Una Una (film)
| Una Una | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Irel Luwang |
| Screenplay by | Lambamayum Premchan |
| Produced by | Moirangthem Romesh |
| Starring | Joy Thokchom Soma Laishram Gurumayum Bonny |
| Cinematography | Regan Kh. Drone: Ken Mongbijam |
| Edited by | Regan Kh. |
| Music by | Tony Aheibam Background score: Boi Malangba Sound design: Romi Lamabam |
Production company | Pamel Films |
| Distributed by | Pamel Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Una Una (English: As It Sees) is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Irel Luwang.[1] The film is produced by Moirangthem Romesh under the banner of Pamel Films.[2] Joy Thokchom, Soma Laishram and Gurumayum Bonny star as the leads. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 1 November 2024. It was premiered at the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival in the Manipur Matinée strand.[3][4][5][6] The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the competition section.[7][8][9][10][11]
Plot
When Paari is posted for his job at Ukhrul, he coincidentally meets Sillei, his erstwhile love. She has been married to Dr. Pothe. After seeing Sillei; memories, which have been put aside for long, come flashing past him. Deep down in Sillei’s heart too, an old flame of love starts burning. Though she is in a marital state and in the middle of a chaotic life, Sillei still loves Paari. He too has the same feeling for her. And down goes an episode full of unexpected turns triggered by the invisible hand of fate.
Cast
- Joy Thokchom as Paari
- Soma Laishram as Sillei, Nurse
- Gurumayum Bonny as Pothe, Doctor
- Prasanta Oinam as Thomba
- Tutu Laimayum as Abe
- Idhou as Paari's father
- R.K. Hemabati as Paari's mother
- Diya Khwairakpam as Sillei's father
- Philem Puneshori as Sillei's mother
- Gurumayum Priyogopal as Khura
- Laimayum Gaitri as Sillei's aunty
- Thokchom Priya as Pothe's mother
- Premjit Naoroibam as Gynaecologist
Soundtrack
Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Lambamayum Premchan and Moirangthem Ashokkumar wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nungshibana Asum Touradi and Matam Nangbu. Babycha Salam did the choreograph.[12][13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nungshibana Asum Touradi" | Lambamayum Premchan | Tony Aheibam | Pushparani Huidrom & Arbin Soibam | 03:41 |
| 2. | "Matam Nangbu" | Lambamayum Premchan & Moirangthem Ashokkumar | Tony Aheibam | Arbin Soibam & Pushparani Huidrom | 04:53 |
| Total length: | 8:34 | ||||
Accolades
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025 | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Producer: Moirangthem Romesh Singh Director: Irel Luwang |
Won | [14][15] |
| Best Cinematography | Regan Kh. | Won | ||
| Best Costume Designer | Galif Pa | Won | ||
| Best Music Director (Songs) | Tony Aheibam | Won | ||
| Best Lyricist | Ashok Kumar Moirangthem for the song "Matam Nangbu" | Won | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Arbin Soibam for the song "Matam Nangbu" | Won | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Matam Nangbu" | Won | ||
| Special Mention (Lead Actor - Female) | Soma Laishram | Won |
References
- ^ Bit Irom (February 2025). "Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival". Northeast Now. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced". pothashang.in. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Priyanka Dasgupta (30 January 2025). "International film fest breather for violence-scarred Manipur". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Navin Upadhyay (27 January 2025). "Imphal Film Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup with 57 Films, Showcasing Manipuri Classics". powercorridors.in.
- ^ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Screening Schedule" (PDF). eiiff.org.
- ^ "2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection List" (PDF). eiiff.org.
- ^ Sentinel Digital Desk (February 2025). "Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur". The Sentinel. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur". Northeast News. February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16". Ukhrul Times. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Phurailatpam Keny Devi (12 February 2025). "Manipur: Second NE India film festival celebrating cinematic heritage inaugurated in Imphal". India Today NE. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "NUNGSIBANA ASUM TOURADI - UNA UNA - OFFICIAL FILM SONG RELEASE". 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Matam Nangbu - "Una Una" Official Song Release - Soma, Bonny, Joy - Arbin Soibam ft. Pushparani". 31 December 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured". The Assam Tribune. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "'Laangoi' adjudged best feature film, Dr A Lokendra honoured". The People's Chronicle. 27 June 2025. p. 3. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
External links
- "Pamel Films Production - Una Una - A Manipuri Feature Film - Special Show 12th January, 2025". 3 January 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025 – via YouTube.