Nepali Films Creat Ripple

Nepali movies have seen unprecedented success in recent years, getting recognition in both the domestic market and abroad. Improved quality production, diverse storytelling and native stories that are relatable and trained actors have significantly improved the quality of films, drawing the audience toward our own movies. They have witnessed phenomenal success and have earned a very good income. The booming film industries have positive impacts on a country's economy, culture, global reputation and technological innovation. Nepali movies like Kalo Pothi and Sambala earned critical acclaim in various international film festivals, and they became a kind of trendsetters. 

Filmmakers now don’t hesitate to experiment with unconventional narrative structures, innovative cinematography and the use of technology. Nepali movies these days have certainly breathed a life into the film industry, appealing to a wider audience. 12 Gaun starring Biraj Bhatta and his son Samir Bhatta earned 200 million while Chhakka Panja 5 collected over Rs. 150 million. Likewise, Hrashwo Deergha released on November 14 racked up over 40 million domestically. Tel Visa is still running in theaters and has earned about 45 million. 

Likewise, movies like Chakka Panja, Kalo Pothi, Kabaddi Kabaddi and Pashupati Prasad changed the course of Nepali cinema. These movies attracted a significant number of audience and acted like a trailblazer. The movies featuring compelling stories, convincing characters and our original stories started gaining momentum. Replacing the movies that often imitated Bollywood and Hollywood ones, the Nepali movies that feature our own stories have started becoming popular.

Earlier, Hollywood and Bollywood movies dominated the local theatres. Nepali movies were weak in terms of story-telling and substance, they often failed to attract Nepali audience. However, with the release of the movie Sano Sansar, Nepali audience started taking Nepali movies seriously. They are refining themselves in terms of visual effects, animation and post-production, which has led to the enhancement of the movie quality.   

Over the past few years, Nepali movies have dominated the cinema halls with record high revenue collection and viewer turnout. Films like Chhaka Panja 5 and 12 Gaun became extremely popular among readers. Likewise, Purna Bahadur ko Sarangi set a milestone by becoming the first Nepali movie to earn approximately 500 million in the domestic market and 250 million abroad, with a total earning of Rs. 750 million. This is a phenomenal success of a Nepali movie, both critics and audiences applauded the movie. The success of these movies proves that Nepali movies can win the hearts of movie-goers while earning billions worldwide. 

Audiences have started turning to Nepali movies that have appealing stories, convincing characters and good storytelling styles. It feels like the golden era of Nepali cinema has begun. This achievement should inspire plot writers to come up with the stories with rich imagination and originality.  Senior filmmaker and writer Prakash Sayami said that this time, authentic Nepali films had broken traditional storytelling practice and helped expand the market, and slowly but steadily, they are gaining recognition on IMDb ratings. It is expected that their participation in international film festivals will transform the audience's perception of the Nepali cinema. If the Nepali film industry sustains this momentum, it will continue to flourish, promoting Nepali culture and image.