How are Nepali Audiences Reacting?

Entertainment
The Buzz Nepal
July 6 , 2025

The first weekend of July 2025 brought a highly anticipated Bollywood releases to Nepali cinemas – Metro… In Dino, a soulful sequel to Anurag Basu’s acclaimed 2007 film. Here’s how audiences in Kathmandu and across Nepal are reacting to these films.

Metro… In Dino

Director: Anurag Basu

Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan

Genre: Romantic Drama

Rating (BookMyShow Kathmandu): 8.1/10 with 4 star rating

The Story:

A spiritual sequel to Life in a… Metro, this film explores multiple love stories unfolding in a modern urban landscape, blending realism with music and layered emotions.

Nepali Audience Response:

Strong positive feedback in Kathmandu multiplexes like Big Movies and QFX. Pankaj Tripathi and Konkona Sen Sharma are receiving high praise for their nuanced performances. Viewers describe the film as “relatable,” “slow at first but rewarding,” and “musically soothing.”

“Finally, a Hindi film that doesn’t rely on loud drama or clichés. It touched my heart,” – BookMyShow Nepal user

Pros:

Great performances
Beautiful cinematography and soundtrack
Meaningful relationship themes

Cons:

A slow-paced first half
Slightly fragmented narrative

If you’re looking for a heartfelt film with real characters and strong performances, Metro… In Dino is the clear favorite – especially for urban audiences in Nepal who appreciate stories grounded in emotional realism.

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