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Nepali narrative film Lokanti, produced under the banner of Krishan Films, is set to hit cinema halls across the country simultaneously from Friday, Dec 12. Along with the announcement of its release date, the makers have also unveiled the film’s first-look poster. Directed by Ranjit Rana, Lokanti is presented as a complete family drama, placing themes of family, love, struggle, peace, and subtle social conflicts at its core.

Actor Yasraj Garach plays the lead role in the film, which has been shot in the natural and authentic locations of Kavre district. The movie aims to highlight the social sensitivities embedded within a family love story.

Produced by Santosh Neupane, the film features actress and model Richa Thapa opposite Garach. Other key cast members include Bimala Limbu, Kumar Neupane, Bikash Adhikari, Daman Rupakheti, and Govinda Prabhat. The film also marks the acting debut of Kumar Neupane and Bikash Adhikari, both of whom have expressed excitement about their first venture.

The music is composed by Bikash Chaudhary, while Ronish Tamang has handled the cinematography. Rooted in Nepali culture, Lokanti promises audiences a fresh blend of emotion and social storytelling.

Singer and composer Arjun Sapkota’s new song “Jhaliko” has been released through his official YouTube channel. The song features vocals by Sapkota along with popular singers Melina Rai and Samikshya Adhikari.

The lyrics were penned by Santosh Sapkota, with contributions from Krishna Reule and Pradeep Rodan in the hook line and ghazal sections, respectively.

The music video, based on a story by Dipa Simkhada and Bishal Ghimire, portrays the pain and struggles of Nepalis who go abroad for employment. It highlights the harsh reality of migrant workers leaving home with dreams of a better future, only to return in coffins.

Directed by Bishal Ghimire, the video stars Arjun Kusum Bhandari and Shibu Pandey in lead roles. It also features performances by Rajendra Aryal, Santosh Sapkota, Sabin Dotel, and Shreedhar Adhikari. The cinematography is by Buddha Thapa, and the video has been edited by Dinson Shah.

Christine L Mace, a black-and-white photographer based in New York City, presented her latest exhibition, Sacred City, at Mcube Gallery in Lalitpur. The showcase, which ran from Oct 26 to 30, marked her first international exhibition.

Sacred City explores authentic human experiences and the spiritual essence of daily life through natural, unposed photographs. Mace’s work centers on humanizing the “other” and capturing fleeting moments of genuine connection among people, spaces, and places.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the series, Mace said, “After my surgery, I lost a lot of myself and realized there wasn’t much humanity left in the chaos of daily life. I began searching for a spiritual quest and wanted to document people who pray. Through Sacred City, I aim to highlight sacred and spiritual places in Nepal and across South Asia.”

She described her visit to Nepal as deeply moving: “I loved the experiences here and my work in this environment. Watching children play around temples and stupas as if they were playgrounds was wonderful—it showed how culture and daily life blend beautifully here.”

Mace draws inspiration from photographer Richard Sandler, known for capturing the soul of New York City through his street photography. In 2019, her photo series Dominoes in Havana won First Place in the Black and White Category at the 14th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, cementing her place as a leading contemporary black-and-white photographer.

The Nepali film Hostel 3, the third installment of the popular Hostel franchise, has crossed borders and won hearts in India, marking another milestone for Nepali cinema. After achieving a record-breaking 51-day run in Nepal, the film has now replicated the same success in India.

According to Indian distributor Suraj Khadka, Hostel 3 has completed 51 consecutive days of screening at the SVF Cinema, Rink Mall in Darjeeling, where it has been showing since Sept 5. The film was distributed in India by Gorkha Film Production and Super Cinema, reaching over 50 theaters across Sikkim, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Guwahati, Assam, and Manipur.

Director Sashank Kandel expressed his delight at the film’s achievement across the border. “First of all, I want to thank Durgesh Films for trusting and permitting the production of such a large franchise,” he said. “I am equally grateful to everyone involved in production, distribution, and promotion for making this possible.”

Hostel 3 portrays the ups and downs of campus life, exploring themes of love, friendship, and struggle—making it particularly popular among the youth. The film features Paras Bam Thakuri (Kulboy), Rihan Giri, Padam Tamang, Ashish Ghimire, Simran Pant, Hena Nagarkoti, Sama Parajuli, Umar Khan, Santosh Baniya, and Ashish Purush in key roles.

The film’s writer and associate director is Madhav Sharma, with Suresh Kandel and Govinda Adhikari serving as producers. The co-producers include Shishir Gyawali, Anish Sigdel, and Kundan Gupta. Shankar Koirala is the executive producer, and Kosis Raj Kshetri worked as the line producer.

Following its commercial success, Hostel 3 is now available for streaming on Cinemaghar App. Viewers can watch the movie via Google Play Store, App Store, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, and LG WebOS, or through web browsers and Chromecast on their computers.