Sunita (film)

Sunita
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ajit Yumnam
Written by	Ajit Yumnam
Produced by	Brojen Yumnam
Starring	Narmada Shougaijam
Cinematography	Nihal Bandari
Edited by	Hiranmoy Gogoi
Music by	Nanao Sagolmang Background score: Gopi Sound design: Nabapan Deka Sound recordist: Abhilekh Boruah
Production companies	Cultural Society, Khuman Maheikol
Distributed by	Skyline Pictures HM Production
Release dates	7 February 2025 (2025-02-07)(EIIFF) 23 October 2025 (2025-10-23)(Theatrical release)
Running time	107 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Sunita is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Ajit Yumnam. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The film is produced by Brojen Yumnam under the banner of Cultural Society, Khuman Maheikol and jointly presented by Skyline Pictures and HM Production. ^[4] Narmada Shougaijam stars in the titular role and is based on the true story of Moirangthem Sunita. The film was world premiered at the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival in the Manipur Matinée strand. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the competition section. ^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]} The film was certified "U" by CBFC. ^[14]

Plot

Sunita, a visually impaired girl, studies among the sighted students. She has no idea about the blind school. She requests her friends to readout her text books and uses cassette player to listen to the lessons recorded by others. She loves sports and music. Thus, she learns Tae-kwon-do and Thang-Ta, and tabla and Mahohar Sai. But all of these give no fruitful result to her. She faces endless hardships post marriage also. Sunita is left alone by her sighted husband Api when she is pregnant with her second child. Api even claims that the baby in her womb is not his child. Despite all this, she does not lose heart. She faces the challenges to prove that a single blind woman can bring up her children well.

Cast

• Narmada Shougaijam as Moirangthem Sunita
• Leihaothabam Khekhe as Api, Flute player
• Binitia Yumnam as Sushila, Sunita's friend
• Gurumayum Bonny as Sarat
• Shukham Chandrakala as Sunita's mother
• Surbala as Robita, Sarat's wife
• Bala Tensubam as Puinyabati, Doctor
• Geetchandra Chongtham as Doctor
• Ashokumar Chongtham
• Priyo Sorokhaibam (Guest appearance)

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur	Special Jury Award	Narmada Shougaijam	Won	[15] [16] [17] [18]
	Special Mention	Ajit Yumnam	Won
Prag Cine Awards 2025	Best Film (North East)	Producer: Brojen Yumnam Director: Ajit Yumnam	Won
	Best Actress (North East)	Narmada Shougaijam	Won
	Best Director (North East)	Ajit Yumnam	Nominated
17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Narmada Shougaijam	Won	[19] [20]
	Best Art Direction	Puinabati Thongam	Won
	Best Audiographer (Location/sync sound)	Abhilekh Borauh	Won
	Best Sound Designer	Nabapan Deka	Won
	Best Make-Up Artist	Dabo Wangkheimayum	Won
12th MANIFA 2025	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Narmada Shougaijam	Won	[21]
	Best Cinematography	Nihal Bandari	Won
	Best Editor	Hiranmoy Gogoi	Won
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Loijingkhombi Thongam for the song "Mangal Ama Phangjare"	Won
	Best Make-Up	Dabo Wangkheimayum	Won
	Best Costume	Nganthoi Luwang	Won
	Best Art Direction	Puinabati Thongam	Won
	Best Audiographer	Nabapan Deka	Won
	Best Feature Film	Producer: Brojen Yumnam Director: Ajit Yumnam	Nominated
	Best Director	Ajit Yumnam	Nominated
	Best Screenplay Writer	Ajit Yumnam	Nominated
	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female	Shukham Chandrakala Devi	Nominated
	Best Lyricist	Ajit Yumnam	Nominated
	Best Music Director	Nanao Sagolmang	Nominated
	Best Background Score	Gopi (KOG)	Nominated

References

1. "SUNITA - Central Board Of Film Certification". Central Board Of Film Certification. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
2. "Five selected to attend 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa - Date : 8th November, 2023 : Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS)". e-pao.net. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
3. Bit Irom (February 2025). "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
4. "Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced". pothashang.in. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
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6. Priyanka Dasgupta (30 January 2025). "International film fest breather for violence-scarred Manipur". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
7. "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Screening Schedule" (PDF). eiiff.org.
8. "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection List" (PDF). eiiff.org.
9. Sentinel Digital Desk (February 2025). "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
10. "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
11. "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
12. Phurailatpam Keny Devi (12 February 2025). "Manipur: Second NE India film festival celebrating cinematic heritage inaugurated in Imphal". India Today NE. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
13. "2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
14. "Censor Certificate". Central Board of Film Certification. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
15. "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances". Northeast Today. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
16. "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations". The Sentinel. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
17. "NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards". Syllad. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
18. Bit Irom (18 February 2025). "Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
19. "Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured". The Assam Tribune. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
20. "'Laangoi' adjudged best feature film, Dr A Lokendra honoured". The People's Chronicle. 27 June 2025. p. 3. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
21. "12th MANIFA 2025 held at Kakching". Imphal Times. Retrieved 21 September 2025.

External links

• Sunita at IMDb
• "Sunita Song Lyrical - A Manipuri Biopic". January 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025– via YouTube.