Film

The High Court Patan has ordered Shatkon Arts to submit a soft copy of the film 'Lalibazaar' for judicial review, allowing the court to examine its content. The court also requested the original case records from the Central Film Censorship Committee regarding the film's screening approval. A decision on issuing an interim order is pending, with the next hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Nepali films are showing varied commercial success, with 'Lalibazar' topping earnings, while Bollywood faces a downturn with 'Chand Mera Dil' underperforming. Meanwhile, a 'Kite of Dreams' carrying messages from Gaza children reached the Mount Everest summit as part of an awareness campaign.

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.

The shooting for the Nepali social drama film 'Paanch Pandav' has concluded after 66 days of filming, with production commencing on March 16. Meanwhile, the film 'Lalibazar' has achieved a box office collection exceeding 5.76 crore rupees as of last Saturday, with 196,406 viewers purchasing tickets.

QFX Cinemas has officially reopened its upgraded multiplex in Itahari, Koshi Province, following a fire incident and extensive renovations. The reopening featured a special premiere screening of the Nepali film “Mitajyu” on the eve of its nationwide release. The company stated the upgraded multiplex offers an improved cinematic experience with advanced technology and services.