11th July,2024
Kathmandu — The Nepali film Riyal Ringet, which addresses contemporary and sensitive issues of Nepali society, has been released across the country starting today, Friday. The film, which portrays the struggles, pain, and real-life stories of Nepali migrant workers, was well-received during its premiere. According to distributors, the film has secured around 100 shows nationwide. At the premiere, audiences openly praised the film’s storyline, performances, music, and especially its strong social message. Viewers described the film as a “mirror of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Nepalis.”
The movie brings to the screen the lived experiences of Nepalis who have traveled to Gulf countries for employment. The title Riyal Ringet itself symbolically reflects the lives of migrant workers by incorporating the currencies of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. The lead roles are played by Pramod Chaulagain and Nita Dhungana. The film also features powerful performances from numerous other actors including Chhulthim Dolma Gurung, Rabindra Khadka, Dhruba Koirala, Prem Subba, Ramchandra Adhikari, Riar Rai, Roshan Shrestha, Ishwari Baral, Bimala Giri, Seema KC, Sandeep Tamang, Subash Thapa Magar, and Bishal Thapa.
Produced under the banner of Rebel Films by Gaganlal Pradhan and directed by Vibhor Pokharel, the screenplay is written by Pradeep Bhardwaj. Filming took place in India, Chitwan, Kathmandu, and Letang. Action direction was done by Roshan Shrestha, cinematography by Hari Ghale, editing by Bipin Mall, and background score by Kiran Tuladhar. The film’s music was composed by Ramchandra Kafle, Kiran Tuladhar, and Chandan Dhwaj KC, with vocals by Sugam Pokharel, Ketan Kshetri, Ramchandra Kafle, and Junu Rijal Kafle. The lyrics were penned by Amar Nyaupane, Ravi Mall, Kosis Kshetri, Pradeep Bhardwaj, and Chandan Dhwaj KC.
