Lonthoktabi has had a profound impact on Manipuri culture, influencing various aspects of the region's art, literature, and traditions. The stories have:
The influence of Lonthoktabi is visible in modern Manipuri cinema. O. Gautam's award-winning film Eikhoi Yum (Our Home) borrows the exact narrative structure of the Lonthoktabi story "The Broken Phiree (Vessel)." manipuri story collection lonthoktabi
The collection is typically presented in episodic parts, with some versions reaching over 60 episodes. Lonthoktabi (14) / Where there is love, there is life. Lonthoktabi has had a profound impact on Manipuri