Imphal: The four-day National Tribal Film Festival and Carnival began in Imphal on Wednesday, showcasing 23 tribal films from nine states and celebrating India’s diverse tribal heritage through cinema and culture.

Manipur’s Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Bajpai said the festival, organised as part of the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, aims to promote and celebrate tribal cinema, culture, and creative expression from across the country’s tribal communities.

The festival, being held from November 12 to 15 at the City Convention Centre and the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) complex, features films from nine states — Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Manipur.

According to Bajpai, the 2025 edition includes

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