Oitharei

{{Infobox film

| name = Oitharei

| image = File:Oitharei_Film_Poster.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Dinesh Naorem

| producer = Gibanlata Thokchom

| writer = Lambamayum Premchan

| screenplay =

| story =

| starring = Sanjuna Likmabam
Sunny Naoshekpam
Suraj Ngashepam

| music = Rahul Blue
Background Score:
Raju Mutum

| cinematography = Joy Mekola

| editing = Joy Mekola
Colourist:
Tarun Wang

| studio = Kathe Films

| distributor = Kathe Films

| released = {{Film date|df=y|2025|01|03}}

| runtime = 102 minutes

| country = India

| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)

}}

Oitharei (English: Help Me) is a 2024 Manipuri film{{Cite web |date=24 December 2024 |title=Censor Certificate |url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwNjIxMTIyMDI0MDAwMzE= |access-date=14 June 2025 |website=Central Board of Film Certification}} written by Lambamayum Premchan and directed by Dinesh Naorem.{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-three-assamese-films-selected-for-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival.html|title=Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival|author=Bit Irom|accessdate=14 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Now|date=February 2025 }} The film is produced by Gibanlata Thokchom under the banner of Kathe Films and presented by Naorem.{{Cite web|url=https://pothashang.in/2025/01/selected-in-competition-films-for-the-2nd-north-east-india-flim-festival-neiff-2025-announced/|title=Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced|accessdate=14 February 2025|website=pothashang.in|date=31 January 2025 }} Sanjuna Likmabam, Sunny Naoshekpam and Suraj Ngashepam star in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 3 January 2025. It was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the competition section.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/three-assamese-films-selected-for-screening-at-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur|title=Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur|author=Sentinel Digital Desk|accessdate=14 February 2025|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://nenews.in/manipur/10-films-in-competition-at-2nd-edition-of-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur/19425/|title=10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur|accessdate=14 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast News|date=February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://ukhrultimes.com/second-ne-india-film-festival-to-be-held-in-imphal|title=2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16|accessdate=14 February 2025|newspaper=Ukhrul Times|date=16 December 2024 }}The film was certified "U" by CBFC.

Plot

The film tells the story of Leima, one of the innocent victims of the ethnic conflict that broke out in the state of Manipur.

Cast

Sanjuna Likmabam as Leima
Sunny Naoshekpam as Sanajaoba, Leima's husband
Suraj Ngashepam as Ngongo, Taxi driver
Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Sanajaoba's mother
Salam Manglembi as Sanarei
Nandakumar Nongmaithem as Ngongo's brother-in-law
Marry as Ngongo's sister
Bidyarani as Tampha
Ratan as Tampha's brother-in-law
Susma as Tampha's sister-in-law
Heikrujam Mangalleima
Rozer
Dolly
Borni

Soundtrack

Rahul Blue composed the soundtrack for the film and Lambamayum Premchan and Dinesh Naorem wrote the lyrics.{{Cite web|url=https://gaana.com/song/oitharei-original-motion-picture-soundtrack|title=Oitharei (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Song|accessdate=14 February 2025|website=gaana.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/oitharei/pEqk36,nBTQ_|title=Oitharei by Kenedy Khuman|accessdate=14 February 2025|website=www.jiosaavn.com|date=3 January 2025 }} Arbin Soibam and Kenedy Khuman are the playback singers of the songs.

Accolades

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Award !Category !Winner's name !Result !{{Tooltip\|Ref.\|References}}
rowspan="2"\|2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur \| Best Feature Film \| Producer: Gibanlata Thokchom Director: Dinesh Naorem \| {{won}} \| rowspan="2"\|{{Cite web\|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2025/02/17/manipur-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-with-awards-and-cultural-performances/\|title=Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances\|access-date=17 February 2025\|newspaper=Northeast Today\|date=17 February 2025 }}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/manipur/manipur-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-with-awards-and-cultural-celebrations\|title=Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations\|access-date=17 February 2025\|newspaper=The Sentinel\|date=17 February 2025 }}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.syllad.com/neiff-2025-concludes-samiran-deka-bhaskar-jyoti-das-win-best-director-awards/\|title=NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards\|accessdate=18 February 2025\|newspaper=Syllad\|date=17 February 2025 }}{{Cite web\|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/assamese-manipuri-films-sweep-top-honours-at-2nd-ne-india-film-festival.html\|title=Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival\|author=Bit Irom\|accessdate=18 February 2025\|newspaper=Northeast Now\|date=18 February 2025 }}
Best Cinematography \| Joy Mekola \| {{won}}
rowspan="4"\|17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025 \| Best Debut Film of a Director \| Dinesh Naorem \| {{won}} \| rowspan="4"\|{{Cite news\|date=27 June 2025\|title=Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured\|url=https://assamtribune.com/north-east/debutant-directors-shine-at-17th-manipur-state-film-awards-dr-arambam-lokendra-honoured-1582610\|access-date=27 June 2025\|work=The Assam Tribune}}{{Cite news\|date=27 June 2025\|title='Laangoi' adjudged best feature film, Dr A Lokendra honoured\|url=https://epaper.poknapham.in/editionname/ThePeoplesChronicle/POKNAP_TPC/page/3/article/POKNAP_TPC_20250627_3_10\|access-date=27 June 2025\|work=The People's Chronicle\|pages=3}}
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male \| Suraj Ngashepam \| {{won}}
Best Screenplay (Original) \| Lambamayum Premchan \| {{won}}
Best Music Director (Background score) \| Raju Mutum \| {{won}}

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Award

!Category

!Winner's name

!Result

!{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}

rowspan="2"|2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur

| Best Feature Film

| Producer: Gibanlata Thokchom
Director: Dinesh Naorem

| {{won}}

| rowspan="2"|{{Cite web|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2025/02/17/manipur-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-with-awards-and-cultural-performances/|title=Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances|access-date=17 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Today|date=17 February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/manipur/manipur-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-with-awards-and-cultural-celebrations|title=Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Celebrations|access-date=17 February 2025|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=17 February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.syllad.com/neiff-2025-concludes-samiran-deka-bhaskar-jyoti-das-win-best-director-awards/|title=NEIFF 2025 concludes: Samiran Deka, Bhaskar Jyoti Das win best director awards|accessdate=18 February 2025|newspaper=Syllad|date=17 February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/assamese-manipuri-films-sweep-top-honours-at-2nd-ne-india-film-festival.html|title=Assamese, Manipuri films sweep top honours at 2nd NE India Film Festival|author=Bit Irom|accessdate=18 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Now|date=18 February 2025 }}

Best Cinematography

| Joy Mekola

| {{won}}

rowspan="4"|17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025

| Best Debut Film of a Director

| Dinesh Naorem

| {{won}}

| rowspan="4"|{{Cite news|date=27 June 2025|title=Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured|url=https://assamtribune.com/north-east/debutant-directors-shine-at-17th-manipur-state-film-awards-dr-arambam-lokendra-honoured-1582610|access-date=27 June 2025|work=The Assam Tribune}}{{Cite news|date=27 June 2025|title='Laangoi' adjudged best feature film, Dr A Lokendra honoured|url=https://epaper.poknapham.in/editionname/ThePeoplesChronicle/POKNAP_TPC/page/3/article/POKNAP_TPC_20250627_3_10|access-date=27 June 2025|work=The People's Chronicle|pages=3}}

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male

| Suraj Ngashepam

| {{won}}

Best Screenplay (Original)

| Lambamayum Premchan

| {{won}}

Best Music Director (Background score)

| Raju Mutum

| {{won}}

References

External links

{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s25Fk7HSkwA|title=Oitharei - Official Trailer - Releasing on Jan 3, 2025|date=25 December 2024 |accessdate=14 February 2025|via=YouTube}}

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