalke International Film Festival India 2023 and Gangtok International Film Festival 2022. It was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 'Short and Documentary Panorama section' on 19th and 21st December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata. The film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2022.Tonthoi won the Best Actor (Female) for her film Eewai at the Global Independent Film Festival of India, 2022 held on 30th November, 2022 at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India and at Goa International Film Competition-GIFC and Best Actor (Female) NexGn Fest as the Finalist and Best Director Finalist Khwairakpam Bishwamittra at the NexGn Fest.
Khwairakpam Bishwamittra is an Indian film director, actor and script writer who works in theatre and Manipuri films. He first appeared on silver screen in the 1996 hit film Kanaga Hinghouni, where he co-directed with Chan Heisnam. Some of the famous films he directed include Kaorage, Torei and Sur Da Ngaojabee. He is also a renowned playwright of Manipuri Shumang Leelas and stage plays produced by AIR Imphal and Doordarshan DDK Imphal. As of 2022, his non-feature Eewai got official selection at the 4th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival 2022. Eewai was screened at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in Short and Documentary Panorama section on 19 and 21 December 2022 at Nandan-III and Sichir Mancha, Kolkata.
Akangba Nachom is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Binoranjan Oinam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Artina Thoudam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 23 October 2022.
Eigi Nupi Tamnalai is a 2024 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam, Gepelina Mayanglambam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 12 July 2024.
Ashengba Eral is a 2023 Manipuri film directed by OC Meira and produced by Kshetrimayum Subadani, under the banner of Dosuyali Films and presented by Leishang. It stars Kshetrimayum Rashi in the lead role. The movie is based on the book of the same title. The film was premiered on 26 February 2023 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.
Iron Women of Manipur is a 2022 non-feature Manipuri documentary film directed by Haobam Paban Kumar. It is produced by Films Division of India and narrated by Ratneshwari Goswami. The film won four awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.
Samadon is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Herojit Naoroibam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam. It stars Daya Kshetrimayum, Danube Kangjam and Ratana Kshetrimayum in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 5 November 2022.
Tharoi Ahambei Mahao is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 30 April 2022. It is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title.
Khullaksha is a 2022 Manipuri film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by Barun Elangbam under the banner of Pibarel Films. It stars Bobo Ningthoukhongjam, Ballondy Yumnam, Melory Wahengbam and Laitomsha in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 4 June 2022.
Awaiba Mapu is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur. It stars Bonium Thokchom and Sonia Samjetsabam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 3 July 2022. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certified the film in 2021 but was released in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.