Yahouthengba Khoimu

Yahouthengba Khoimu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Rakesh Naorem
Screenplay by	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
Story by	R.K. Nayansana
Produced by	R.K. Nayansana
Starring	Avi Khundrakpam Ithoi Oinam Ratana Kshetrimayum
Cinematography	Sushil Yumlembam
Edited by	Mohendro KAMS
Music by	Nanao Sagolmang
Production companies	Ipak Films Production, Manipur
Distributed by	Ipak Films Production, Manipur
Release dates	9 January 2025 (2025-01-09)(Manipur) 13 January 2025 (2025-01-13)(Delhi)
Running time	135 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Yahouthengba Khoimu (English: Latecomer Bee) is a 2025 Manipuri film directed by Rakesh Naorem. ^[1] It is produced by Dr. R.K. Nayansana Devi under the banner of Ipak Films Production, Manipur and presented by Jaideep Memorial Foundation. ^[2] Avi Khundrakpam, Ithoi Oinam and Ratana Kshetrimayum star as the leads. ^[3] The film is inspired by Dr. R.K. Nayansana's short story Sanarik Pareng. ^[4] It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 9 January 2025. A Delhi premiere was also held at Muktadhara Auditorium on 13 January 2025. ^[5] The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 in the NEIFF Spectrum strand. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9]} It also got official selection at the International Film Festival of Telangana 2025. ^{[10] [11] [12]}

Plot

Thaballeima, a simple village girl, marries Babuchouba, a city-based government employee. When he is transferred and drawn to a divorcee, she faces heartbreak but chooses love over confrontation. Ultimately, she wins him back with her unwavering devotion.

Cast

• Avi Khundrakpam as Babuchouba
• Ithoi Oinam as Thaballeima
• Ratana Kshetrimayum as Malika
• Kenney Wahengbam as Boyai
• Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Ibemhal, Thaballeima's grandmother
• Surjit Saikhom as Sanayai, Babuchouba's uncle
• Philem Puneshori as Malika's mother
• Athouba Mangang as Pheiraba
• Nongdremba Yumnam as Paari
• Chingtham Sarmila as Tharo
• Minaraj as Manimatum
• Langlen as Tamphayai
• Manglem as Chaoba

Soundtrack

Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film and R.K. Nayansana Devi, Khwairakpam Bishwamittra and Rakesh Naorem wrote the lyrics. Huidrom Nowboy, Divya Haobam and Loijingkhombi Thongam are the playback singers of the songs.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Warakpa Ngamdraba"	Rakesh Naorem	Nanao Sagolmang	Loijingkhombi Thongam	05:00
2.	"Punshigi Thanil"	R.K. Nayansana Devi	Nanao Sagolmang	Huidrom Nowboy & Loijingkhombi Thongam	04:56
3.	"Essh! Saathihe Saathi"	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra	Nanao Sagolmang	Divya Haobam	04:15
Total length:					14:11

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
International Film Festival of Telangana 2025	Best Direction	Rakesh Naorem	Won
	Best Story	R.K. Nayansana Devi	Won
	Best Screenplay	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra	Won
	Best Editing	Mohendro KAMS	Won
All India Film Festival 2024-25, Kolkata	Best Feature Film	Producer: R.K. Nayansana Devi Director: Rakesh Naorem	Won	[13] [14]
	Cinematic Brilliance Award	Rakesh Naorem	Won
5th Reels International Film Festival 2025, Aurangabad	Best Social Film	Producer: R.K. Nayansana Devi Director: Rakesh Naorem	Won
	Best Producer	R.K. Nayansana Devi	Won
	Best Male Director	Rakesh Naorem	Won
6th Crown International Film Awards 2025, Bangladesh	Best Feature Film	Producer: R.K. Nayansana Devi Director: Rakesh Naorem	Won
	Best Story	R.K. Nayansana Devi	Won
	Best Director of the Year	Rakesh Naorem	Won
	Best Actor	Avi Kundrakpam	Won
Bharat Independent Cinema Film Festival 2025, Mumbai	Best Feature Film	Producer: R.K. Nayansana Devi Director: Rakesh Naorem	Won
	Best Story	R.K. Nayansana Devi	Won
	Best Director	Rakesh Naorem	Won
	Best Playback Singer - Male	Huidrom Nowboy for the song "Punshigi Thanil"	Won
	Best Actress	Ithoi Oinam	Won
	Best Supporting Actress	Ratana Kshetrimayum	Won
12th MANIFA 2025	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female	Ratana Kshetrimayum	Won	[15]
	Special Jury Award	Huidrom Nowboy for the song "Punshigi Thanil"	Won
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male	Avi Khundrakpam	Nominated
	Best Story	R.K. Nayansana Devi	Nominated
	Best Lyricist		Nominated
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Divya Haobam for the song "Essh! Saathihe Saathi"	Nominated
Prag Cine Awards 2025	Best Feature Film (North East)	Producer: R.K. Nayansana Devi Director: Rakesh Naorem	Nominated	[16] [17]
	Best Actor - Male (North East)	Avi Khundrakpam	Nominated
	Best Actor - Female (North East)	Ithoi Oinam	Nominated

References

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External links

• ""YAHOUTHENGBA KHOIMU" A Manipuri Feature Film at MSFDS". 19 December 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025– via YouTube.