'Eikhoigi Yum' to be screened at Telangana-North East India Connect: Techno-Cultural Festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 08 2025:
The National Award-winning Manipuri film 'Eikhoigi Yum', directed by Romi Meitei, has been officially selected for screening at the Telangana-North East India Connect: Techno-Cultural Festival, to be held under the aegis of Raj Bhavan, Telangana, in Hyderabad this November.
As per a release issued by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Romi Meitei, who also serves as an Executive Board Member of MSFDS, has been a significant contributor to the growth of Manipuri cinema -both through his meaningful films and his continued guidance in shaping the Society's policies and programmes for the development of the State's film sector.
Organised as part of a special initiative to promote cultural exchange and cinematic collaboration between the North Eastern States and Telangana, the festival will take place at Prasad Multiplex, Hyderabad, on November 21 and 22, 2025 .
'Eikhoigi Yum' will be showcased alongside select Telugu and North Eastern films that embody the festival's theme, "Connecting Cultures, Creating Futures".
The selection of 'Eikhoigi Yum' acknowledges its cinematic excellence, cultural authenticity, and the film's sensitive portrayal of Manipuri life and values.
It also reflects the growing recognition of Manipuri cinema as a vital and creative force in Indian regional filmmaking.
The festival, being held under the patronage of the Governor of Telangana, aims to strengthen people-to-people connections through culture, creativity, and innovation.




