News & Festivals

Dispatchesfrom the set.

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New Project AnnouncedDecember 2026

Dhara Kala Movies unveils expanded slate — 12 features and 2 concepts in development

The studio announces its full 2026-27 production slate, spanning developed features, active productions, on-the-floor shoots and two future concept films across animation and social drama.

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Production BeginsNovember 2026

Principal photography launches for Pilgrimage to the Hidden Lake

Cameras roll in Nepal for the pilgrimage-drama, following travellers through high-altitude terrain to a sacred hidden lake.

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Behind-the-Scenes UpdateNovember 2026

The Mask of Bhairav — festival research diaries

The Kathmandu Valley shoot enters its ritual-documentation phase. Behind-the-scenes stills forthcoming.

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International Market ParticipationOctober 2026

TIFF: The Market 2026 — participation objective

Dhara Kala Movies continues to explore international film-market, festival and distribution opportunities for its growing slate of culturally driven projects. TIFF: The Market 2026 is a market-participation objective; no official selection is claimed.

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Trailer ReleaseSeptember 2026

Teaser trailer forthcoming — Eternal Flow: The Arrow of Arjun

A first teaser is in post-production. Release date to be announced.

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Cultural Research JourneyAugust 2026

Research team returns from Halesi Dham and Mustang

A four-week location-and-ritual research expedition informs three of the studio's upcoming productions.

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Festivals & Markets

Exploring international opportunities.

Dhara Kala Movies continues to explore international film-market, festival and distribution opportunities for its growing slate of culturally driven projects.

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International Film Festivals

Submission and participation plans for select international festivals across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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Film Markets

Market participation objective at TIFF: The Market 2026 and other industry markets.

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Project Development Programs

Engagement with international co-development labs and screenwriter programs.

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Cultural Screenings

Community and cultural-institution screenings within Nepal, India and diaspora regions.

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Press and Media

Press outreach across trade publications and cultural-affairs media.

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Distribution Opportunities

Active discussions with domestic and international distribution partners.