Tillaikhombee (English: Caterpillar, also written as Tillaikhombi) is a 2010 Manipuri film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra and produced by Jiri Budha under the banner of Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam.[1] It stars Raju Nong, Huirem Seema, Nillachandra and Sonia Hijam in the lead roles.[2] The movie was premiered as a press show at Cinema Paradiso, Thangal Bazar on 9 April 2010.[3] It was later released at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar and many other theatres of Manipur in 2010.
| Tillaikhombee | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra |
| Written by | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Produced by | Jiri Budha |
| Starring | Raju Nong Huirem Seema Nillachandra Sonia Hijam |
| Cinematography | Imo Yumnam Bisho Aboi |
| Edited by | Mohendro |
| Music by | O. Geet Background score: R.K. Jiten |
Production companies | Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam |
| Distributed by | Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
The film bagged two awards at the 1st MANIFA 2012 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[4]
Plot
editThe film is about love, hatred, corruption, competition for power and revenge. Yaiphaba and Lemba become victims to the trap set up by ill-minded Keirenjao. He befriends politicians, police and militants to enable him to execute illegal works successfully. In sharp contrast, Memthoi (Keirenjao's daughter) loves Nungshiba (Yaiphaba's adopted son). With the passage of time, the rule of karma plays out and Keirenjao gets killed.
Cast
edit- Raju Nong as Yaiphaba
- Huirem Seema as Likla
- Nillachandra as Nungshiba, Yaiphaba's adopted son
- Sonia Hijam as Memthoi, Keirenjao's daughter
- Lairenjam Olen as Lemba
- Prafullo Chandra as Keirenjao
- Gurumayum Priyogopal as Minister
- Philem Puneshori as Keirenjao's wife
- Homeshwori as Minister's wife
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Yaiphaba's mother
- Lingjelthoibi as Lemba's wife
- Geetchandra Chongtham as Thoiren
- Momoko Khangembam as Tombi, Memthoi's friend
- Bimola as School Principal
- Surjit Saikhom
- Khekman Ratan
- Irom Shyamkishore
Accolades
editTillaikhombee won two awards out of the 8 nominations at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA held in 2012.[5][6] Raju Nong and Bishwamittra won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male and Best Direction awards respectively.[7]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SSS MANIFA 2012 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Raju Nong | Won |
| Best Direction | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | Won | |
| Best Feature Film | Producer: Jiri Budha Director: Bishwamittra |
Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Sonia Hijam | Nominated | |
| Best Story | Ranjit Ningthouja | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Mandakini Takhellambam | Nominated | |
| Best Music Director | O. Geet | Nominated | |
| Best Lyricist | Ranjit Ningthouja | Nominated |
Soundtrack
editO. Geet composed the soundtrack for the film and Khaidem Imo and Ranjit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangsu Chatlu Nanggi Maikeida[8] and Sajibu Kalen Inga Ingen.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nangsu Chatlu Nanggi Maikeida" | Khaidem Imo | O. Geet | Solendro | 05:25 |
| 2. | "Sajibu Kalen Inga Ingen" | Ranjit Ningthouja | O. Geet | Mandakini Takhellambam | 04:46 |
| Total length: | 10:11 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Tillaikhombee Trailer". Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nominees for Manipuri film awards announced". www.manipur.org. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ M.C. THOIBA. "A brave attempt at realism: Tillaikhombee". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "Tillaikhombee Movie Song". Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via YouTube.