Nepali film industry lost its motion to the pandemic. It’s unlikely to get it back anytime soon

Kathmandu valley’s chief district officers on September 1 lifted the prohibitory orders paving way for almost all businesses to run smoothly. Since then, clubs have opened along with restaurants and other major crowded areas. But, one place is yet to open – movie halls.

The CDOs gave permission to open halls, but they had one condition – a hall could open only if they operated with 50 per cent occupancy. But, a task force prepared by the Federation of Nepal Film Entrepreneurs on September 6 said that the operators would not be opening halls as the decision made by the government was unfavourable towards halls and multiplexes.