‘Jaar’ official trailer out

GANGTOK, :Ferry Tale Pictures, in collaboration with Hope Reels, LA-7 Shorts, Baral Studios and Kiwa Production, has announced the official launch of the trailer for their feature film ‘Jaar’.

The trailer, which is now live on OSR Digital’s YouTube channel, offers audiences their first glimpse into one of the most visually and emotionally ambitious films ever produced in the Nepali language. The trailer was unveiled during an event held in Kathmandu on Thursday, giving audiences a glimpse into the storyline and the characters’ roles.

Actors Saugat Malla, Anoop Bikram Shahi and music director Jhuma Limbu, who were present in the event, also shared their pride in being part of a project they consider historically significant, informs a press release.

Set in the late 19th century, ‘Jaar’ is adapted from a celebrated short story by Sahitya Akademi Award winning Nepali writer and literary critic Indra Bahadur Rai. The film brings his work to life with rare nuance, capturing the unspoken tensions of lineage, shame and dignity, against the backdrop of a society on the cusp of change.

Directed by Phurba Tshering Lama, whose earlier works have earned critical acclaim for their depth and realism, ‘Jaar’ marks his debut into feature-length filmmaking. The cast includes Geetanjali Thapa, Saugat Malla and Anoop Bikram Shahi, along with powerful performances from community actors in Sikkim and Darjeeling. The film also makes a bold technical leap forward, incorporating the first-ever CGI-VFX tiger in Nepali cinema, blending realism with visual storytelling in a way never seen before.

“JAAR is a reckoning with our past. It asks what we inherit, what we silence, and how memory shapes identity. We didn’t just want to recreate history—we wanted to feel its weight, its breath, its echo in the present,” states director Phurba Tshering in the release.

“Filmed in Sikkim, the production is a testimony to community-driven filmmaking. Backed by dozens of local families, crowd funders, and regional artists, JAAR not only reflects the richness of Nepali heritage but also the spirit of collective creation.”

The cinematic release is slated for May 9. The film will premiere in key locations across Sikkim, Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kathmandu, and will be distributed internationally through 7Seas Cinema, with a special focus on audiences in the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore and Nepal’s global diaspora.