Nepali Cinema
How Anup Poudel took Nepali cinema to Cannes
Poudel’s journey from a movie-goer in Kavre to an award-winning producer reflects the growing global reach of Nepali independent cinema. Anup Poudel’s eyes welled up as he stood inside the Shuvaka...
Nikhil Upreti Aims to Compete with International Films Through 'Acharya'
Kathmandu. Actor and director Nikhil Upreti has stated that he is making efforts to reduce the influence of foreign films in Nepali cinema and provide Nepali audiences with international-level tast...
Nepali cinema needs more trust, not censorship
While Nepali cinema is broadening its horizons into national and international festivals, the question of control versus freedom in cinema and artistic expression continues to linger. Films focuse...
From cinema halls to social media: How Nepali films are facing a new piracy threat
As audiences record films from cinema seats and circulate them online, Nepali filmmakers are navigating the growing piracy problem. When Suman Giri, one of the producers of Nepal’s third-highest g...
Two New Nepali Films Release Today
Kathmandu. Today, Friday, 2 new Nepali films have been released in Nepali film houses. The films are ‘Pension Patta’ and ‘Behuli’. Although three films were announced to be released from today, the...
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What Nepali cinema has changed—and what it hasn’t
The Board’s ‘Old Is Gold’ exhibition offers a window into how Nepali cinema—and Nepali society—has changed, while revealing what remains familiar. Before the lights dimmed, the audience was alread...
Old Nepali Films Draw Crowds in 'Old is Gold' Series
Kathmandu, July 30: In the current era dominated by state-of-the-art multiplexes and digital streaming (OTT) platforms, would audiences flock to watch Nepali films from decades ago? For many, the a...
Q&A: A single film can open a door, but lasting change requires a stronger ecosystem
After ‘Elephants in the Fog’ made history at Cannes 2026, director Abinash Bikram Shah reflects on the win and why Nepali cinema still needs structural support to grow beyond isolated success. Nep...
Actress Menuka Majhi Achieves Dream of Lead Role in 'Lajjawati' After Decade
Kathmandu. How long does it take to get a lead role in Nepali films? Some get such a role in their first film, while some get it after half a dozen films. It was the same for actress Menuka Majhi....
Nepal Everest Film Festival Connects Nepali Cinema with Chinese Market
Kathmandu. The 'Nepal Everest Film Festival' organized with the objective of connecting Nepali cinema with the Chinese market is expected to take Nepali cinema to new heights in bilateral cultural ...