Among his best-known films are Pita-Putro, Prabhati Pokhir Gaan, Hiya Diya Niya, Daag, Nayak and Bidhata.
[1] Barua is widely regarded in Assam to have been one of the directors who helped popularize and establish Assamese cinema outside the state, primarily elsewhere in India where other industries had historically dominated.
[3] Munin Barua started his career in Assamese cinema as a scriptwriter and assistant director in mid 70's.
He has written scripts for 21 films, which include Bowari, Ghar-Sansar, Sonmoina, Mon-Mandir, Sewali, Daag, Barood, Rong, Maya, Bidhata etc.
Apart from movies Barua also directed television serials like - Papu Nikur Xongbad and Rudra (Telefilm).