It is a list of Manipuri feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and released in 2023. [1] [2]
Certification date | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (Production house) | Ref |
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20 March 2023 | 2020 Gee Thoibi |
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| KDS Films | [3] |
25 April 2023 | Tamphamani |
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| AUN Production | |
25 April 2023 | Ashaobagee Nungshiba |
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| Lang-Ngon Ningthou Films | |
3 July 2023 | Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
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| Ibudhou Khamlangba Films | [4] [5] [6] |
19 July 2023 | Joseph's Son |
| [7] [8] [9] | ||
27 December 2023 | Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower |
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| Kangleiwood Cinema | [10] [11] |
28 December 2023 | Thasida Thabal |
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| Chingu Pangalba Film | |
28 December 2023 | Bamon Ebemma |
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| Mapari Art |
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