Imphal, June 26 -- In a heartening turn for Manipuri cinema, the 17th edition of the Manipur State Film Awards (MSFA) 2025 spotlighted the fresh and diverse voices of debutant filmmakers.

Organized by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), the annual awards recognized cinematic achievements from 2024, with the winners announced by Award Jury/Committee Chairman M. Joy, IAS, Special Commissioner, Government of Manipur, on Thursday.

The State's top honour for Best Feature Film went to 'Laangoi', directed by Manoranjan Longjam. A hard-hitting police drama, 'Laangoi' follows a morally upright officer as he exposes a web of corruption while investigating a murder linked to drug trafficking. The film earned both critical acclaim a...