Laangoi

Laangoi (English: Enclosure) is a 2024 Manipuri film written by Anil Longjam and directed by Manoranjan Longjam.^[1] The film is produced by Asem Nawang and Amarjeet Sanasam under the banner of Mami Sintha.^[2] Ojit Nongthombam, Bala Hijam, Gurumayum Bonny and Idhou star as the leads.^[3] The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 2 November 2024.^[4] It was premiered at the 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival in the Manipur Matinée strand.^[5][6][7][8] The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 under the competition section.^{[9][10][11][12][13]}

Laangoi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Manoranjan Longjam
Screenplay by	Anil Longjam
Story by	Anil Longjam
Produced by	Asem Nawang Amarjeet Sanasam
Starring	Ojit Nongthombam Bala Hijam Gurumayum Bonny Idhou
Cinematography	Tarun Wang Drone: Anil & Rishi
Edited by	Tarun Wang
Music by	Tony Aheibam Background score: R.K. Birendrajit & Jimbo
Production company	Mami Sintha
Distributed by	Mami Sintha
Release date	2 November 2024 (2024-11-02)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Plot

The film tells the story of an honest Sub Inspector Wangamba. He is appointed at the Imphal West Police Station. His innocence and honesty sets him against the whole department. His superior, Superintendent of Police as well as his subordinates despise him for his inflexible integrity. He gets entangled in a trap when he tries to solve a murder of his journalist friend, Bobby. As he tries to solve the case, he begins to unviel the nexus of illegal drug trafficking syndicate that runs from top to bottom of the system. Wangamba has to sacrifice everything, even his loved ones to bring about a change in the system.

Cast

• Ojit Nongthombam as Wangamba, Sub Inspector
• Bala Hijam as Henthoi
• Gurumayum Bonny as Moramba, Officer-in-Charge
• Idhou as Oinam Yumjao, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
• Surjit Saikhom as Khundongbam Bobby, Journalist
• Khwairakpam Bishwamittra as Superintendent of Police
• Nunglen Luwang as Chingkhei
• Bala Tensubam as Moramba's Wife
• Suraj Ngashepam as Thangjam Momo
• Jayvidya Ningthouja as Ingo, Senior Editor of Kanglei Press
• Thongam Thoithoi as Henthoi's mother
• Linthoi Chanu as Wangamba's sister-in-law
• Prinalini Thingom as Henthoi's younger sister
• Prasanta Oinam

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Thawaidi Chatkhare. The song is edited by Irom Henba and choreographed by Bishnu Dhanesh.^[14]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Thawaidi Chatkhare"	Herojit Naoroibam	Tony Aheibam	Arbin Soibam & Pushparani Huidrom	06:20
Total length:					6:20

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur	Best Editing	Tarun Wang	Won	[15][16][17][18]
17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025	Best Feature Film	Producers: Asem Nawang & Amarjit Sanasam Director: Manoranjan Longjam	Won	[19][20]
	Best Director	Manoranjan Longjam	Won
	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Gurumayum Bonny	Won
	Best Editor	Tarun Wang	Won