Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai

Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Khoibam Homeshwori and produced by Chingsubam Khumanleima for Luwang Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam, Soma Laishram and Luwangthoibi Chanu. The movie was released on 7 November 2021 at Manipur State Film Development Society in the Palace Compound, Imphal, with MP and titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba attending as the chief guest. It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.

Cast

Gokul Athokpam as Leibakchao
Gurumayum Bonny as Sanahal
Abenao Elangbam as Thambal
Soma Laishram as Sakhenbi
Luwangthoibi Chanu as Sajikhombi and Thabatombi
Idhou as Lukhoi
Ningthoujam Jayvidya as Sakhenbi's father
Takhellambam Lokendra as Sanahal's father
Khoibam Homeshwori as Sanahal's mother
Laishram Lalitabi as Ene
Khoirom Sangeeta as Teacher
Santajit

Soundtrack

Nongmaithem Ibomcha and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film. The lyrics were written by Biramangol Mekola and Rajmani Ayekpam. The two songs in the movie are "Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha" and "Ichadi Chaore".

Reception

Writing for The Sangai Express, Rajmani Ayekpam opined that "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai, one of the few films after pandemic is worth mentioning because of both its aesthetic value and entertainment spices."