Nakamh-Riangsuanneic is a 2021 Indian Rongmei language film directed by Kachangthai Gonmei and produced by Hornbill Entertainment Production. The film stars Kachangthai Gonmei and Achingna Kamei in the lead role and premiered at International Folklore film festival in Payyanur, India. It was one of the only 2 films from Manipur to receive Central Board of Film Certification in the year 2020.[1][2][3]

Nakamh-Riangsuanneic
Nakamh-Riangsuanneic
Directed byKachangthai Gonmei
Written byK.G. Neilalung
Kachangthai Gonmei
Produced byKachangthai Gonmei
StarringKachangthai Gonmei
Achingna Kamei
CinematographyL Hemanta
Ashing Thaimei
Music byJoseph Gonmei
Production
company
Hornbill Entertainment Production
Release date
  • 19 February 2021 (2021-02-19)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageRongmei

Premise

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The film is based on the folklore of the Rongmei Naga community in Northeast India, tells the story of an orphan named Nikamh who falls in love with Riangsuanneic, daughter of a rich man in Makuilongdi village.

Cast

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  • Kachangthai Gonmei
  • Achingna Kamei
  • Lambi Rongmei
  • Ahiambung

Production

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The movie was shot in Tamenglong district of Manipur and Cachar district of Assam.[citation needed]

Release

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The film was released officially in the year 2021 and has been screened regularly across India.[citation needed]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result
2021 International Folklore film festival Best film Kachangthai Gonmei Nominated[4]
2022 Prag Cine Awards Best film Northeast Kachangthai Gonmei Won
Best Director North East Kachangthai Gonmei Won
Best Actor North East Kachangthai Gonmei Won[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Manipur's Rongmei film selected for International Folklore film festival". Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  2. ^ "First Rongmei film in International Folklore film festival". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Rongmei film Nakamh-Riangsuanneic selected in International Folklore film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  4. ^ "First Rongmei film in International Folklore film festival". UNI India. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Kachangthai wins accolades". Epao. Retrieved 24 June 2022.