| Ichadi Manini | |
| Director: | Geet Yumnam |
| Producer: | Ningthoujam Malakumari |
| Screenplay: | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Story: | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Starring: | Amar Mayanglambam Bala Hijam |
| Music: | Surmani (Rishi) Background Score: R.K. Birendrajit |
| Cinematography: | Mohon Kangla |
| Editing: | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Studio: | MS Films |
| Distributor: | MS Films |
| Runtime: | 137 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Ichadi Manini (English: My Son is a Gem) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Geet Yumnam and produced by Ningthoujam Malakumari.[1] It stars Amar Mayanglambam and Bala Hijam in the lead roles.[2] The movie won the Special Jury and Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[3] [4] The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 28 July 2019.[5]
The well going Meiraba's family is broken into fragments due to the immoral acts of his father, Thoiba. He develops illicit affairs with a married lady Sakhenbi. This leads Meiraba to sacrifice his youth life for his mother and sister. Yaiphabi, Meiraba's girlfriend, tries to help him in every possible ways. But certain unforeseen circumstances makes Meiraba distance himself from his girlfriend. The clueless Yaiphabi agrees to tie knot with a stranger guy out of frustration. When she knows the truth, she leaves everything and stands for Meiraba. They are united again. Thoiba also realises his mistakes and comes back for forgiveness and rebuilding of his shattered family.
Amar Mayanglambam and Ningthoujam Rina won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) and Special Jury Awards respectively at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
Ichadi Manini got two titles out of the nominated five at 9th MANIFA 2020.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Amar Mayanglambam | |
| Special Jury Award | Ningthoujam Rina | ||
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Special Jury Award | Amar Mayanglambam | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Ningthoujam Rina | ||
| Best Costume | Karan Thokchom | ||
| Best Audiography | Mohendro | ||
| Best Editing | Mohendro KAMS | ||
Surmani (Rishi) composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Thammoigee Meehul and Hey Punshi. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.