Film Festivals Reveal Hidden Truth

The biggest challenge for the Nepali film industry is securing release slots that attract audiences," says Rakshya Singh Rana, a Nepali filmmaker, editor, and industry leader with over two decades of experience. Rakshya, the country’s first female film editor, further explains that competing with Bollywood is another significant hurdle. However, she notes a positive development: the success of Purna Bahadurko Sarangi, which surpassed Bollywood releases like Singham in Nepal and grossed over $ 1.73 million from seven international markets within three weeks of its release, making it the highest-grossing Nepali film in the international box office. This, she believes, demonstrates the industry’s potential, which could be fully realised with strategic alliances on film release timing and distribution.