Two Nepali Films, 'Lalibazaar' and 'Roll No. 1', Achieve Box Office Success

Kathmandu. Two films based on educational and social themes have made a strong presence at the box office in the Nepali film market. The much-anticipated film 'Lalibazaar', which was released on April 25, has entered its sixth week of screening from today, Friday.

Among the films released since the beginning of the new year, 2083 BS, 'Lalibazaar' has emerged as the frontrunner in both commercial and critical aspects. Produced under the banner of Shatkon Arts, this film has already grossed over 9 crore rupees in the domestic market alone.

'Lalibazaar', which is doing splendid business in Nepal, is also set to begin its diaspora (overseas) screening. The international screening of the film is set to commence from Europe's Denmark. According to producer Max Dipesh Khatri, special screenings of the film will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 5, 6, and 7.

Speaking about the preparations for overseas screening, producer Khatri said, 'We have been receiving inquiries about when the overseas screening would happen after receiving love from the audience in Nepal. Finally, we are starting the screening from Denmark in Europe. We are also finalizing the schedule for screenings in other countries soon.'

He informed that the audience has liked the film a lot because it primarily focuses on the positive impact of the light of education on society. The film, with story and direction by Yam Thapa, features actors Swastima Khadka, Rabindra Singh Baniyain, Samaira Thapa, Mukund Kumar Shrestha, and others, while Bishal Devkota and Prasansha Subedi have debuted with this film.

Similarly, another film based on children and the education system, 'Roll No. 1', has also entered its third week of screening from today. Due to positive word-of-mouth publicity, this film has done business of approximately one crore rupees by the end of its second week.

The story weaves the sacrifices and struggles of parents for the happiness and bright future of their children. Furthermore, the film seriously addresses the negative impact of the existing education system on a child's psychology and the consequences it brings to a child's entire life.

The film's producer Binod Poudel stated that they are receiving very positive feedback from the audience who have visited the cinema halls, and because of that, the number of viewers increased in the second week. The film, produced by Binod Poudel and Janvi Poudel, stars Mukun Bhusal, Sushank Mainali, Renu Yogi, and Sirjana Adhikari in lead roles, along with child artists Nirbhik Regmi, Rinche n Lama, Sayam Katuwal, and Sijal Shrestha. As the film's subject matter is educational and message-oriented, a large presence of school and college students has been observed in the halls.