Three new Nepali films hit theaters today

KATHMANDU: After a slow release schedule in Mangsir and Poush, the Nepali film industry is set for a surge in new releases.

From the last week of Magh onward, two to three films will premiere every week for the next few months.

Starting today, three new films—Mummy, Juna, and Sarang—have officially hit the theaters.

Sarang: A Tale of Childhood and Friendship

Directed by Prashant Tamang, Sarang delves into child psychology and friendship. Tamang, who also works as a dance instructor, believes that bringing children’s stories to the big screen can leave a positive impact.

“The film portrays how family conflicts affect children, the deep bonds formed in childhood, and social responsibility,” he shared.

The film stars Utpal Jha, Richa Sharma, Aditya Karki, Samrat Thapa, Suraj Tamang, and Samirman Dixit, among others.

Mummy: A Psychological Horror Thriller

Meanwhile, Mummy, directed by Samar Niraula, offers a unique take on the horror-psychological thriller genre, setting it apart from mainstream Nepali films.

“We’ve taken a different approach. The story is something I’ve wanted to bring to the big screen ever since I worked on several films and TV series. This concept will be new for Nepali audiences,” said Niraula.

The cast includes Priyanka Karki, Sulakshan Bharati, Diya Maske, Samip Niraula, Ayushi Dhakal, Jebis Shrestha, Geet Bisht, and Ghanshyam Joshi.

Juna: Ek Byatha – A Story Against Child Marriage and Gender Violence

The third release, Juna: Ek Byatha, is a socially conscious film directed by Jeevan Century. The film aims to raise awareness against child marriage and gender-based violence.

“The story reflects real incidents from our villages. If even a few viewers become more informed after watching the film, we’ll consider it a success,” Century stated.

Produced by Deepak Prasad Ghimire, the film stars Asmita Dhakal, Krishna Prasad Dhital, Deshbhakta Khanal, Rashmi Bhatt, Anita Basnet, and Kamal Bohora.

With these three diverse films now in theaters, Nepali audiences have a range of choices for their movie experience.