Mohan Rai’s “Mahanagar” set to hit the movie theaters from August 25

The award winning movie tells the story of struggles of people who come to Kathmandu from various places.

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Kathmandu: Mahanagar, a movie director by Mohan Rai, is releasing in theaters on August 25. The film tells the story of struggles of people who come to Kathmandu from various places. Mahanagar has been nominated for various national and international festivals and also won awards.

Mahanagar was screened in Kolkotta International Film Festival in 2021. It was officially screened at Brooklyn Film Festival, Nepal-America International Film Festival, Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, Asian Film Festival Barcelona (Spain), Pame International Film Festival (Nepal) and Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF).

Likewise, it was selected for screening in Indus Valley International Film Festival where it won the ‘most inspirational theme’ award, while also winning best film, best plot, best acting and best director award from NIFF.

The shootings for the film took 37 days to complete.

My next film will also be based on theme of life in the metropolis, Rai said.