Cannes Film Festival

The Nepali film 'Elephant in the Fog,' directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic achievement for Nepali cinema. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, stated that Nepal's presence and recognition at the festival have elevated the stature of the nation's film and creative industries on a global stage.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol stated that the selection of a Nepalese feature film at the Cannes Film Festival is a proud milestone for the nation. Dangol, who attended the film's premiere, highlighted this as a significant breakthrough for the domestic film industry on the global stage. Kathmandu Metropolitan City has also passed a directive to systematically support and promote the creative sector.

The film 'Roll No. 1' has launched a school video contest encouraging students to share their school life stories for cash prizes, while Nepal's Film Development Board is facing accusations of mismanaging its stall at the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile, the South Indian film 'Karuppu' is nearing 100 crore in earnings within five days of its release.