Tillaikhombee

Tillaikhombee (English: Caterpillar, also written as Tillaikhombi) is a 2010 Indian Meitei language film directed by Khwairakpam Bishwamittra and produced by Jiri Budha under the banner of Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam.^[1] It stars Raju Nong, Huirem Seema, Nillachandra and Sonia Hijam in the lead roles.^[2] The movie was premiered as a press show at Cinema Paradiso, Thangal Bazar on 9 April 2010.^[3] It was later released at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar and many other theatres of Manipur in 2010.

Tillaikhombee
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
Written by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Produced by	Jiri Budha
Starring	Raju Nong Huirem Seema Nillachandra Sonia Hijam
Cinematography	Imo Yumnam Bisho Aboi
Edited by	Mohendro
Music by	O. Geet Background score: R.K. Jiten
Production companies	Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam
Distributed by	Ningshing Mami Production, Jiribam
Release date	9 April 2010 (2010-04-09)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

The film bagged two awards at the 1st MANIFA 2012 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.^[4]

Synopsis

The film is about love, hatred, corruption, competition for power and revenge. Yaiphaba and Lemba become victims to the trap set up by ill-minded Keirenjao. He befriends politicians, police and militants to enable him to execute illegal works successfully. In sharp contrast, Memthoi (Keirenjao's daughter) loves Nungshiba (Yaiphaba's adopted son). With the passage of time, the rule of karma plays out and Keirenjao gets killed.

Cast

• Raju Nong as Yaiphaba
• Huirem Seema as Likla
• Nillachandra as Nungshiba, Yaiphaba's adopted son
• Sonia Hijam as Memthoi, Keirenjao's daughter
• Lairenjam Olen as Lemba
• Prafullo Chandra as Keirenjao
• Gurumayum Priyogopal as Minister
• Philem Puneshori as Keirenjao's wife
• Homeshwori as Minister's wife
• Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Yaiphaba's mother
• Lingjelthoibi as Lemba's wife
• Geetchandra Chongtham as Thoiren
• Momoko Khangembam as Tombi, Memthoi's friend
• Bimola as School Principal
• Surjit Saikhom
• Khekman Ratan
• Irom Shyamkishore

Accolades

Tillaikhombee won two awards out of the 8 nominations at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA held in 2012.^[5][6] Raju Nong and Bishwamittra won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male and Best Direction awards respectively.^[7]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
1st SSS MANIFA 2012	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male	Raju Nong	Won
	Best Direction	Khwairakpam Bishwamittra	Won
	Best Feature Film	Producer: Jiri Budha Director: Bishwamittra	Nominated
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Sonia Hijam	Nominated
	Best Story	Ranjit Ningthouja	Nominated
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Mandakini Takhellambam	Nominated
	Best Music Director	O. Geet	Nominated
	Best Lyricist	Ranjit Ningthouja	Nominated

Soundtrack

O. Geet composed the soundtrack for the film and Khaidem Imo and Ranjit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangsu Chatlu Nanggi Maikeida^[8] and Sajibu Kalen Inga Ingen.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Nangsu Chatlu Nanggi Maikeida"	Khaidem Imo	O. Geet	Solendro	05:25
2.	"Sajibu Kalen Inga Ingen"	Ranjit Ningthouja	O. Geet	Mandakini Takhellambam	04:46
Total length:					10:11

References

1. "Tillaikhombee Trailer". Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via YouTube.
2. "Nominees for Manipuri film awards announced". www.manipur.org. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
3. M.C. THOIBA. "A brave attempt at realism: Tillaikhombee". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
4. "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
5. "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
6. "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
7. "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
8. "Tillaikhombee Movie Song". Retrieved 14 July 2021 – via YouTube.