Boksi Ko Ghar (Nepali: बोक्सीको घर, transl. House of Witch) is a 2024 Nepali psychological social-thriller film written and directed by Sulakshyan Bharati. It's based on a play written by Bharati himself, that focuses on issue of violence against women based on superstitious systems of witchcraft prevailed in Nepali society.[1][2] The film is produced by Badri Adhikari under the banner of Keki Adhikari Films. The film features Keki Adhikari in the lead role with Shupala Sapkota, Swechchha Raut in supporting roles. It tells a painful story of a woman who is labelled as “witch” by her community.[3]
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| Nepali | बोक्सीको घर |
| Directed by | Sulakshyan Bharati |
| Written by | Sulakshyan Bharati |
| Based on | Boksi Ko Ghar (play) |
| Produced by | Badri Adhikari |
| Starring | Keki Adhikari Shupala Sapkota Swechchha Raut |
| Cinematography | Shivaram Shrestha |
| Edited by | Sulakshyan Bharati Lokesh Bajracharya |
| Music by | Monish Niroula |
Production company | Keki Adhikari Films |
| Distributed by | The Tea Folks Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Box office | रु 7.55 crore |
The film released on April 26, 2024 with positive reviews from the critics and audiences alike.[2][4]
Synopsis edit
The film is about a Kathmandu journalist who investigates a witchcraft accusation in a remote village. She discovers the reasons behind the accusation, including superstitions and societal issues. As she learns more, she faces ethical and personal challenges, eventually revealing a complicated situation that affects both the accused person and the village.[5]
Cast edit
- Keki Adhikari as Junu
- Shupala Sapkota as young Junu
- Swechchha Raut
- Sulakshyan Bharati
- Rama Thapaliya
- Sushma Niraula
- Jiwan Baral
- Sabin Bastola
Soundtrack edit
The music and background score of the film is composed by Monish Niroula. The first single of the film "Bujhina Maile" was released on 2 April 2024 and immediately became a hit on YouTube, creating a massive hype for the film. It's music is composed by Prakash Saput while Samikshya Adhikari sang the song.[6] Second song titled "Jindagi" was released on May 1.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bujhina Maile" | Prakash Saput | Samikshya Adhikari | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Jindagi" | Sulakshyan Bharati | Sweeariti, Neharika | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 7:44 | |||
Reception edit
Box Office
The film had a terrific opening weekend in Nepal with a gross of रु 2.30 crore, much better than initial expectations, taking its first four days collection total to रु 3.24 crore and making it a commercial success.[7] The film earned रु 6.05 crore in its first week.[8] It amassed रु 7.55 crore after 9 days becoming the highest grossing film featuring women lead in Nepal.[9]
Sequel
Producers of the film announced the sequel would be made soon and the script is ready. Bharati will return as director for the sequel after completing his other project first.[8]
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Boksiko Ghar - Mandala Theatre Nepal". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ a b Ghimire, Anish (2024-05-01). "Uncomfortable truths". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "अन्धविश्वासको चित्र 'बोक्सीको घर'". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "'Boksiko Ghar' lauded in the premiere". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Keki's 'Boksiko Ghar' authentic thriller story". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "लोकप्रिय भयो केकीको सिनेमाको गीत 'बुझिन मैले'". THE CINEMA TIMES. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "'बोक्सीको घर'ले ४ दिनमा कमायो ३ करोड २४ लाख ग्रस". THE CINEMA TIMES. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ a b "'बोक्सीको घर'को कमाइ पहिलो हप्तामा ६ करोड ग्रस, दोस्रो भाग पनि बन्ने". THE CINEMA TIMES. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "'बोक्सीको घर' ले दोस्रो सप्ताहन्तसम्म कति कमायो ?". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2024-05-11.