South Indian film becoming a 'threat' for Nepali films?

South Indian film becoming a 'threat' for Nepali films?

Producer Arjun Kumar did not release the movie 'Chapali Height 3' because of the South Indian Hindi dub movie 'Pushpa'. The release date of the movie, which was postponed from December 2, has now been fixed for December 12.

After the Hindi dub movie 'RRR' from the South entered Nepal next year, the Nepali producers did not dare to release the movie. The Hindi dub movie 'Radhe Shyam' from the South is going to be released on March 12. If it enters Nepal, this movie can also be a threat for 'Chapali Height 3'.

Due to the movie 'Pushpa', the Nepali movie 'Kathputali' which was released on Friday got fewer shows in multiplexes. The movie 'Churifuri' released last year did not get any show in the multiplex. However, for the past three years, Pushpa has been occupying multiplexes. Even in the third year, fresh release Nepali movie has got less show than 'Pushpa'. The exhibitors who have given prime-time shows to foreign films have done a disservice to Nepali films.

After the collapse of the Corona epidemic, the condition of cinema halls in Nepal changed. When the cinema halls were closed for a long time, most of the single halls which were the stronghold of Nepali cinema were closed. Gopi Krishna Hall was demolished. Most single halls across the country, including Kathmandu, were closed. When these halls are closed, Nepali makers will have to face not only Bollywood and Hollywood movies but also movies from the South directly in multiplexes. Which is clear to affect the initial business of Nepali film.

Producer Arjun Kumar even called the producer who made Nepali films a fool. He has even argued that the existence of Nepali films will end now.

Arjun says, ‘Now the Hindi dub movie of the South is sure to be a call for Nepali movies. Now I am the only one who has spoken. Most of the producers will certainly be afflicted with this problem in the future. '

Sunil Kumar Thapa, the producer of the Nepali movie 'A Mero Hazur 4' has not been able to fix the release date of the movie 'KGF 2' from the South. He is waiting for the release of his movie according to the release schedule of 'KGF 2'.

Nepali producers, who had clashed only with Bollywood star actors before the lockdown, now have to share shows with movies from the South.

Distributors are also investing heavily in Nepal as it is possible to earn good money by bringing movies from the South cheaply. Pushpa was brought to Nepal after paying more than 10 million Indian rupees. However, the film has made a good profit for the distributor. This has further increased the distributors' attachment to Southern films. The distributor is rumored to have spent over Rs 20 million for RRR, which is set to be released next week.

There is no happiness just by making a good film

Film writer and critic Samipyaraj Timilsina says that the makers of Nepali films will not be happy just by making a good film. "I used to argue that you have to compete by making a good film. But, even this argument doesn't work anymore. Because, even though it is good in India, the example of 83 movies not being played is applicable in Nepal as well, 'he says.

According to him, viewers can only spend money on some movies. If they set aside their budget for foreign films, Nepali films may not run well.

He says that the South Indian film became a threat to the Nepali market a decade ago. "Films and artists from the South have been in our home for over a decade now," says Timilsina. The result of that is finally visible in the hall. Now there are only two ways for Nepali movies. '

According to him, the film should be released in Nepal by adopting the model of China and Korea in the quota system. Either way, you have to compete with foreign films.

Timilsina said that it was unfortunate that the recently released Nepali film 'Puppet' got fewer shows than the southern film 'Pushpa' which was being screened in the third week. "It simply came to our notice then. But, what to do? Multiplexes are dominated by foreign movies. No one talks about the injustice of Nepali film, 'he says.

Shows should be set aside for Nepali films: Deepak Raj Giri

Producer and actor Deepak Raj Giri, on the other hand, says that only South films are not a threat to Nepali films. "All foreign films are a threat to us," he says. The film industry falls within the realm of art and culture. Whoever bought a movie in any language from where he could get it. But, isn't it a word to preserve the art and culture of the country? '

Giri further says, "Why does even a big country like China has to quota foreign films?" China also believes in open trade. However, if a Hindi movie is to be opened in China, it will be twelve o'clock. What this means is that this is enough to destroy the art culture of any country. '

Giri alleged that the work of the Film Development Board was not just about recruiting staff by raising taxes on foreign films. ‘At least the state should have reserved 25 percent seats for indigenous films. It's not just about art and culture, 'he says.

He says that a film worth Rs 10 million will be made by a film made on a budget of billions. "I am just tired of shouting for so long. Few people in our area speak out against anomalies. "There are a lot of people who are trying to be heroes by keeping quiet," he says.

Giri argues that the destiny of every Nepali film will be like 'Chapali Height 3' if the rule of giving 25 percent solution to indigenous films is not imposed. He says, "When two Hindi and English films from the South are released simultaneously, the destiny of Nepali films to run away and finally to compete with the films of their own country is even more apparent."

Foreigners should not be stopped, but not all films should be brought: Chhabiraj Ojha

Veteran Nepali filmmaker Chhabiraj Ojha said that there is a fear that the influx of foreign films will flood the Nepali film industry. He said, "Because of Corona, many foreign films were not released. However, the construction process did not stop. Now, when all the movies come out at once, Nepali movies have to be swept away. My point is that it is not necessary to bring all the films to Nepal and release them. '

He added, "Foreign films are given good shows and Nepali films are given morning shows." This work should not be done by exhibitors. Let's love Nepali movies. Good and expected foreign films should be brought. But, if 700 films are made in the South every year, not all of them have to be brought. '

Ojha said that multiplexes should not be used by Nepali manufacturers as there are only a few single halls left. ‘Arjun Kumar has always made films for multiplex light. How can a producer make a movie now that he is being bullied by the exhibitors? If you don't love Nepali movies, you will definitely fall in love with foreigners, 'he says.

If the rules are not made to protect Nepali films from the state level, then there is an analysis of filmmakers that films in every language, not just South Indian, will become a 'threat'.

RRR's release date was postponed indefinitely

With the rise of corona infection in India, it has started spreading in various states. The Delhi government has decided to close cinema halls completely. As the number of corona infections is increasing daily, strict rules have been enforced in various states. Which has a direct impact on the world of entertainment.

The release dates of Bollywood and Southern films ready for release are being postponed.

Meanwhile, South's much-awaited movie 'RRR' has been postponed. The movie was scheduled to be released next Friday. However, the release date of the film has been postponed due to the rising number of Corona infections in India. Directed by SS Rajmouli, the film stars Junior NTR, Ramcharan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.

The production team had already spent a lot of money to promote the film. The movie also sold more than 1 million tickets for the US premiere. Nepali distributors also spent a lot of money on the rights of the film.