List of Meitei-language films of 2025

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This is a list of Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films that were certified for release in 2025. The list includes films produced by the Manipuri film industry (commonly known as Maniwood) and released theatrically or through other official distribution platforms during the year. It provides details such as the certification date, film title, producer, and production house. The list serves as a record of Meitei cinema released in 2025 and highlights the diversity of films produced during the year.

List

Title Director Release Date / Festival Run Notable Notes & Achievements
Oitharei
(Save My Soul)		 Dinesh Naorem Late 2025 102-minute feature tackling the human cost of the Manipur conflict; officially selected for the Indian Panorama section at the 56th IFFI.[1][2][3][4][5]
Oneness Priyakanta Laishram[6][7][8][9] Early 2025 First mainstream Meitei film to explore LGBTQ+ identity; won the Special Jury Award (Feature Film) at the 2025 Manipuri State Film Awards.[10][11][12][13][14]
Battlefield Borun Thokchom Late 2025 80-minute documentary exploring the local perspective of WWII's Battle of Imphal; selected for the non-feature section at IFFI.[15][16][17]
Loukrakpam Ningol Thoiba Soibam October 2025 Produced by CARB Pictures; received its official premiere and screening at the MSFDS auditorium.[18][19]
Madam Shija — 28 March 2025 A feature film that had theatrical release and pre-bookings across Manipur.[20][21]
Hiyainu — June 2025 A feature film that completed its theatrical rollout mid-year.[22][23]
Boong Lakshmipriya Devi 2025 (Extended Run) Acclaimed coming-of-age drama that continued its massive global footprint into 2025, winning a BAFTA for Best Children's & Family Film.[24][25][26]

See also

References

  1. ↑ BISHWAJIT, ARIBAM (2025-12-27). "Oitharei Review: A Quiet Film Wrestling With Loud Realities » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Oitharei | MYIFFI | Detail". filmguide.iffigoa.org. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  3. ↑ BISHWAJIT, ARIBAM (2025-11-22). "Filming in the Fire: Dinesh Naorem's Oitharei Takes the Manipur Conflict to the Global Stage at IFFI 2025 » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  4. ↑ "NEIFF-2025 concludes, 'Oitharei' best film : 17th feb25 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  5. ↑ "Manipuri Film "Oitharei" Wins Best Feature Film at 2nd North East India Film Festival 2025". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  6. ↑ "Making Of 'ONENESS': Manipur's First-Ever Flick On Same-Sex Relationship - The Frontier Manipur". 2023-04-23. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  7. ↑ EastMojo, Team (2025-06-27). "Manipuri Queer film 'Oneness' wins big at State Film Awards". EastMojo. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  8. ↑ "Manipuri film "Oneness" makes historic debut at South Asia's biggest Queer Film Festival". KRC TIMES. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  9. ↑ Today, North East (2025-06-27). "Manipur's Queer Film ONENESS Wins 2 State Govt. Film Awards - Northeast Today". Northeast Today - Manipur’s Queer Film ONENESS Wins 2 State Govt. Film Awards. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  10. ↑ "From Margins to Mainstream: Manipuri film ONENESS Celebrates Pride with State Honour". India Today NE. 2026-06-06. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  11. ↑ "Oneness A Brave Pioneering Triumph in Manipuri Cinema By David Whiso". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  12. ↑ YAIKHOM, DIA (2025-05-10). ""Oneness": A Defiant Cinematic Stand Against Deep-Rooted Socio-Cultural Intolerance » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  13. ↑ "Manipuri Film ONENESS to Debut at KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2024". 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  14. ↑ Admin, IT Web (2024-08-17). "Manipuri Film "ONENESS" selected as the sole entry from NE India for Bangalore Queer Film Festival 2024". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  15. ↑ "Documentary on Imphal battle selected in Indian Panorama". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-08. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  16. ↑ "MIFF to feature anti-war documentary from conflict-hit Manipur". The Hindu. 2026-06-19. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  17. ↑ "Biren Singh congratulates Manipuri documentary 'Battlefield' for selection at MIFF 2026". India Today NE. 2026-06-10. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  18. ↑ "LOUKRAKPAM NINGOL Premiere Show - Kumhei.com". Kumhei. 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  19. ↑ TANTHA (2025-10-12), Loukrakpam Ningol || A Manipuri Features Films || Only At Tanthapolis Cinema, retrieved 2026-07-20
  20. ↑ Madam Shija (2025) - KLMDb, retrieved 2026-07-20
  21. ↑ Epom Media (2025-03-21), MADAM SHIJA | Manipuri Feature Film 2025 | Pre-Book Open | RELEASING ON 28th MARCH, 2025, retrieved 2026-07-20
  22. ↑ Hiyainu (2021) - KLMDb, retrieved 2026-07-20
  23. ↑ Epom Media (2025-06-17), HIYAINU | A Manipuri Feature Film | Releasing on 20th June, 2025, retrieved 2026-07-20
  24. ↑ "Boong: Indian film from Manipur wins big at Bafta". www.bbc.com. 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  25. ↑ Rakshit, Devrupa (2026-04-27). "How Boong's costumes made the BAFTA-winning Manipuri film feel real". Vogue India. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  26. ↑ Phanjoubam, Pradip (2026-06-19). "Silent scream that lingers: Boong's quiet reckoning with patriarchal injustice". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
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