List of Meitei-language films of 2024

This is a list of Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films that were certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in 2024. It provides details such as the certification number, certification date, film title, run time, rating, director, producer/s, and production house. [1]

The year 2024 marked a significant period for Meitei-language cinema, with several films receiving notable recognition while reflecting the industry's growing thematic diversity. Among the year's most notable releases were Sunita, a biographical drama depicting the life and resilience of Moirangthem Sunita, a visually impaired woman, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 72nd National Film Awards;[2] Oneness, a drama based on a true story about a young queer man whose life is cut short because of his sexual identity, becoming the first Manipuri feature film centred on a same-sex relationship and premiering at KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2024, South Asia's largest queer film festival, before becoming the first Meitei-language film officially selected for the Bangalore Queer Film Festival;[3][4][5]and Oitharei, a social drama following a traumatised survivor of community violence whose chance encounter with a taxi driver leads to her identity and story coming to light, which was selected for the Indian Panorama section of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Collectively, these films reflected the expanding thematic range and increasing visibility of Manipuri cinema.[6]

The Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films certified by CBFC in 2024
Film Title Certificate Number Certification Date Run Time Director Rating Producer/s Production House/s (Studio) Ref
KHOMLANG LAMAN DIL/1/6/2024-GUW 03 May 2024 79.03 OC Meira U Khaidem Nungthilchaibi Devi World Expression [7]
NUNGSHIBEINE NUNGSHIMANBEI DIL/1/8/2024-GUW 22 May 2024 79.29 Thoiba Soibam U Leishangthem Naranmani Meitei — [8]
LAANGOI DIL/1/18/2024-GUW 29 August 2024 120 Manoranjan Longjam U Asem Nawang Singh — [9]
ONENESS (Amata Oina) DIL/2/13/2024-GUW 26 September 2024 114.17 Priyakanta Laishram UA Roushil Singla

Priyakanta Laishram

Priyakanta Productions [10]
PAMJABANA NGAOJARE DIL/1/26/2024-GUW 03 October 2024 90 Dalom Gurumayum U Gurumayum Krishnakumar Sharma Malang Keithel Pvt. Ltd. [11]
MITYENGDUGI LAMAN DIL/2/14/2024-GUW 03 October 2024 100 Hei Sanjit UA Khundrakpam Shanjit Singh — [12]
UNA UNA DIL/1/25/2024-GUW 03 October 2024 128.37 Irel Luwang U Moirangthem Romesh Singh — [13]
THAMBAL LEIKHOK DIL/1/24/2024-GUW 03 October 2024 120 Khoibam Homeshwori U Naorem Jamuna Devi Home Films Manipur [14]
LANGDAI AMA DIL/1/27/2024-GUW 17 October 2024 85 Binoranjan Oinam U Thokchom Reshi Singh — [15]
MAMIGI LAIREMBI DIL/1/28/2024-GUW 24 October 2024 80 Thoiba Soibam U Oinam Thangal Singh — [8]
MANGALSANA DIL/6/1/2024-GUW 04 November 2024 117.54 Kshetrimayum Priyobrata UA 13+ Bigyamani Hidangmayum — [16]
EIGEE SHAKTHIBI DIL/1/30/2024-GUW 22 November 2024 147.52 Sudhir Kangjam U Thangjam Sunil Singh Thangjam Film Production [8]
NAITOM SHATPI DIL/1/31/2024-GUW 26 November 2024 90.58 Thoiba Ningthou U Ningthoujam Leaderson Singh Ningthou Film Production [17]
NUNGSHIBEINE NUNGSHIMANBEI - II DIL/1/32/2024-GUW 05 December 2024 80 Thoiba Soibam U Leishangthem Naranmani Meitei — [18]
SUNITA DIL/1/34/2024-GUW 16 December 2024 107.38 Ajit Yumnam U Yumnam Brojen Singh Skyline Pictures [19]
TARU TARUBI DIL/1/35/2024-GUW 18 December 2024 107 Hemanta Khuman U Yengkhom Romabati Devi Roma Productions [20]
MADAM SHIJA DIL/1/36/2024-GUW 20 December 2024 96 Aditya Kh U Langoljam Samson Singh — [21]
NUNG ONKHRABA THAMOI DIL/1/38/2024-GUW 23 December 2024 129..26 Surjit Khuman U Moirangthem Sanjit Meitei — [22]
OITHAREI DIL/1/41/2024-GUW 24 December 2024 102 Dinesh Naorem U Gibanlata Thokchom — [23]
YAHOU THENGBA KHOIMU DIL/1/40/2024-GUW 24 December 2024 135 Rakesh Naorem U Rajkumari Nayansana Devi — [24]
LONTHOKTABI DIL/1/43/2024-GUW 27 December 2024 80 Geet Yumnam U Thingbaijam Rajesh Singh — [25]
NGAMNABA LANFAMSE DIL/7/2/2024-GUW 28 December 2024 106.15 OC Meira UA 16+ Leishangthem Sanjit Singh — [26]

References

  1. ↑ "List of feature films certified in 2024 - CBFC" (PDF). Central Board of Film Certification. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "72nd National Film Awards Winners List: Yami Gautam Bags Best Actress; Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty Share Best Actor". ETV Bharat. 18 July 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Priyakanta's 'Oneness' steals spotlight at Pride Film Fest". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Soji, Alwin Benjamin (23 August 2024). "The upcoming edition of 'Bangalore Queer Film Festival' features an increased number of Indian films than ever before". The Indian Express. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Tarafdar, Aditi (15 May 2024). "From Kaathal to La Vénus d'Argent, Here Are 8 Films To Watch Out For At The Kashish Pride Film Festival This Year". ELLE Magazine. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "'Oitharei' Screened At IFFI Goa, Showcasing Manipur's Pain And Resilience On The Global Stage". Northeast Today. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "KHOMLANG LAMAN - CBFC". Central Board of Film Certification. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 Angom, Rinku (24 June 2026). "The great regression of Manipuri cinema: When commercial success rewards mediocrity". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured". The Assam Tribune. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  10. ↑ Chanu, Sangita (6 June 2026). "From Margins to Mainstream: Manipuri film ONENESS Celebrates Pride with State Honour". India Today NE. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "PAMJABANA NGAOJARE - CBFC". CBFC. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "MITYENGDUGI LAMAN - CBFC". CBFC. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Pushparani Huidrom Wins Best Female Playback Singer For 'Matam' At Manipur State Film Awards 2025". Northeast Today. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "THAMBAL LEIKHOK - CBFC". CBFC. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong and Binoranjan Oinam's Langdai Ama to be screened in Habitat Film Festival, New Delhi". Imphal Times. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  16. ↑ "12th MANIFA 2025 held at Kakching". Imphal Times. 21 September 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  17. ↑ "NAITOM SHATPI - CBFC". CBFC. 26 November 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "NUNGSHIBEINE NUNGSHIMANBEI - II - CBFC". CBFC. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Angom, Rinku (13 January 2026). "SUNITA – A Technically Assured Film with Uneven Storytelling". Signpost News. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "MADAM SHIJA - CBFC". CBFC. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "NUNG ONKHRABA THAMOI - CBFC". CBFC. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  23. ↑ "Manipur on 56th IFFI list after a year of hiatus". Meghalaya Monitor. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "Manipuri Film "Yahouthengba Khoimu" nominated for Best Film at Prag Cine Awards 2025". Imphal Times. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  25. ↑ "LONTHOKTABI - CBFC". CBFC. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "NGAMNABA LAMFAMSE - CBFC". CBFC. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2026.