Anjila (film)

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Anjila
Anjila film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Milan Chams
Written byGiriraj Ghimire
Produced byPrem Kumar Shrestha
Starring
CinematographyBibik Lama
Edited byMilan Shrestha
Music by
Production
company
Moon Love Entertainment
Distributed by7 Seas International
Release date
  • 13 March 2025 (2025-03-13)
Running time
146 minutes
Country
  • Nepal
Language Nepali
Box officeUS$8,050 (UAE) [1]

Anjila is a 2025 Nepali-language biographical sports drama film directed by Milan Chams from a screenplay written by Giriraj Ghimire. The film is based on the real life of Anjila Tumbapo Subba, goalkeeper and captain for Nepal women's national football team. She has portrayed herself with Dayahang Rai and Srijana Subba in supporting roles. [2]

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It was selected as the Nepalese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. [3]

Synopsis

The film chronicles the life of Anjila Tumbapo Subba, ex-captain and goalkeeper of the Nepal women's national football team. Based on her real-life story, it follows her journey from childhood through the challenges and milestones that shaped her career. The narrative highlights her perseverance, discipline, and rise to prominence within Nepal's football landscape, offering insight into the personal and professional struggles she overcame to become a key figure in the sport.

Cast

Anjila Tumbapo Subba enjilaa.jpg
Anjila Tumbapo Subba

Production

The film was shot in 34 days in November and December 2023. The film began filming in Aitabare in Ilam, Anjila's hometown. Later it was shot in Jhapa and Kathmandu and ended at Tinkune area of Kathmandu. [4]

Music

Soundtrack is composed by Rajan Raj Siwakoti on lyrics by himself.

The song "Dalle Dalle Khursani" is sung by Rajan Raj Siwakoti and Melina Rai. [5] [6]

The Song "Raat Kina Hunchha Hajur" is composed by Thaneshwork Gautam ,penned by Prava Bartaula and sung by Thaneshwor Gautam and Shanti Shree Pariyar. [7]

Release

Anjila was released on 13 March 2025 in Nepal. [2]

The film was released in the United States, Croatia, Qatar, Bahrain, Malta, Denmark, Portugal, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Japan, Belgium and Sweden on 29 March 2025. [8]

It was released in United Arab Emirates on 3 April 2025. [1]

Reception

The film earned Nepalese rupee17.1 million nationally in 5 days of its release. [9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Anjila". Box Office Mojo . IMDb . Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Anjila". The Film Nepal. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  3. Ellie Calnan, Ben Dalton, Mona Tabbara, Orlando Parfitt, Michael Rosser and Tim Dams (18 September 2025). "Oscars best international feature 2026: all the films submitted so far". ScreenDaily . Retrieved 19 September 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Shooting of Anjila concludes". The Rising Nepal. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  5. "Dalle Dalle Khursani (From "Anjila") - Single". Apple Music . 15 January 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  6. "Dalle Dalle Khursani - Anjila Nepali Movie Promotional Song 2025, Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar". OSR Digital. YouTube. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  7. "चर्चामा 'रात किन हुन्छ हजुर...'". Setopati. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  8. "Anjila to be released in 16 countries concludes". The Rising Nepal. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  9. ""Anjila" and "Outlaw: Section 219" Dominate the Box Office with Impressive Earnings!". Nepal News. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.