Rawayan
Directed bySudarshan Thapa
Produced byPooja Sharma
Sudarshan Thapa
StarringPaul Shah
Pooja Sharma
Priyanka Karki
Pramod Agrahari
Nikita Chandak
Prakash Shah
Kailash Rawal
Arjun Jung Shahi
Sharmila Malla
Pradip Dhakal
Production
companies
Pooja Sharma Production
Sudarshan Thapa Production
Release date
  • 6 September 2024 (2024-09-06)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryNepal
LanguageNepali

Rawayan Nepali: रावायण is a 2024 Nepalese drama film directed by Sudarshan Thapa.[1] The film features an ensemble cast including Paul Shah, Pooja Sharma, Priyanka Karki, Pramod Agrahari, Nikita Chandak, Prakash Shah, Kailash Rawal, Arjun Jung Shahi, Sharmila Malla, and Pradip Dhakal. The film is set against the backdrop of the Terai region, which borders Nepal and India, and presents an alternative narrative to the traditional Ramayan by focusing on the perspective of Rawan. The film explores themes of crime and dominance, particularly through the lens of the antagonist.

The movie is scheduled for release on 6 September 2024, corresponding to 21 Bhadra 2081 in the Nepali calendar.

Plot

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Rawayan offers a unique retelling of the Ramayan, traditionally seen from the perspective of Ram, by emphasizing the viewpoint of the antagonist, Rawan. Set in the Terai region, the story delves into the criminal underworld, portraying their power and influence in a region marked by its proximity to the Nepal-India border.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The soundtrack of Rawayan includes several songs that align with the film's dramatic tone:

  • "Kareja Nikari" – Duration: 4:06
  • "Timrai Lagi" – Duration: 5:03
  • "Rawayan" (Title Song) – Duration: 4:51

Release

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The film is set to be released in theaters on 6 September 2024.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "About Rawayan". One Cinemas. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
  2. ^ "Rawayan Release Date". The Film Nepal. Retrieved 2024-09-02.

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