''Moreh Maru'' (

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: ''Moreh Tablet'') is a 2016 Manipuri comedy film directed by O. Gautam and written by Laishram Santosh. It stars

Gurumayum Bonny Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has also worked in the ''Shumang Kumheis'' including ''Kunti'' series, ...

Bala Hijam Surja Bala Hijam (9 Jun 1991, Imphal) better known as Bala Hijam ( Meitei pronunciation: /ba-lā hī-jam/) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. She is known for her roles in ''Boong'', '' Neelakasham Pachakadal ...

, Mukabala (Loya) Maibam and Roshan Pheiroijam in the lead roles. ''Moreh Maru'' was premiered at MSFDS on 26 October 2016, and released on 27 October 2016 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound,

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. The film was also screened at Shankar Lal Auditorium,

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, on 6 November 2016. This film is a sequel to the 2013 hit Manipuri film '' Beragee Bomb''. The film was screened at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar from 31 December 2016, but the film didn't run long in the theatre due to piracy issues. The DVDs of the film were released on 13 January 2017.

Plot

The story revolves around a drug dealer ( Bonny) who is facing post accidental bomb blast injury crisis and the revenge he wants to take to his enemy, related to the bomb blast. Two broken hearted fellow (Mukabala & Roshan) falls to the trap of Bonny on the day of eloping Manipuri film star

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. Mukabala happens to take drug that is indirectly supplied by Bonny due to some challenges with his peer member. His drugs' chemical reaction leads to fantasizing about different super heroes and Bala, the film star. He is also blinded with the situation happening around and stealing of sub inspector's (Prem Sharma) gun during frisking. Prem Sharma faces a major challenge of losing his gun and suspension from his job. He starts his journey to find Mukabala. On the other side, Roshan is nowhere to be found after the night of eloping with Bala. Bala and Mukabala drive out to find Roshan. Mukabala, haunted by his memory and the problems he has created during that previous night, aimlessly starts walking to find Roshan. The story is intermingled with the given above characters and their hope to solve their problems.

Cast

as Manibabu *

as Bala * Roshan Pheiroijam * Mukabala (Loya) Maibam * Prasanta Oinam * Prem Sharma * Tayenjam Mema * Idhou * Govin * G.S. Nanao * Ibomcha

Soundtrack

Sorri Senjam & Khelen composed the soundtrack for the film and

Romi Meitei Romi Meitei is an Indian film director, screenwriter and lyricist who works in Manipuri films. He is a recipient of several awards at film festivals organized in India and abroad, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award. ''Angan ...

and

Homen D' Wai Homen D' Wai (''full name:'' Homendro Waikhom, 1970 – 10 July 2021) was an Indian film director, scriptwriter and lyricist from Imphal, Manipur. ''Dr. Yaima'', '' Mittrang Keithel'', '' Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba'', '' Dr. Hemogee Heloi'' and ...

wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Moreh Maru'' and ''Oh Bala Oh Bala''.

Accolades

Promotions

''Moreh Maru'' was promoted in the Saturday night special edition of ''Manung Hutna'' of Impact TV on 22 October 2016, hosted by Raj Nongthombam. Besides this, T-shirts with prints of ''Moreh Maru'' posters were also made available to the public prior to the premiere of the movie as a part of the promotion.

References

{{Reflist 2010s Meitei-language films Indian comedy films 2016 films 2016 comedy films