Nongmatang
Nongmatang is a 2014 Manipuri film directed by Suvas E. and produced by Ajit Yumnam and Brojen Yumnam, under the banner of Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol and presented by Skyline Pictures. It stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Abenao Elangbam and Prity Maibam in the lead, with the supporting cast including Binitia, Ashokumar, Geetchandra, Puinabati, Priya, Nando Sharma, Brojendrakumar, and Somorendro. Ajit Yumnam wrote the screenplay. Nongmatang got selection at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.
Synopsis
The film narrates the story of a girl Mangaleima who stood second position in the HSLCE, Manipur. The film starts with Mangaleima explaining to media on how she became successful and was able to stand in the second position. She is supported well by her teachers and friends from school, Chinglen, Tampha and Thaja, particularly teacher Chinglen, who doesn't believe in the habit of students taking up private tuitions, which is increasingly becoming a fashion in the present-day Manipur.Cast
- Kaiku Rajkumar as Sir Chinglen
- Abenao Elangbam as Madam Tampha
- Prity Maibam as Mangaleima
- Binitia Devi as Thaja
- Ashokumar Chongtham as Khuman Maheikol's Principal
- Gitchandra Chongtham as Thaja's Father
- Puinabati
- Priya
- Nando Sharma
- Brojendrakumar
- Somorendro
Accolades
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | |
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Feature Film | Director: Suvas E. Producers: Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam | Won | |
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Kaiku Rajkumar | Won | |
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Prity Maibam | Won | |
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Binitia Devi | Won | |
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Story | Ajit Yumnam | Won | |
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Costume Designer | Gangarani | Won | |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Children Film | Director: Suvas E. Producers: Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam | Won | |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Screenplay | Ajit Yumnam | Won | |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Special Jury Award | Prity Maibam | Won | |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Rajkumar Kaiku Singh | Won |