Thambal: The Legacy of Celestial Flower

Thambal: The Legacy of Celestial Flower
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Da Tamo Sharma
Written by	Biseshwar Philem
Produced by	Ashalata Oinam
Starring	Pinky Saikhom Avi Khundrakpam Lamnganbi Laishram Suraj Ngashepam
Cinematography	Nandaraj Philem
Edited by	Nandaraj Philem
Music by	Amarjit Lourembam
Production company	Kangleiwood Cinema
Distributed by	Kangleiwood Cinema
Release date	2 January 2025 (2025-01-02)
Running time	153 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Thambal: The Legacy of Celestial Flower (English: Lotus) is a 2025 Manipuri film written by Biseshwar Philem and directed by Da Tamo Sharma. ^{[1] [2]} Produced by Ashalata Oinam under the banner of Kangleiwood Cinema, it stars Pinky Saikhom, Avi Khundrakpam, Lamnganbi Laishram and Suraj Ngashepam in the lead roles. ^[3] The film was certified by CBFC in 2023. ^[4] It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 2 January 2025.

Plot

The film revolves around a lone woman survivor who inhabit in the Loktak Lake. She starts to make yarn from lotus stalks and becomes an entrepreneur.

Cast

• Pinky Saikhom as Thambal
• Avi Khundrakpam as Chingkhei
• Suraj Ngashepam as Khelen
• Lamnganbi Laishram
• Heisnam Ongbi Indu
• Ningthoujam Rina
• Hajarimayum Roji
• Nganthoibi
• Bidyani
• Loijinglembi
• Bidyarani
• Priyangka
• Moramba
• Khuman Karam
• Rimash
• Aboy

Production

Principal photography of the film began in January 2021.

Soundtrack

The film has two songs, which are titled Chatliba Lambi and Chellu Maang Thaana Mioiba. They are sung by Amarjit Lourembam, Pushparani Huidrom and Nganthoibi Ningthoujam and additional vocal was done by Johnson Aboi Yengkhom. Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack and mixing and mastering was done by Wilson Ningthemcha. Hajarimayum Roji and AK Khuman wrote the lyrics. ^[5]

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
Prag Cine Awards 2024	Best Feature Film (North East)	Producer: Ashalata Oinam Director: Da Tamo Sharma	Won	[6] [7]
	Best Actor - Male (North East)	Avi Khundrakpam	Won
	Best Director (North East)	Da Tamo Sharma	Nominated
	Best Actor - Female (North East)	Pinky Saikhom	Nominated
	Best Actor - Male (North East)	Suraj Ngashepam	Nominated
16th Manipur State Film Awards	Best Actor - Female	Pinky Saikhom	Won
	Best Supporting Actress	Ningthoujam Rina	Won
	Best Art Direction	Sh. Inaocha Sharma	Won
	Best Female Playback Singer	Nganthoibi Ningthoujam	Won
	Best Child Artist	Lamnganbi Laishram	Won

References

1. "Films certified in 2023" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
2. "Thambal – The legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award : 18th feb24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines – E-Pao.net". www.manipur.org. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
3. "Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
4. "CBFC Certification data for movies in Manipuri language (Data as of 17 April, 2024)". dataful.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
5. "Chatliba Lambi - Pinky, Lamnganbi - Amarjit & Pushparani - Offical[sic] Thambal Movie Song Release 2022". 4 September 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2024– via YouTube.
6. "Thambal - The legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
7. "'Thambal' bags award at NE Prag Cine-2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 October 2024– via Chronicle News Service.