The month of March, or more specifically March 8th, 2024 (Falgun 25), could be one of the special days for Nepali moviegoers, as three soon-to-be hit films, Upahaar, Rangeli, and Kandetaar, will be released at the same time. Each of the three films has its own audience to target, taking on different genres and each having the potential to be the next big hit, we’ll look into why the battle between the three will be intense in the box office.
Upahaar: Comedy Family Drama
The first film is Rekha Thapa’s Upahaar (Journey of Life), directed by Gyanendra Deuja, who previously directed the iconic film Muna Madan, Jhingedau, and the comedy-drama Chahabilal Kanjus Chaina. Upahaar will feature Rekha Thapa, Benisha Hamal, Pooja Sharma, Mukun Bhusal, Tej Giri, Samarpan Jung Karki, Shishir Rana, and Sushma Karki. We believe the film will follow the story of a Nepalese middle-class individual who wants to own a house or business so that they can earn a living, but their dreams will be dashed by the current political instability in Nepal, particularly in Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Taking on the genre of family drama, which is currently trendy in the Nepalese film industry, the film has the potential to be a box office success because it also focuses on connecting audiences with societal issues occurring in Nepal with a touch of comedy, family drama, and a serious story, as well as making the film a woman-centric movie delivering a message about the dream of women and the importance of women’s empowerment in society.
The film will star Rekha Thapa and Mukun Bhusal as a fresh pair, as well as Pooja Sharma and Benisha Hamal, which makes the casting interesting. and exciting, with good and talented cast members who have previously worked on popular hit films. Critics and audiences have always praised the director, Gyanendra Deuja’s visionary approach to creating a good social drama that has attracted and entertained audiences in most films. Based on the trailer and music, the film is sure to provide entertaining and good music, with singers and musicians such as Anju Panta, Arjun Pokharel, Babul Giri, Samikshya Adhikari, and several others working on Upahaar.
Rangeli: Crime Action Drama
The second film, Rangeli, directed by Arjun Subedi and starring Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar, Arpan Thapa, Prabin Khatiwada, Rupesh Jha, Sundar Dhital, and Santosh Sarkar, will be released on March 8. The film is about fear and the power to rule and will follow Bijay, a bold and rebellious gangster who seeks power and money to rule and control Rangeli, as well as several other antagonists/gangs who also want to rule Rangeli. Bijay, played by Dayahang Rai, also has a love interest, Miruna Magar.
Taking on the gangster theme which is sure to have a unique plotline with characters fighting for a throne with great actions, emotions, romance, and drama all contribute to the enjoyment and interesting aspect of watching the film for Nepali moviegoers. Along with the hit and popular pairing of Dayahang Rai and Miruna Magar the hit pie adds up with Arpan Thapa taking the role of antagonist. With the excellent selection of cast members such as Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar, Arpan Thapa, Prabin Khatiwada, and Rupesh Jha we can expect excellent performances by them.
With the great actions portrayed in its trailer, which appears to be both captivating and engaging to watch, as well as great dialogue and action scenes followed by a story of power and fear that the filmmakers have promised, the audience can expect a good film to be released soon in Nepali cinema that could be a blockbuster hit while attracting audiences who enjoy crime action dramas with unique plots.
Kandetar: Thrilling Action
Kandetar (Barbed Wire), directed by Nawal Khadka and starring Nawal Khadka, Gaurav Pahari, Surabina Karki, Rebika Gurung, and Prashant Yadav, is the third film releasing on March 8. Kandetar, a thrilling action-drama film, will portray courageous national defenders who demonstrate bravery and patriotism by defending the country’s soil from intruders.
The film will feature action scenes, patriotism, a look at the truth about the people who govern Nepal, and young people fighting for their country, led by the protagonist, a brave and courageous patriot who kills every enemy in his path. Using the theme of action drama while focusing more on patriotism and sending a social message to youth, the film could be a box office success, attracting patriotic youngster moviegoers.
The plotline appears to be very empowering, with fresh faces cast to deliver a message about the Nepalese border and why young people in the country must fight for their country and its land, depicting actions, emotions, movement, and great emotions that may appeal to the audience the film is aimed at.
Final Verdict
For us, Upahaar and Rangeli will have an intense battle at the theatre attracting a unique audience such as Nepali moviegoers who prefer family drama wanting to watch a movie with their family would prefer Upahaar while youngsters with their friends and dates might prefer Rangeli to watch on March 8, leading to their box office hit. Given Upahaar’s target audience, the film has the potential to win the box office battle among the three. With audiences ranging from couples to children to families, the battle between Upahaar and Rangeli will be interesting and intense.As for the Kandetaar, their theme primarily focuses on patriotism which is something new compared to the recent Nepalese Film industry, so the movie still has a chance to fight them at the box office.