Hostel Returns is a sequel to the 2013 Nepali film Hostel and is based on the hostel life of typical engineering students in Nepal. Directed by Suraj Bhusal and produced by Mr Sunil Rawal, Sunil himself plays the role of Hostel Warden in the movie. In addition, young actors and actresses viz Sushil Shrestha (Pratap), Sashi Shrestha (Seema), Nazir Hussain (Rameshwor), Swostima Khadka (Elina) etc. are starred in the movie.
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| Directed by | Suraj Bhusal |
| Written by | Sunil Rawal |
| Screenplay by | Suraj Bhusal Santosh Lamsal |
| Produced by | Sunil Rawal |
| Starring | Najir Hussain Swastima Khadka Uttam Neupane Sushil Shrestha Sunil Rawal jenny shrestha |
| Cinematography | Hari Humagain |
| Music by | Songs:
Background Scores:
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Production company | Durgish Films |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Budget | रु 9 Million |
| Box office | रु 20,550,450 Million[1] |
Plot edit
Hostel Returns is a 2015 Nepalese teen romance film directed by Suraj Bhusal and produced by Sunil Rawal under Durgish Films banner.[2] This film is a sequel to 2013 film Hostel[3] and is based on the hostel life of civil engineering students.which is inspired from bollywood movie 3 idiots. Despite being the sequel of Hostel, no previous stars are cast on this film. In fact, the film stars new faces of Najir Hussain, Sushil Shrestha,[4] Sashi Shrestha, Swastima Khadka,[5] Sushil Sitaula, jenny shrestha and Abhaya Baral.[6]
The film was originally set to release on 8 May 2015 but due to devastating Nepal earthquake that struck on 25 April 2015, the crew postponed the date of release. It was then released on Bhadra 4 (August 21, 2015).[7]
Cast and crew edit
- Sushil Shrestha as Pratap Raj Bhandari
- Abhaya Baral as Kumar Prasai
- Sushil Sitaula as Sameer Bhatta
- Najir Hussain as Rameshwor Yadav
- Sashi Shrestha as Seema Joshi
- Swastima Khadka as Elina Khadka
- Rajendra Moktan Colorist
- Uttam Neupane Sound mixer, Sound designer
- Sunil Rawal as warden
- jenny shrestha as pratikshya sharma
- Deeya Maskey as teacher (Special appearance)
Music edit
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drink drank drunk" | Swopnil Sharma Sanjay Nawaj Ansari | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Babu Ta Bannu" | Swopnil Sharma | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Mussuka Hasne" | Swopnil Sharma | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Adhi Adhi Tukra" | Swopnil Sharma | |
| 5. | "Feri Aucha" | Swopnil Sharma | |
| 6. | "Turu Turu (remake)" | Swopnil Sharma | 4:21 |
| 7. | "Background Vocals" | Biraj Gautam |
Promotion edit
Promotion of Hostel Returns was different from other promotions. Publicity designer of movie is Dipesh Khadka. The film crew launched live promo with the actors acting live in front of students in various colleges. The team targets students as audience since the film is itself about engineering students and their parents.[8]
Reception edit
The premiere show of Hostel Returns was held in Australia on 19 August 2015.[9] The film was then released in Nepal on 21 August 2015. Hostel returns had an aggressive opening. The occupancy of the show was 80%, beating Bollywood film, All Is Well.[10][11]
The film earned 1 crore 1 lakh gross in just two days.[12]
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ "hostel returns". neplaimovieworld.blogspot.com. 19 January 2015.
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- ^ "sushil gets topless for hostel return promotion photo feature". thecinematimes.com. 16 January 2015.
- ^ "get to know hostel return actress swastima". nepalifilm.net. 16 October 2014.
- ^ "upcoming movie hostel returns". nfilmreviews.com. 8 May 2014.
- ^ "Earthquake hostel returns delayed by 3 months". Xnepali.net. 8 May 2014.
- ^ "First look of hostel returns". myrepublica.com. 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Hostel returns special show held in Australia releasing in nepal this Friday". Xnepali.bet. 19 August 2015.
- ^ "hostel returns box office report". Filmyjoy.net. 21 August 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "होस्टेल रिटर्न्स' मल्टिप्लेक्समा आक्रामक (बक्सअफिस)". merocinema.com.
- ^ "'होस्टेल रिटर्न्स'लाई दुईदिनमा करोड, हलिउड र बलिउडको सोज कटौती". merocinema.com.
