KATHMANDU: The Nepali film Mirmire, starring Dayahang Rai, has hit theaters today, coinciding with the Maghe Sankranti holiday.

Directed and written by Yam Sherpa and presented by Yarsa Films, Mirmire explores the emotional bond between a father and daughter, intertwined with a complex love triangle.

Dayahang Rai said he took on the role to challenge the notion that Nepali actors lack passion.

The film features an ensemble cast including Dayahang Rai, Prakash Saput, Sirjana Ninglekhu, Maotse Gurung, Chhulthim Gurung, Bholaraj Sapkota, Bimal Yadav, Shaisa Gauchan, Divisha Pant, Chirag Shrestha, and Namanraj Gajurel.

Producers include Nimu Sherpa, Chhonga Lama Sherpa, and Angchiring Sherpa, with co-producers Govinda Bohara and Sudip Kunwar.

Rohit Kattel of RR Films serves as executive producer and distributor alongside Ratna Shrestha.

Running 105 minutes, Mirmire has secured over 150 shows nationwide.

Kathmandu’s largest multiplex chain, QFX, is screening 16 shows, while INI’s six outlets have 11 shows.

Other cinemas, including Big Movies, FCube, and One Cinemas, are also showcasing the film across multiple locations.

KATHMANDU: The film Gobar Ganesh, directed by Balchi Dhurbe (Marichman Shrestha), has hit theaters nationwide today, coinciding with the Maghe Sankranti holiday.

The 140-minute social drama explores the dreams of ordinary citizens striving for a better life in Kathmandu, highlighting the gap between aspiration and reality.

Produced under Balchi Dhurve Films, the movie features an ensemble cast including Balchi Dhurve, Barsha Siwakoti, Binod Neupane, Padam Tamang, Nirmal Sharma, Laxminath Timalsina, Santosh Bania, Sandeep Lama, Maotse Gurung, Sitadevi Timalsina, Pujan Ghimire (Puku), Buddhi Tamang, Bishal Pahari, Ramesh Budhathoki, and Swastika Lamichhane.

The crew includes Taranath Neupane as chief editor, Yogesh Kaji Shah handling the background music, Shankar Pandey in production, Shivram Shrestha as director of photography, and Bipin Mall in charge of editing.

Publicity design is by Towa Studio, with OSR Digital as the digital partner.

The film is distributed in Nepal by Shree Backstage Entertainment.

The trailer of Gobar Ganesh previously topped YouTube trending charts, and the team hopes the film’s theater reception will match its digital popularity.