Movie with the longest running time (197 minutes) in the history of Manipuri cinema, Madhabee is based on the first Manipuri novel of the same title by Dr. Lamabam Kamal.

The blossoming love between Shandhyarani and Shailesh is marred by the poverty of Sheilesh's family, as he is unable to secure a foothold in society since he doesn't have the means.