Prakash (film) explained

Prakash
Native Name:
Director:Dinesh Raut
Producer:Mahendra Adhikari
Starring:Pradeep Khadka
Deeya Maskey
Cinematography:Rajesh Shrestha
Editing:Jeevan Thapa
Music:Tara Prakash Limbu
Alish Karki
Dipak Sharma
Subash BhusalProduction Sound,Sound Design,Mix
Distributor:RR Films
Country:Nepal
Language:Nepali
Budget:NPR 2.5 crore
Gross:NPR 1.75 crore

Prakash (Nepali: प्रकाश;) is a 2022 Nepali film directed by Dinesh Raut under the banner of Binish Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. The film was released on August 26, 2022. The story is based on the life of a man from rural Nepal who dreams of becoming a school teacher.[1] [2] [3] Entire filming was done in Jumla.[4] [5] The film stars Pradeep Khadka, Deeya Maskey, and Renu Yogi, who made her debut through this film.[6] [7] [8] Prakash was made on a budget of around 2.5 crore Nepalese rupees, which makes it one of the most expensive Nepali films.[9]

The film was released simultaneously in eight countries, including India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, Canada, parts of Europe, and parts of the Middle East. Distribution rights for these countries were sold for ₹1.72 crore.[10]

Synopsis

Prakash, played by Pradeep Khadka is an aspiring youth of Jumla, a rural district of Nepal who is preparing to become a teacher. He is survived by a widowed mother played by Dia Maskey supporting him to complete his academic qualification. However, due to his poor family background, he faces various struggles in his journey.

Cast

Production

Reception

Box office

According to the Film Development Board, Prakash grossed approximately 1.75 crore in Nepal.[11]

Critical reception

Nasana Bajracharya from Online Khabar rated the film 4 out of 5 stars. She praised Pradeep Khadka for his acting skills and ability to justify his character. She stated "Prakash is a refreshing film experience for the Nepali audience. It ditches a lot of the overused tropes and lets the scene, the character and the chemistry between them grow organically."[12]

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryNomineeResult
20236th Nepal International Film FestivalBest Actor (Male)Pradeep Khadka[13]
Best Actor (Female)Deeya Maskey
Best CinematographerRajesh Shrestha

Notes and References

  1. Web site: श्री . समर्पण . 2022-07-22 . 'प्रसाद'को गल्तीबाट 'प्रकाश'लाई जोगाउनु थियो : दिनेश राउत (अन्तर्वार्ता) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220722081018/https://shilapatra.com/detail/91403 . 2022-07-22 . 2022-08-10 . shilapatra.com . ne.
  2. Web site: 2022-07-19 . प्रकाश ट्रेलर : शिक्षित युवाको शिक्षक बन्ने संघर्ष (भिडियो) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220719092123/https://www.khabarhub.com/2022/19/412427/ . 2022-07-19 . 2022-07-20 . Khabarhub . ne.
  3. Web site: 2022-07-19 . प्रदीप खड्काद्वारा अभिनित चलचित्र ‘प्रकाश’को ट्रेलर सार्वजनिक . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220720044720/https://www.imagekhabar.com/news/326847/ . 2022-07-20 . 2022-07-20 . . ne.
  4. Web site: 2022-07-19 . ट्रेलरमा यस्तो देखियो प्रदीपको ‘प्रकाश’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220719112331/https://ratopati.com/story/252508/2022/7/19/film . 2022-07-19 . 2022-07-20 . RatoPati . ne.
  5. Web site: 2022-07-19 . ‘प्रकाश’को मर्मस्पर्शी ट्रेलर : सशस्त्र द्वन्द्वको घाउदेखि जुम्लाको तन्नेरी सपनासम्म . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220719123719/https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2022/07/1160227 . 2022-07-19 . 2022-07-20 . . ne.
  6. Web site: 2021-01-26 . Pradip’s partner Renu in ‘Prakash’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220720045658/https://english.makalukhabar.com/2021/01/668/ . 2022-07-20 . 2022-07-20 . Makalu Khabar . en-US.
  7. Web site: मोक्तान . रीना . 2022-07-21 . 'हिरो' र 'कलाकार' दुवै बन्न चाहन्छन् प्रदीप . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220806044320/https://ekantipur.com/feature/2022/07/21/16583980044895411.html . 2022-08-06 . 2022-07-24 . . ne.
  8. Web site: 2022-07-21 . निम्नवर्गीयको कथा ‘प्रकाश’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220726113055/https://annapurnapost.com/news/story-of-the-lower-class-prakash-208936 . 2022-07-26 . 2022-07-25 . . ne.
  9. Web site: 2022-08-21 . Pradip Khadka starrer Prakash to be premiered in Jumla . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220822203611/https://nepalnews.com/s/entertainment-and-lifestyle/pradip-khadka-starrer-prakash-to-be-premiered-in-jumla . 2022-08-22 . 2022-08-30 . NepalNews.
  10. Web site: 2022-07-16 . नेपालसहित ८ देशमा एकसाथ प्रदर्शन हुँदै ‘प्रकाश’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220716062247/https://ekagaj.com/article/cinema/107432/ . 2022-07-16 . 2022-08-10 . ekagaj.com . ne.
  11. Web site: 2023-07-20 . National Movie Collection Report . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230728223031/https://film.gov.np/media/filmgov/uploads/07980_BOX_OFFICE_COLLECTION.pdf . 2023-07-28 . 2023-07-28 . Film Development Board.
  12. Web site: Bajracharya . Nasana . 2022-08-27 . Prakash movie review 2022: Ray of hope for Nepali film fans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220827073028/https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prakash-nepali-film-movie-review-2022.html . 2022-08-27 . 2022-08-27 . . en-GB.
  13. Web site: 2023-03-21 . 'Ainaa Jhyal Ko Putali' receives multiple awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402072142/https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/24263 . 2023-04-02 . 2023-04-02 . The Rising Nepal.