Oitharei

Oitharei
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Dinesh Naorem
Written by	Lambamayum Premchan
Produced by	Gibanlata Thokchom
Starring	Sanjana Likmabam Sunny Naoshekpam Suraj Ngashepam
Cinematography	Joy Mekola
Edited by	Joy Mekola Colourist: Tarun Wang
Music by	Rahul Blue Background Score: Raju Mutum
Production company	Kathe Films
Distributed by	Kathe Films
Release date	3 January 2025 (2025-01-03)
Running time	102 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Oitharei (English: Help Me) is a 2025 Manipuri film written by Lambamayum Premchan and directed by Dinesh Naorem. ^[1] The film is produced by Gibanlata Thokchom under the banner of Kathe Films and presented by Naorem. ^[2] Sanjana Likmabam, Sunny Naoshekpam and Suraj Ngashepam star in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 3 January 2025. It was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the competition section. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Plot

The film tells the story of Leima, one of the innocent victims of the ethnic conflict that broke out in the state of Manipur.

Cast

• Sanjana Likmabam as Leima
• Sunny Naoshekpam as Sanajaoba, Leima's husband
• Suraj Ngashepam as Ngongo, Taxi driver
• Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Sanajaoba's mother
• Salam Manglembi as Sanarei
• Nandakumar Nongmaithem as Ngongo's brother-in-law
• Marry as Ngongo's sister
• Bidyarani as Tampha
• Ratan as Tampha's brother-in-law
• Susma as Tampha's sister-in-law
• Heikrujam Mangalleima
• Rozer
• Dolly
• Borni

Soundtrack

Rahul Blue composed the soundtrack for the film and Lambamayum Premchan and Dinesh Naorem wrote the lyrics. ^{[6] [7]} Arbin Soibam and Kenedy Khuman are the playback singers of the songs.

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur	Best Feature Film	Producer: Gibanlata Thokchom Director: Dinesh Naorem	Won	[8] [9] [10] [11]
	Best Cinematography	Joy Mekola	Won

References

1. Bit Irom (February 2025). "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
2. "Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced". pothashang.in. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
3. Sentinel Digital Desk (February 2025). "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
4. "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
5. "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
6. "Oitharei (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Song". gaana.com. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
7. "Oitharei by Kenedy Khuman". www.jiosaavn.com. 3 January 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
8. "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances". Northeast Today. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
9. "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations". The Sentinel. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
10. "NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards". Syllad. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
11. Bit Irom. "Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 18 February 2025.

External links

• "Oitharei - Official Trailer - Releasing on Jan 3, 2025". 25 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025– via YouTube.