After a successful premiere on Monday of Anjila, where the audience gave positive feedback, theaters are confident about the film’s potential. Director Milan Chams shared that, by Wednesday morning, over 110 shows had already been confirmed, with expectations for more to be added. He emphasized that the audience’s response is more important than the number of shows, and they are optimistic about the turnout.
Release Date and Booking Information
Nepali film ‘Anjila’ is set to hit theaters on Thursday, just before the Holi festival. Advance booking for the film has already started, following an enthusiastic premiere in Kathmandu. Despite other films, including ‘Hostel 3’, being released around the same time, theaters are offering a good number of shows for ‘Anjila’.
Cast and Crew
‘Anjila’ tells the inspiring true story of Anjila Tumbapo Subba’s journey in the world of sports, from her childhood struggles to her career success. She herself stars in the lead role. The film also features a talented supporting cast including Sunil Thapa, Dayahang Rai, Vijay Baral, Srijana Subba, Mao Tse Gurung, and Buddhi Tamang. The movie was filmed in locations such as Ilam, Jhapa, and Kathmandu, capturing the essence of Anjila’s roots.
Director and Producer’s Vision
Director Milan Chams expressed that creating a sports-themed film with Nepali resources was both challenging and rewarding. He believes that ‘Anjila’ will make a lasting impact. Producer Premkumar Shrestha hopes the film will inspire young people to pursue sports, as it showcases her’s hard-fought journey.
International Premiere and Global Reception
Before its theatrical release in Nepal, the movie was premiered in multiple international locations, including Hong Kong, Korea, the UK, the USA, Australia, and Japan. Early screenings have received a positive response, with high expectations for the film’s success in theaters worldwide.
