Khullaksha
{{short description|2022 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Khullaksha
| image = File:Khullaksha_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Satyajit BK
| producer = Barun Elangbam
| writer = Satyajit BK
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = Bobo Ningthoukhongjam
Ballondy Yumnam
Melory Wahengbam
Laitomsha
| music = Tenao HD
| cinematography = Tarun Wang
Arun Moirangthem
| editing = Biju
| studio = Pibarel Films
| distributor = Soraren Films
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|06|04}}
| runtime = 107 minutes
| country = India
| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
Khullaksha is a 2022 Manipuri film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by Barun Elangbam under the banner of Pibarel Films.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/15th-manipur-state-film-awards-held|title=‘15th Manipur State Film Awards held|accessdate=22 September 2024|newspaper=Imphal Free Press|archive-date=21 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921123510/https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/15th-manipur-state-film-awards-held|url-status=dead}} It stars Bobo Ningthoukhongjam, Ballondy Yumnam, Melory Wahengbam and Laitomsha in the lead roles.{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.15th_Manipur_State_Film_Award_2023_Results|title=15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Results November 14, 2023 - Manipur State Film Development Society, MSFDS|accessdate=22 September 2024|website=e-pao.net}} The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 4 June 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=53..180522.may22|title=Preview show of 'Khullaksha' held|accessdate=22 September 2024|website=e-pao.net}}{{Cite web|url=https://thenortheastaffairs.com/manipur-state-film-awards-declared-m-nilamani-wins-lifetime-achievement-award/|title=Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award|accessdate=22 September 2024|website=thenortheastaffairs.com}}
About
The film is based on crime against women and domestic violence and its effect on society.
Cast
- Bobo Ningthoukhongjam
- Laitomsha as Chingsang
- Melory Wahengbam as Laija
- Gurumayum Priyogopal
- Ballondy Yumnam as Wanglen
- Prasanta Oinam as Wanglen's friend
- Prem Sharma
- Heisnam Geeta as Laija's mother
- Billa Ngathem as Langlen
Soundtrack
Tenao HD composed the soundtrack for the film and Satyajit BK wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Sabi Manja Pamuba.
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=06|s=11}}
| title1 = Sabi Manja Pamuba
| extra1 = Sorri Senjam, Pushparani Huidrom
| music1 = Tenao HD
| lyrics1 = Satyajit BK
| length1 = 06:11
}}
Accolades
The film won three awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/11/15/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Nov-14-The-Manipur-State-Film-Development-Society-MSFDS-has-declared-the-wi.html|title=‘Eigi Nupi Tamnalai’ wins best feature film award, ‘I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)’ bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards|accessdate=22 September 2024|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/winners-of-15th-manipur-state-film-award-2023-award-declared|title=Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared|accessdate=22 September 2024|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}}