Local films earn Rs. 1.084 billion in 2082 BS

Kathmandu, Apr. 7: Nepali films released from April 14, 2025, to April 1, 2026, earned Rs. 1.084 billion at the box office.

According to the statistics released by the Film Development Board on Monday, the number of cinemagoers who watched Nepali films stood at 3,781,544.

Likewise, in the international film sector, collections worth Rs. 1.115 billion were recorded, with 3,322,757 tickets sold, according to the statistics.

The data further shows that 458,778 more viewers visited cinema halls to watch domestic films this year.

Releasing the annual status report of films screened from the Nepali New Year for the current fiscal year 2082 BS, the Board published the latest film statistics. 

According to the published details, 230 films were registered with the Board this year, while 94 films received censor recommendations.

According to the Board, during this period, 56 Nepali films and 93 international films were screened. Likewise, eight new cinema halls were registered across the country, bringing the total number of operational halls to 172.

The distribution sector also saw notable activity this year. 

According to the Board’s details, nine new distributors were registered, taking the total number of distributors to 44.

This year, the Nepali film ‘Paran’, directed by Deepak Prasad Acharya, became the highest-grossing Nepali film at the domestic box office. According to the data, Paran earned a gross of Rs. 177.68 million, with a total of 630,691 tickets sold.

The second-highest-grossing film of the year is ‘Aa Bata Aama’, directed by Chandra Pant and starring Paul Shah in the lead role. The film has earned Rs. 131.38 million so far and is still screening in Nepali cinemas.

In third place is ‘Jerry on Top’, starring Anmol KC, which earned Rs. 122.88 million.

The fourth position is held by ‘Unko Sweater’, which grossed Rs. 114.19 million.

Since ‘Aa Bata Aama’ and ‘Hami Teen Bhai’ are still running in Nepali cinemas, their earnings may continue to increase.

A total of 56 Nepali films have been released this year.

The annual report made public by the Film Development Board indicates that the production, exhibition, distribution and commercial activities of the Nepali film industry continue to expand.

The Board has expressed confidence that such statistics will provide an important basis for evaluating the real state of the film sector, formulating policy plans and determining the future of the industry.