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The following is a list of notable films made in Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), by the Maniwood (Manipuri cinema industry), in alphabetical order.

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A

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  • Aabirkhan
  • ABC Apang Budhu Crek
  • Abethoi Angaobi
  • Abok Natte Imani
  • Achumba Paokhum (Basantagee Nongallamdai 3)
  • AFSPA, 1958
  • Ahangba Polang
  • Ahing Amadi Houkhare
  • Ahing Khuding
  • Ahingba Phura
  • Ahingee Tandan
  • Ahingee Shingarei
  • Akangba Nachom
  • Akhunba Takhellei
  • Akangba Pee
  • Aliyah
  • Amamba Lambee
  • Amamba Sayon
  • Amuk Luhongba Taraba
  • Amukta Ani
  • Amuktang Chamthoknashi
  • Amuktang Ga Haikho
  • Amuktang Punna Nokshi
  • An Unknown Summer
  • Andro Dreams
  • Angaoba
  • Angaobashu Thamoi Palli
  • Ani x Ani = Mari
  • Apaiba Leichil
  • Apikpa Mahum
  • Aronba Shaktam
  • Aronba Wari
  • Ashangba Nongjabi
  • Ashaobagee Nungshiba
  • Ashit Awanthada Pee Thadoi Ahum
  • Athengbada Pharakpa Thabal
  • Athengbadasu Thabal
  • Atiyagee Meenok
  • Auto Driver
  • Awaiba Mapu

B

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C

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D

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E

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  • Ebungee Echal
  • Echa
  • Echan
  • Echasa Epa Lamboirage
  • Eedom Chatcharage
  • Eema Laiphadibee
  • Eerei
  • Eereiduda
  • Eewai
  • Ei Actor Natte
  • Ei Mamani
  • Ei Mee Ki
  • Ei Ngaode
  • Eibu Hingkhora Eibu Sikhrora
  • Eibusu Yaohanbiyu
  • Eidee Chatle
  • Eidee Kadaida
  • Eidi Thamoi Pikhre
  • Eigee Brother
  • Eigee Morambee
  • Eigee Punshi Mangla Taibangla
  • Eigi Eralni
  • Eigi Kona
  • Eigi Nupi Tamnalai
  • Eigidi Thawaini
  • Eikhoi Pabunggi
  • Eikhoigi Yum
  • Eikhoishibu Kanano
  • Eishe Kanano...!?
  • Eisu Meeni
  • Ekheng (Meehatpa 2)
  • Ekhenglakta Kundo Pareng
  • Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose
  • Enakta Leiringei
  • Engengi Nini Panba
  • Eramdam (Kangla Karbar 2)

F

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G

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  • Gaari Driver
  • Govindagee Sharik Makhol

H

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  • Hainabado Chumle
  • Hangam Maru Pokhhaibi
  • Hangningli Thamoisina
  • Happugi Mondrang
  • Hawker
  • Hayengna Kanana Pangani
  • Heinoujom Yumbal Tellanga Yahip
  • Hero
  • Highway 39: Punshi Lambida
  • Highways of Life
  • Hiktharaba Samji
  • Hingbagee Mahao
  • Hiktharaba Samji
  • Hingchaba
  • Hiyai
  • Hoo Chaage
  • Huranbado Mapuni

I

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J

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K

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L

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M

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N

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O

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P

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R

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S

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T

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U

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V

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W

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Y

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Chronological list

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Release Date Title[1][2] Director/Producer Cast Notes
February 7, 2022[2] Nangbu Ngairambane[3] Producer: Thoudam Ilendra Singh
February 7, 2022 Ningol Producer: Hanjabam Rishikesh Sharma
February 8, 2022 Ashira Punshi[4] Producer: Sorokhaibam Manithoiba Singh
February 11, 2022 Ingen Thagi Thanil[5] Producer: Moirangthem Binodini Devi
April 4, 2022 Tharoi Ahambei Mahao[6] Director: Homeshwori Devi Khoibam
Producer: Ranjit Ningthouja[7][8][9]
April 4, 2022 Haidrasu Khangle[10] Producer: Rk Nungthilchaibi Chanu Production house: Nongin Film Production
April 26, 2022 Esha Minai Oibige[11] Producer: Laishram Lalit Singh
April 30, 2022 Manglangi Epaktuda[12][13][14] Producer: Moirangthem Joychand Singh
April 30, 2022 Echa[15] Producer: Maibam Ashok Singh
May 21, 2022 Apikpa Mahum (The Little Nest)[16] Producer: Meihoubam Dayashwor Singh
May 21, 2022 Maikhum[17] Producer: Thiyam Gunachandra Singh Production house: Big Cat Film Production
May 21, 2022 Khullaksha[18] Producer: Elangbam Barun Singh Production house: Pibarel Films
May 21, 2022 Leirangi Leinam[19] Producer: Khumanthem Premila Devi
August 3, 2022 Akangba Nachom[20][21][22][23] Producer: Thokchom Reshi Singh
August 30, 2022 Thang Chani[24][25] Producer: Laishram Premananda Meitei Production house: Suvakumar Film Production
September 6, 2022 Thamoigee Makhol[26] Producer: Thiyam Minakumar Singh Production house: Langon Langdai Films Production
September 21, 2022 Laija Lembi[27] Producer: Kangjam Sudhir Singh Production house: Sirius Films Production
September 21, 2022 Eraal Amana[28] Producer: Kshetrimayum Ramesh Singh Production house: Taruni Film Production
September 26, 2022 Mei Eeshing Producer: Kangjam Jogamani Singh
September 26, 2022 Hoo Sangom[29][30] Producer: Longjam Sanamacha Devi Production house: MPS Films
September 26, 2022 Imoinu - 2[31][32] Producer: Tarunkumar Heisnam
September 29, 2022 Tantha (The Rhythm) Producer: Paonam Kishan Mangang
September 29, 2022 Leiyee Ani[33] Producer: Loitongbam Premjit Meitei
September 29, 2022 Taxi Daa Thoibi[34] Producer: Chingshubam Niladhwaja Singh
September 29, 2022 Nongmei Paiba Rapist[35][36][37][38] Producer: Konthoujam Robita Devi
November 1, 2022 Samadon[39][40] Producer: Rajkumari Lakshmibai Devi Production house: Ningthemcha Mayum Production
November 1, 2022 Tanggoi[41][42] Producer: Shagolshem Somchandra Singh Production house: Sana Sangai Film Production
December 20, 2022 Mapi Lairik[43] Producer: Ningthouja Lanjenla Lancha
December 22, 2022 Eigi Nupi Tamnalai[44] Producer: Chandam Yaima Devi
December 23, 2022 Ashengba Eral[45][46][47] Producer: Kshetrimayum Subadani Devi[48][49]
December 28, 2022 Sajibugi Leihao[50] Producer: Takhellambamba Chandrakumar Singh Production house: Home Films Manipur Production
Early 2025 Oneness Director: Priyakanta Laishram[51][52][53][54] First mainstream Meitei film to explore LGBTQ+ identity; won the Special Jury Award (Feature Film) at the 2025 Manipuri State Film Awards.[55][56][57][58][59]
28 March 2025 Madam Shija — A feature film that had theatrical release and pre-bookings across Manipur.[60][61]
June 2025 Hiyainu — A feature film that completed its theatrical rollout mid-year.[62][63]
2025 (extended run); 6 March 2026 Boong Director: Lakshmipriya Devi Bala Hijam, Chiranjan Thiyam Acclaimed coming-of-age drama that continued its global footprint into 2025, winning a BAFTA for Best Children's & Family Film.[64][65][66]
Late 2025 Oitharei
(Save My Soul)		 Director: Dinesh Naorem 102-minute feature tackling the human cost of the Manipur conflict; officially selected for the Indian Panorama section at the 56th IFFI.[67][68][69][70][71]
Late 2025; 20 June 2026 Battlefield (Documentary) Director: Borun Thokchom 80-minute documentary exploring the local perspective of WWII's Battle of Imphal; selected for the non-feature section at IFFI.[72][73][74]
October 2025 Loukrakpam Ningol Director: Thoiba Soibam Produced by CARB Pictures; received its official premiere and screening at the MSFDS auditorium.[75][76]
9 January 2026 Una Una [77]
18 March 2026 Laininghal Naoria Phullo[78] [79][80][81]
29 March 2026 Tamphamani [82][83]
4 April 2026 Sana Talloi Sur Athokpam, Ethoi Oinam, Angel Shimrah [84]
5 April 2026 Loktak Paatki Lily Director: I.S. Gurung Dayananda, Jiteshwori, Ethoi Oinam [85]
15 May 2026 Phouoibee (The Goddess of Paddy) Director: Rakesh Moirangthem[86][87][88] [89][90][91][92]
22 June 2026 The Sangai (Documentary) Director: Akanksha Sood Singh [93]
TBA Torei 2: Nang Nabuk Phatte Director: Khwairakpam Bishwamittra Devita Urikhimbam, Gokul Anand [94][95][96]
TBA Tahallo Waheido [97]
TBA Rongdaife [98]
TBA Nungshi Maithong Director: Bobby Haobam [99]

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References

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