Nepali films ready for Dashain rush

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Oct. 17: With the start of Dashain festival, Nepali films are making their way to cinemas.

The festival is considered a favourable time to release films, as it gives filmmakers a chance to recover their investment.

Four films are set to release during Dashain -  Aa Bata Aama 2, 12 Gaun 2, Chha Maya Chhapakkai 2 and Kabaddi 5: After Final Match.

Directed by Biraj Bhatta, 12 Gaun 2 was released across the country on Friday. The film features action, family relationships, struggle and revenge. It has initially received 100 shows nationwide.

According to the film's production team, QFX, the country's largest multiplex chain, has allocated 23 shows in the Kathmandu Valley and 22 outside the Valley for Friday. INI, the second-largest multiplex chain, has given the film 16 shows across its outlets nationwide.

Friends Cinemas has allocated 10 shows, One Cinemas eight and Big Movies three. Other multiplexes have yet to announce their schedules.