First song of ‘Kumari’ released

Kumari, the new Nepali romantic film directed by Dinesh Raut, has released its first official song, “Kata Chhau Mero Phool.” Along with the song launch, the production team announced that the film will be released nationwide on 6 Feb 2026. The release date, close to Valentine’s Day, suggests the film is targeting young audiences.

The song was first performed live during a grand announcement event held at Tundikhel, which generated significant attention on social media. Sung by Kehar Singh Limbu and his band Kehar & The Lunga, the track has been gaining popularity on YouTube and TikTok, particularly among GenZ listeners.

The film features Abhishek Khadka and Aakriti Rajbhandari in lead roles, both making their debut as main actors. The cast also includes Ghanshyam Joshi, Sunita Shrestha, Aakanksha Karki, Madhu Khadka, Sanam Shrestha, Saku Shah, Saroj Lamichhane, and Manisha Sharma, among others.

Director Raut, known for romantic films such as I Am Sorry, November Rain, and Classic, has recently focused on social-issue-based projects.