Ureinung | |
Director: | Pilu Heigrujam |
Producer: | Bandana Maisnam & Ilu |
Screenplay: | Joy Soram |
Story: | Pilu Heigrujam |
Starring: | Leishangthem Rahul Sonia Samjetsabam |
Music: | G. Hemchandra A.R. Inao Background Score: Bishow Ch. |
Cinematography: | Sanjoy Ch. |
Editing: | Pilu Heigrujam |
Studio: | Bandana Films |
Distributor: | Bandana Films |
Runtime: | 112 minutes |
Country: | India |
Language: | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Ureinung is a 2013 Manipuri film directed by Pilu Heigrujam and produced by Bandana Maisnam and Ilu, under the banner of Bandana films.[1] [2] It stars Sonia Samjetsabam as the titular protagonist with Leishangthem Rahul in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) on 30 October 2013 and at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 6 November 2013.
Ureinung is based on the music video of the same title, which stars Nirmal Kangjam and Sonia Samjetsabam.[3] In the film, Nirmal Kangjam is replaced by Leishangthem Rahul and Sonia Hijam by Chitra Pangabam.
G. Hemchandra and A.R. Inao composed the soundtrack for the film and Mantri Meitei wrote the lyrics.[4] The songs are titled Nungsi Nangbu Ureinung and Konggoi Khuroure Lakaanung.
Writing about Sonia Samjetsabam for Hueiyen Lanpao, Meira and Soibam opined that "Sonia Samjetsabam has made a mark in Manipuri film world with a lead role in the film "Ureinung'".[5]