Nepali Film ‘Maijharo’ Brings Emotion and Nostalgia This Tihar

Entertainment
The Buzz Nepal
October 12 , 2025

Nepali cinema is gearing up for what looks to be an emotionally charged drama with Maijharo, set to release on Kartik 7 / October 24, 2025. The trailer suggests a film rooted in rural settings, personal struggle, and complex relationships – elements that often resonate powerfully with audiences.

What the Trailer Reveals

From the opening frames, Maijharo situates us in a lush, rural Nepal. Misty hills, terraced farms, village paths – these visuals establish the land itself as a character. Then comes the conflict: Balihang, the male protagonist, is fighting for a plot of land that holds deep sentimental value – it is the land where his father is buried.

However, that land is mortgaged to a powerful man, referred to as Captain, who plans to transform it into a luxurious resort – effectively erasing its past and turning it into something commercial.

Then there’s Simma, the Captain’s daughter, who returns to the village. She and Balihang had a childhood love, and now she seeks to reconnect. The trailer teases their emotional reunion: nostalgia, tension, love, and hurt are all present. Balihang’s inner turmoil is clear – his feelings for Simma are still there, but they’re tangled with resentment toward her father, the one threatening his heritage.

Visually, the trailer uses soft light, slow pans, closeups on faces, and nature scenes to evoke both intimacy and distance, hope and conflict.

Cast

Director / Producer: Wilson Bikram Rai
Lead Cast: Dhiraj Magar, Miruna Magar, Deeya Pun, Sunil Thapa, Maotse Gurung, Buddhi Tamang, and others

Miruna Magar, one of the leads, is already a recognizable name in Nepali film – she starred in Kabaddi 4 and Jaari. Her involvement likely adds to the anticipation.

Themes & Expectations

From what’s shown in the trailer, Maijharo seems to be exploring:

Heritage vs. Modernity: The tension between preserving sentimental land and development pressures is central.
Love Interrupted & Rekindled: The childhood romance between Balihang and Simma creates emotional stakes. Will love withstand familial and social obstacles?
Conflict & Reconciliation: Balihang’s anger toward Simma’s father, the Captain, will complicate any reconnection.
Sacrifice & Identity: The graveyard and ancestral land symbolize roots, loss, duty, and identity.

Given the rural backdrop, the film may also touch on social hierarchies, class divides, and the push-pull between tradition and change.

Maijharo looks poised to be an emotionally resonant Nepali film. The trailer gives us glimpses of love, conflict, and legacy set against the beauty and cruelty of rural life. With strong leads, relevant themes, and a visual language that seems thoughtful, it has the potential to connect deeply with audiences.

As a special note, it’s worth mentioning that Maijharo’s leading actress, Miruna Magar, recently graced the cover of The Buzz Nepal July issue, where she shared her journey, passion, and evolving vision for Nepali cinema – a fitting prelude to her powerful performance in this much-anticipated film.