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Kathmandu — The upcoming Nepali film Pahad, directed by Tulsi Ghimire, is set to release on Baisakh 1, 2083, coinciding with the Nepali New Year.
The film depicts the social and economic challenges faced by highland communities after young people migrate abroad. According to director Ghimire, the storyline portrays the bitter realities of society while remaining suitable for family audiences.
“We finalized the release date after discussions with distributors. The timing works for both domestic and international screenings and allows us to complete the remaining production work. Being a family-oriented story, we are releasing it when audiences can watch together,” said Ghimire.
Having previously worked with veteran actors Madan Krishna Shrestha (‘Balidan’) and Sunil Thapa (‘Chino’), Ghimire expressed confidence that collaboration between experienced and new actors would yield strong results.
Produced by Ojaswi KC, cinematography by Pramod Pradhan, and under the banner of Bhagyaratna Films Pvt. Ltd., the film features actors Vipin Karki, Sunil Thapa, Madan Krishna Shrestha, Renunath Yogi, Arun Chhetri, Ravindra Singh Baniya, Salona Bajracharya, and introduces Ghimire’s youngest daughter Panchami Ghimire as an actress. Production design is managed by Ghimire’s elder daughter Bhawana Ghimire.
Music direction is by Ranjit Gajmer, creative direction by Bharti Ghimire, with co-producers Rimpoche Lama Thing and Suresh Lama Thing. Distribution will be handled by Vaingkatesh Entertainment in Nepal and Seven Seas International Films overseas, while publicity design is by Royal Bhimsen and Trident Concept.
