Toro (film)

Toro
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kirmil Soraisam
Produced by	Jinatombi Soraisam
Written by	Kirmil Soraisam
Starring	Redy Yumnam Bala Hijam Soma Laishram RK Hemabati Ghanashyam Sorri Senjam Pakhangba Surjit Saikhom Dhanamanjuri Pamba Elangbam Mangal
Music by	Bishow Chanambam Nanao Sagolmang
Cinematography	Herojit Thongam Surjit Ningthoukhongjam(Guest) Ibomcha Irom(Guest) Arun Khongman(Guest)
Production company	Mami Mahei Pictures
Distributed by	Mami Mahei Pictures
Release dates	9 April 2015
Country	India
Language	Manipuri

Toro is a 2015 Manipuri film written and directed by Kirmil Soraisam, produced by Jinatombi Soraisam and presented by Sanamatum. The film features Soma Laishram as the titular protagonist, with Redy Yumnam, and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. Many actors like R.K. Hemabati, Ghanashyam, Dhanamanjuri, Surjit, Pakhangba, Mangal, Pamba Elangbam, Sorri Senjam, etc. and many more are playing supporting roles. After the release of its trailer^[1] and the two songs Lei Eigi Nungshiba Ama (Surma Chanu & Bishow Chanambam) and Nangna Khangbidraba Nungshiba (Pusparani Huidrom), the expectations on the movie have skyrocketed and audiences are sure that the film is going to be a visual treat for them.^[2]

Toro was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 9 April 2015.^[3] The film was screened in theatres of Manipur in September 2015. The film was screened at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar from 18 September 2015.

Cast

• Bala Hijam as Thoibi
• Redy Yumnam as Kimi
• Soma Laishram as Toro
• Surjit Saikhom
• Pakhangba
• R.K. Hemabati
• Ghanashyam
• Dhanamanjuri
• Mangal
• Pamba Elangbam
• Sorri Senjam

Synopsis

Toro is the story of Kimi (Redy) and Toro (Soma). Both of them were students at the Manipur University. Toro Takhellambam had no friends except her family, her mother and her little sister. Kimi Soraisam enters her life and they became best friends. Being so close to each other, Kimi and Toro would probably have fallen in love. However, they were too busy enjoying themselves being best buddies. And then Thoibi (Bala), the dazzling beauty came into their lives. For Toro, Thoibi was a third member of their friendship, however...^[4]

Review

e-pao.net wrote, "Toro is a film of Romantic love triangle and will show you the best ever chemistry of Redy Yumnam and Bala Hijam. It is a well characterized film in which Kimi (Redy) is torn between Toro (Soma) and Thoibi (Bala) of their radically contrasting personalities." ^[5]

Soundtrack

Bishow Chanambam and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film and Kirmil Soraisam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Lei Eigi Nungshiba Ama and Nangna Khangbidraba.

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