Top 10 Maithili Film | Maithili Film List

Top 10 Maithili Film | Maithili Film List

Maithili Film is the term for the film industry that makes movies in the Maithili language which is mostly spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar and some parts of Nepal. The audience base of Maithili cinema is small but loyal comprising mostly of people from the Maithil Samaj.

In the last few years the industry has seen the emergence of new talents and the availability of better production resources which culminate into its growth. The plots and the stories in Maithili Film are normally related to such themes the culture, traditions and the life of the Maithili-speaking community.

While Maithili cinema may not be as famous as some other big Indian film industries like Bollywood or Tollywood in terms of recognition or commercial success, it impacts the preservation and promotion of Maithili language and culture through visual narration. These films mostly are used as a medium for cultural expression and identity reinforcement for the Maithili-speaking community.

Let’s explore Top 10 Maithili Film:

  1. Samanantar
  2. Maithili
  3. Mithila Makhaan
  4. Lalka Paag
  5. Senurak Laaj
  6. Lotus Blooms
  7. Jackson Halt
  8. Dhuin
  9. Gamak Ghar
  10. Noon Roti

1.Samanantar :

“Samanantar” is a Maithili movie which got popular for its spectacular story and cultural importance. Niraj Kumar Mishra as the director, the movie unfolds the relationship issues, dream of living and community dynamics among Maithili people.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Samanantar

The 2021 release ”Samanantar” won acclaim for the manner it portrayed the authentic Maithili culture and traditions. The film takes its audience through the lives of its characters, showing them the many challenges and conflicts, thus presenting them with a picture of the complexity of the Mithila region.

Director Writer Stars
Niraj Kumar Mishra Niraj Kumar Mishra Anurag Thakur,Shashwat Anand,Abhishek Bajpayee

Awards and Screenings :

  • 69th National Film Awards (Govt. of India – Ministry of Information & Broadcasting), 2023
    New Delhi
    India
    Winner: Best Feature Film – Maithili
  • 111th Bihar Foundation Day (Govt. of Bihar – Ministry of Art, Culture & Youth), 2023
    Patna, Bihar
    India
    March 23, 2023
    Official Selection & Awarded
  • 12th Chicago South Asian Film Festival, 2021
    Chicago
    United States
    Official Selection
  • 5th Golden Jury Film Festival, 2023
    Mumbai
    India
    December 14, 2023
    Winner: Best Feature Film
  • 18th Terni Film Festival, 2022
    Terni
    Italy
    November 12, 2022
    Official Selection
  • 14th Cinema Rehiyon Film Festival (NCCA), 2022
    Davao, Taboan, Iloilo, Negros, Nabunturan
    Philippines
    Official Selection
  • 6th India Film Fest of Salento, 2022
    City of Tricase
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • 5th INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FILM FESTIVAL, 2022
    Thrissur, Kerala
    India
    Official Selection
  • 2nd Montañosa Film Festival, 2022
    Baguio
    Philippines

2.Maithili :

Maithili” is one of the very few Maithili language films directed by Santosh Kumar Jha. The film released in year 2020 is noticeable for its contribution to Maithili cinema. Santosh Kumar Jha’s direction delves into Maithili traditions, culture, and social structure.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Maithili

“Maithili” highlights the life of people living in the Maithili-speaking area through its plot portraying family, love and community. The movie reflects the spirit of the Maithili folk and custom, it brings the authenticity of the same, on the silver screen.

Santosh Kumar Jha has directed “Maithili” which has received positive feedback for its gripping plot, strong performances and cultural accuracy. It has been crucial in publicizing Maithili cinema and exhibit the abundance of Maithili culture to many.

Director Writer Stars
Santosh Kumar Jha Santosh Kumar Jha Viccky Baidyanath,Neeraj Bharadwaj,Lalitesh Jha

3.Mithila Makhaan :

Mithila Makhaan” is a Maithili language film that received appreciation for its thought provoking storyline and cultural values. Nitin Chandra has directed the film which was released in 2019 and is widely acclaimed for its depiction of Mithila region of Bihar, India.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Mithila Makhaan

The film is centred on the of a young man called Kundan who is striving to become a professional footballer. Amidst the thriving Maithili culture Mithila Makhaan is a story that portrays the trials one undergoes to achieve their goals, dynamics of family and the spirit of celebration.

Directed by Nitin Chandra , “Mithila Makhaan” got favorable reviews for its realistic portrayal of Maithili culture, native language and the social norms. It has contributed to Maithili cinema being brought into the limelight and the Mithila region showing its rich cultural heritage to a broader audience.

Director Writer Stars
Nitin Chandra Nitin Chandra Anurita Jha,Kranti Prakash Jha,Pankaj Jha

4.Lalka Paag :

Lalka Paag” was a Maithili language film which appealed to the audience for its intriguing plot and cultural resonance. Maithili cinema, in its way, was affected by the movie directed by Prashant Nagenrda in 2015.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Lalka Paag

Film centers on a human being and touches upon a few issues that include love, sacrifice, and societal regulations. Located in the state of Bihar, India , the regional film “ Lalka Paag ” offers a glimpse of the traditions and culture of the Maithili-speaking community.

Directed by Prashant Nagenrda, “Lalka Paag” was acclaimed for its true representation of Maithili culture and language. It is also the cause behind the burgeoning success of Maithili movies and has successfully depicted the great cultural heritage of the region to the larger group of people.

Director Writer Stars
Prashant Nagendra Prashant Nagendra Meena Gautam,Roshan Raj,Shweta Verma

5.Senurak Laaj :

Film “Senurak Laaj” is in Maithili language which is directed by Vineet Yadav. Released in 2004 the film gained a lot of attention because of its interesting storyline and cultural significance.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Senurak Laaj

It is a love story portrayed against the background of love, sacrifice and social norms, set in rural Bihar in India. “Senurak Laaj” portaly the complexities of relationships within the Maithili-speking community and gives us an insight into the traditions and customs of that area.

Directed by Vineet Yadav , “Senurak Laaj” was praised for its accurate depiction of the Maithili culture and language. It has also been one of the reasons for the popularity of Maithili cinema and has also shown the cultural richness of the Mithila region to a higher audience.

Director Writer Stars
Vineet Yadav Vineet Yadav,Pratima Raj Sanjay Jha,Sanjay Mishra,Dharini

6.Lotus Blooms :

Maithili feature film ‘Lotus Blooms’  directed by Pratik Sharma was screened under Indian Panorama section of 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The bond between a mother and a child is presented in this film utilizing the semiotics on a major scale.Released in 2023, The film has very few talking. It has been shot inside Bihar.

Top 10 Maithili Film : lotus blooms
The movie depicts trust in Mother Nature and human nature as basically benevolent.

Director Writer Stars
Pratik Sharma Pratik Sharma Ashmita Sharma,Akhilendra Mishra

 

7.Jackson Halt :

Jackson Halt” is a Maithili film directed by Nitin Chandra. Released in 2023, the movie garnered attention for its unique storyline and cultural significance.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Jackson Halt

If someone likes watching suspense thriller crime type of movies then he must watch this movie.The film is about a traveler at Jackson Halt, a small railway station in Madhubani.

Director Writer Stars
Nitin Chandra Nitin Chandra Durgesh Kumar,Abhishek Nishchal,Rambahadur Renu

8.Dhuin :

Dhuin  is a feature film in Maithili language by Achal Mishra in released in year 2022, written and directed by him, and produced by Achalchitra production house. The film is about a guy Pankaj who comes from a small town and he wants to be a theatre practitioner in Mumbai.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Dhuin

Director Writer Stars
Achal Mishra Achal Mishra,Abhinav Jha,Anubhav Priya Abhinav Jha,Bijay kumar Sah,Prashant Rana

 

9.Gamak Ghar :

Gamak Ghar is a Maithili language film directed by Achal Mishra which has received critical acclaim. Released in 2019, the film met critical acclaim due to its thoughtful plot and historical value.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Gamak Ghar

The film is based on the narrative of the family’s ancestral house(gamak ghar) and the sentiments it evokes. “Gamak Ghar” is a story set in the backdrop of rural Bihar, India which focuses on the depiction of nostalgia, family, and the passage of time.

Gamak Ghar, directed by Achal Mishra, got several awards and accolades due to its realistic portrayal of Maithili language and culture. It has contributed greatly to revealing the richness of Maithili heritage and folklore narrations to a larger audience.

Director Writer Stars
Achal Mishra Achal Mishra Abhinav Jha,Mira Jha,Satyam Jha

 

10.Noon Roti :

Noon Roti  is a film in Maithili language directed by Vikash Jha,released in year 2023.

Top 10 Maithili Film : Noon Roti

The film “Noon Roti ” is a remarkable addition to the Maithili cinema, a movie that places a new, refreshing and an engaging take on the contemporary issues that are plaguing Mithila region. The series has got good reviews for the real characters, social issues exploration and the Maithili culture depiction. In addition it has struck a chord with the viewer, the issue of unemployment, township and new India has been an event of many discussions.

Director Writer Stars
Vikash Jha Vikash Jha Vikas Jha, Roshni Jha, Diwakar Jha, Rishabh Kashyap , Prashant Rana and Mani Kaushik

 

Maithili Film List : Complete List

Movie Name Released Date
1. कन्यादान
1971
1979
3. ममता गाबय गीत  1982
4. इजोत 1997
5. सस्ता जिनगी महग सेनुर 1999
6. आऊ पिया हमर नगरी 2000
7. सपना भेल सुहाग 2001
8. ममता 2001
9. सेनुरक लाज 2004
10. कखन हरब दुख मोर 2005
11. दुलरुआ बाबु 2005
12. गरीबक बेटी 2006
13. खगरिया वाली भौजी 2007
14. सुहागिन 2008
15. सिंदूरदान 2008
16. काजर 2008
17. लक्ष्मी ऐलखिन हमर अंगना 2009
18. पिया संग प्रीत कोना हम करबै 2010
19. अंग पुत्र 2010
20. मायक कर्ज 2010
21. सेनुरिया 2011
22. माई के ममता 2011
23. प्रित के बाजी 2011
24. मुखिया जी 2011
25. सजना के अंगना में सोलह सिंगार    2011
26. पिरितया 2011
27. हम नय जायब पिया के गाम
28. अंहा छि हमरा लेल
29. चट मंगनी पट्ट भेल बियाह 2012
30. एक चुटकी सिन्दुर 2012
31. साजन अहां बिना  2012
32. खुरलुच्ची 2013
33. छूटत नहिं प्रेमक रंग 2013
34. हमर सौतिन  2013
35. मिथिला क योद्धा 2014
36. डमरु उस्ताद 2014
37. प्रेम प्रतिज्ञा  2014
38. हाफ मॉडर     3/10/2014
39. घोघमें चान्द 14/2/2014
40. हीरो-तोहर दिवाना 27/6/2014
41. बिकल दुल्हा मौगी के गुलाम 10/2014
42. मीत हमर जनम जनम के 11/2014
43. रमौलवाली 11/2014
44. जेहने साउस तेहने पुतौह  
45. प्रेमक बसात 2018
46. राज्जा रानी 2018
47. लागल प्रीत अहाँ सं 20/04/2018
48. लव यू दुल्हिन 18/10/2019
49. गामक घर (लघु फिल्म) 2019
50. ललका पाग 7/2020
51. दूल्हा चोर 21/3/2020
52. मिथिला मखान 2/10/2020
53. मैथिली 8/4/2022
54. समानांतर 2021
55. धुइन 10/2/2023
56. जैक्सन हॉल्ट 5/5/2023
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FAQs on Maithili Films:

Q: What are Maithili films?

A: Maithili films are movies produced in the Maithili language, primarily spoken in the Mithila region of Bihar, India, and parts of Nepal. These films depict stories, culture, and traditions relevant to the Maithili-speaking community.

Q: What themes do Maithili films typically explore?

A: Maithili films often explore themes such as love, family, tradition, rural life, societal issues, and cultural heritage. They aim to represent the nuances of Maithili culture and resonate with the audience’s experiences and values.

Q: How popular are Maithili films?

A: While Maithili films may not have the same level of recognition as mainstream Indian cinema, they hold significant cultural value within the Maithili-speaking community. Over the years, there has been a growing appreciation for Maithili cinema, both locally and internationally.

Q: Who are some prominent directors and actors in Maithili cinema?

A: Some notable directors in Maithili cinema include Nitin Neera Chandra, Achal Mishra, and Satyam Maheshwari. As for actors, names like Daya Shankar Pandey, Neetu Singh, and Kranti Prakash Jha have gained recognition for their contributions to the industry.

Q: How do Maithili films contribute to preserving Maithili culture?

A: Maithili films play a crucial role in preserving and promoting Maithili language, culture, and traditions. They serve as a platform for showcasing the rich heritage of the Maithili-speaking regions, thereby contributing to the preservation of cultural identity.

Q: Where can one watch Maithili films?

A: Maithili films are often screened in local theaters in regions where the language is spoken. Additionally, with the advent of online streaming platforms, some Maithili films may be available for viewing online, catering to a broader audience beyond the Maithili-speaking regions.

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