‘Unko Sweater’ set for India release: Screens from Sikkim to Delhi
Produced by Artmandu, the film will be distributed in India by Aslee Production, according to an official statement.
KATHMANDU: The Nepali box office sensation Unko Sweater, which grossed over Rs 120 million domestically, is set to release in India.
Produced by Artmandu, the film will be distributed in India by Aslee Production, according to an official statement.
Director Naveen Chauhan announced that the film will premiere on Nov 21 in major Indian cities including Darjeeling, Siliguri, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Assam, and Delhi as part of its first phase.
Having recently received clearance from India’s Central Board of Film Certification, Unko Sweater will be screened at prominent theaters such as SBF Cinema in Darjeeling, Kurseong Fantasy Cinema, Namchi Imperial Cinema, Denjong and Bajra Cinemas in Gangtok, INOX Gangtok, INOX Siliguri City Center, INOX Vega Circle, INOX Agropolis Siliguri, and South City Siliguri.
The screenings are strategically targeted at Nepali-speaking audiences and the Nepali community in the Himalayan regions.
Ahead of the official release, a special premiere will be held in Sikkim on Nov 20, with the participation of lead actors Bipin Karki and Alex Paras, singer Sujan Chapagain, director Naveen Chauhan, as well as local Nepali artists and state dignitaries.
Originally released in Nepal on May 9, Unko Sweater ran in about 40 theaters nationwide for 51 days, earning widespread acclaim.
Written and directed by Naveen Chauhan, the film was praised for its authentic storytelling, powerful performances, and soulful music that resonated with audiences and critics alike.
The cast includes Bipin Karki, Miruna Magar, Alex Paras, Pariksha Limbu, Wilson Bikram Rai, Bhavana Khapangi Magar, and Sunil Pokhrel.
Songs are performed by Sujan Chapagain, with music direction by Kobid Bajracharya.
Aslee Production expressed optimism that Unko Sweater will make a strong impact on Indian audiences, just as it did in Nepal.
They highlighted that the film’s cultural richness and compelling narrative will not only appeal to Nepali-speaking communities but also attract a broader audience seeking authentic storytelling.
