Kathmandu-Three Nepali films were released on the occasion of Dashain. Starting from Fulpati, i.e., September 29, the films Haribahadurko Jutta, Maitighar, and Balidan have been screened across Nepal.

Although released during the Dashain holidays, all three films have not been able to perform as well as expected in the domestic market. According to the ‘Box Office 2 Cinema’ app of the Film Development Board, Balidan earned a gross collection of Rs 10.56 million within two days.

On the first day (Sept 29), the film grossed Rs 5.71 million from 244 shows across Nepal, while on the second day, it collected Rs 4.85 million from 213 shows. Directed by Santosh Sen, Balidan features performances by Sameer Bhatt, Saugat Malla, Arpan Thapa, Richa Sharma, among others.

Similarly, Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta, starring veteran actor Haribansha Acharya in the lead role, earned a gross of Rs 5.96 million in two days.

The film grossed Rs 2.49 million from 134 shows on the first day and Rs 3.47 million on the second day, with the same number of shows.

Directed by Dipendra Kumar Khanal, the film stars Haribansha Acharya alongside Swastima Khadka, Prakash Saput, Priyanka Karki, Harihar Sharma, Divya Dev, Kiran KC, Rajaram Paudel, and others.

This marks the first time the much-loved character 'Haribahadur,' made popular by Acharya through television serials and stage plays, has been brought to the big screen.

The third release, Maitighar, grossed Rs 3.86 million within two days. On its opening day (Sept 29), it earned Rs 1.89 million from 144 shows, and on the second day, it collected Rs 1.97 million from 130 shows, according to the Box Office 2 Cinema app.

Produced by Rohit Adhikari and directed by Milan Tamang, the film features Kedar Ghimire, Upasana Singh Thakuri, Dhiraj Magar, and Prakash Saput in prominent roles.

In recent years, Nepali films have performed well during Dashain. It is for this reason that three films were scheduled for release this festive season.

 

Filmmakers say that the growing trend of releasing films during festivals stems from the expectation that movies receive greater audience turnout during the holiday period, leading to better box office performance