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The trailer of the Nepali film ‘Anjila’, set to release on Falgun 29, was unveiled on Friday and has reached the second position in the YouTube trending movies section in Nepal. As of the time this news was prepared, the trailer had amassed nearly 800,000 views and received widespread positive feedback from the audience.
The trailer showcases the journey of Nepal’s women’s national football team captain and No. 1 goalkeeper, Anjila Tumbapo Subba—her passion for football, her abilities, the struggles she faced breaking societal barriers, and her rise to captaincy. Viewers have praised Anjila’s performance as an actress in a film based on her own life story.
Many viewers have expressed their emotional reactions after watching the trailer on YouTube. They believe that the film represents the struggles of Nepali women and will serve as an inspiration not only for athletes but also for many Nepali women facing similar challenges. Several comments on YouTube urge people to watch and support the film, as it tells the story of an athlete bringing pride to the nation.
Director Milan Chams has expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming love and response to the trailer of ‘Anjila.’ He shared his happiness over the film reaching second place in YouTube’s trending section and urged audiences to extend the same support to the movie. He specifically encouraged sports lovers and athletes to watch the film.
“This film tells the story of an athlete. While general audiences will watch it, I especially want to request sports lovers and athletes to support this film. If we can make it successful, Nepali filmmakers will be encouraged to invest in more sports-related films in the future,” Chams stated.
The film features Anjila alongside Prem Kumar Shrestha, Dayahang Rai, Sunil Thapa, Vijay Baral, Sirjana Subba, Mao Tse Gurung, and Buddhi Tamang. The cinematography was carried out by Sudip Baral, while Milan Shrestha handled the editing. The film was shot in Anjila’s birthplace, Ilam’s Aitabare, as well as in Jhapa and Kathmandu. Produced under the banner of Moon Love Entertainment, the film is produced by Prem Kumar Shrestha, with Tubendra Limbu, Binod Agrawal, and Rajesh Bagdia serving as co-producers.
