List of Meitei-language films of 2026

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This is a list of Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films that were certified for release in 2026. 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 film title, producer, production house, etc. The list serves as a record of Meitei cinema released in 2026 and highlights the diversity of films produced during the year.

List

Opening date Title Director Cast Ref.
January 9 Una Una [1]
March 6 Boong Lakshmipriya Devi Bala Hijam, Chiranjan Thiyam [2][3][4]
March 18 Laininghal Naoria Phullo[5] [6][7][8]
March 29 Tamphamani [9][10]
April 4 Sana Talloi Sur Athokpam, Ethoi Oinam, Angel Shimrah [11]
April 5 Loktak Paatki Lily I.S. Gurung Dayananda, Jiteshwori, Ethoi Oinam [12]
May 15 Phouoibee (The Goddess of Paddy) Rakesh Moirangthem[13][14][15] [16][17][18][19]
June 20 Battlefield (Documentary) Borun Thokchom [20][21][22]
June 22 The Sangai (Documentary) Akanksha Sood Singh [23]
TBA Torei 2: Nang Nabuk Phatte Khwairakpam Bishwamittra Devita Urikhimbam, Gokul Anand [24][25][26]
TBA Tahallo Waheido [27]
TBA Rongdaife [28]
TBA Nungshi Maithong Bobby Haobam [29]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Una Una Ticket Booking Open". Tantha News. 2026-01-08.
  2. ↑ "Boong: Indian film from Manipur wins big at Bafta". www.bbc.com. 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  3. ↑ Rakshit, Devrupa (2026-04-27). "How Boong's costumes made the BAFTA-winning Manipuri film feel real". Vogue India. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "LAININGHAN NAORIYA PHULO | CBFC". cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  6. ↑ Singh, Sanjenbam Jugeshwor (2026-03-01). "A Glimpse of Manipuri Feature Film "Laininghal Naoriya Phulo"". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  7. ↑ "3rd NE India Film Fest 2026 concludes : 23rd mar26 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  8. ↑ Tribune, The Assam (2026-03-21). "3rd North East India Film Festival begins in Imphal, to feature 9 films". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  9. ↑ "New Release: Tamphamani Premieres at MSFDS". The Sangai Express. 2026-03-30.
  10. ↑ "Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla releases 'Tamphamani', film based on real-life soldier, in Imphal". India Today NE. 2026-03-29. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  11. ↑ "Sana Talloi Grand Theatrical Release at BOAT". Poknapham. 2026-04-05.
  12. ↑ "Loktak Paatki Lily Screenings at TanthaPolis". Kumhei Event Listings. 2026-04-04.
  13. ↑ Update, Manipur (2025-10-16). "Manipuri Film Phouoibee Selected for 31st Kolkata International Film Festival – Manipur Update". Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  14. ↑ Poddar, Atreyee (2026-06-08). "Filmmaker Rakesh Moirangthem on the real-life tragedies and fading traditions behind Phouoibee". IndulgExpress. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  15. ↑ "'Phouoibee' bags Prag Cine Award 2026 nominations : 05th jul26 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  16. ↑ "HFF | 2026". indiahabitat.org. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  17. ↑ BISHWAJIT, ARIBAM (2025-10-25). "Phouoibee and The Silent Performer: Manipur's Festival Triumph and the Bigger Question » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  18. ↑ Dispatch, N. E. (2026-05-08). "Manipuri Film 'Phouoibee (The Goddess of Paddy)' Selected for 18th Habitat Film Festival 2026 in New". NE Dispatch. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  19. ↑ "BIFFes". biffes.org. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  20. ↑ "Documentary on Imphal battle selected in Indian Panorama". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-08. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  21. ↑ "MIFF to feature anti-war documentary from conflict-hit Manipur". The Hindu. 2026-06-19. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  22. ↑ "Biren Singh congratulates Manipuri documentary 'Battlefield' for selection at MIFF 2026". India Today NE. 2026-06-10. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  23. ↑ "Sangai (documentary)". Mumbai International Film Festival.
  24. ↑ "Mahurat Ceremony of Torei 2 held in Imphal". Impact News. 2026-05-18.
  25. ↑ Admin, IT Web (2026-06-17). "Launch ceremony of Manipuri film 'Torei 2' held". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  26. ↑ "Blessing ceremony of 'Torei 2' held : 18th jun26 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  27. ↑ "Teaser Release: Tahallo Waheido". Tom TV. 2026-03-12.
  28. ↑ Rongdaife (2026) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Imphal
  29. ↑ "Bobby Haobam Announces New Feature Nungshi Maithong". Manipur Chronicle. 2026-04-20.