The Nepali Movie ‘Ek Mutthi Badal’ is officially scheduled to hit theaters on Jestha 1, 2083 (May 15, 2026). The release date was announced by Gauthali Entertainment on Sunday, timed perfectly with the celebration of International Women’s Day—a fitting tribute for a film led by a predominantly female crew.
Produced by Gauthali Entertainment and Mana Productions, and distributed domestically by RR Films, the movie is already making history on the international stage.
A Milestone for International Recognition
Directed and written by Sahara Sharma, Ek Mutthi Badal has broken new ground for the industry:
Hubert Bals Fund: Sahara Sharma has become the first Nepali female director to receive the prestigious Hubert Bals Fund (HBF) + Europe Post-Production Grant, worth €60,000 (approx. NPR 8.7 million).
Global Festival Presence: Before its release, the project participated in the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film, the Locarno Open Doors Consultancy, and the West Meets East Screenplay Lab.
Elite Technical Team: The film features an international technical crew, including Vietnamese cinematographer Linh Dan Nguyen Phan and editor Deepa Bhatia (known for Taare Zameen Par).
The Story: Three Generations, One Day
Set against the backdrop of a single day during a wedding season in a small town, the film explores:
Generational Tensions: The emotional ebb and flow between three generations of a Nepali family.
Sacrifice and Freedom: The struggle of a young middle-class woman (played by Aanchal Sharma) as she navigates societal expectations versus her personal quest for freedom.
Domestic Realities: Themes of belonging and the invisible roles women play in building homes they may never truly call their own.
Cast and Production Ensemble
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Lead Cast | Aanchal Sharma, Nisha Sharma, Usha Rajak |
| Supporting Cast | Bheema Mainali, Asmita Gautam, Shekhar Chapagain, Manish Niraula |
| Director / Writer | Sahara Sharma |
| Producer | Abhimanyu Dixit |
| Executive Producer | Nikun Shrestha |
Why It’s a Must-Watch
In The Film Nepal, Ek Mutthi Badal is being viewed as more than just a movie; it is a "She-nema" movement. By placing women both in front of and behind the camera, Sahara Sharma is challenging the traditional male-centric narratives of the industry.
Actually, after seeing Aanchal Sharma in more commercial roles, it’s exciting to see her lead a project that has earned such high praise from European film funds. It shows that the 2083 film calendar is starting with a serious focus on quality and international standards. Or at least, it proves that "a handful of clouds" can indeed carry the weight of a massive change in Nepali storytelling.
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