Nepal
October 2025

RAJAGUNJ (POOJA, SIR)

Director(s): Deepak Rauniyar

Cast: Asha Magrati, Dayahang Rai, Nikita Chandak, Reecha Sharma

Written by: Asha Magrati, David Barker, Deepak Rauniyar

Categories: New Releases, Non-English Language, Thriller

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SYNOPSIS

When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. But when she arrives, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, and she is forced to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women solve the case – but at what personal cost? Inspired by real events which took place in Southern Nepal in 2015. “another testament to Rauniyar’s prowess as filmmaker” – Asian Movie Pulse

Awards

Venice IFF Nominee: Orizzonti. Mumbai IFF Nominee South Asia Competition
Busan IFF Selection A Window on Asian Cinema
Bangkok World FF Nominee Lotus Award

Film Details

First Airline Avail: October 1, 2025

Genres: Crime, Thriller

Country(ies) of Origin: Nepal, Norway, United States

Original Language: Nepali

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