Nepali movies are gaining popularity worldwide, thanks to the growing availability of online streaming platforms. YouTube, the largest video-sharing platform, has been instrumental in introducing Nepali films to a global audience. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 10 most viewed Nepali movies on YouTube of all time.
1. Prem Geet - 30M+ views
Prem Geet is a romantic drama directed by Sudarshan Thapa that was released in 2016. The movie features Pooja Sharma and Pradeep Khadka in lead roles, and tells the story of their tumultuous relationship. The film's soundtrack, composed by Arjun Pokharel, was also a hit among audiences.
2. Nai Nabhannu La 5 - 28M+ views
Nai Nabhannu La 5 is a romantic drama directed by Bikash Raj Acharya that was released in 2018. The movie stars Swastima Khadka, Abiral Giri, and Anubhav Regmi in lead roles. The film's music, composed by Basanta Sapkota, was also a hit among audiences.
3. Mr. Jholay - 24M+ views
Mr. Jholay is a comedy-drama directed by Ram Babu Gurung that was released in 2018. The movie features Dayahang Rai and Deeya Pun in lead roles and tells the story of a con artist who falls in love with a woman during one of his cons. The film was well-received by critics and audiences alike and was a commercial success.
4. A Mero Hajur 3 - 23M+ views
A Mero Hajur 3 is a romantic drama directed by Jharana Thapa that was released in 2019. The movie stars Anmol KC and Suhana Thapa in lead roles and tells the story of a young couple who fall in love despite their different backgrounds. The film's soundtrack, composed by Kalyan Singh, was also a hit among audiences.
5. A Mero Hajur 2 - 22M+ views
A Mero Hajur 2 is a romantic drama directed by Jharana Thapa that was released in 2017. The movie stars Samragyee RL Shah and Salin Man Baniya in lead roles and tells the story of a young couple who fall in love during their college years. The film's soundtrack, composed by Kalyan Singh, was also well-received by audiences.
6. Captain - 21M+ views
Captain is a biographical film directed by Diwakar Bhattarai that was released in 2019. The movie stars Anmol KC in the lead role and tells the story of the Nepali footballer, Captain Bishnu Shrestha. The film was well-received by audiences and critics alike and was a commercial success.
7. Nai Nabhannu La 4 - 21M+ views
Nai Nabhannu La 4 is a romantic drama directed by Bikash Acharya that was released in 2016. The movie stars Priyanka Karki, Anubhav Regmi, and Paul Shah in lead roles and tells the story of three friends who are trying to navigate their way through love and relationships. The film's soundtrack, composed by Basanta Sapkota, was also a hit among audiences.
8. Hostel - 18M+ views
Hostel is a horror movie directed by Hem Raj BC that was released in 2013. The movie stars Anmol K.C., Salon Basnet, Gaurav Pahari, and Rista Basnet in lead roles and tells the story of a group of college students who encounter supernatural events while staying in a hostel. The film was a commercial success and is considered to be one of the best horror movies in Nepali cinema.
9. Ghampani - 18M+ views
Ghampani is a romantic drama directed by Dipendra Lama that was released in 2017. The movie stars Keki Adhikari and Dayahang Rai in lead roles and tells the story of a couple who fall in love despite their age gap. The film's soundtrack, composed by Kali Prasad Baskota, was also well-received by audiences.
10. Jatrai Jatra - 16M+ views
Jatrai Jatra is a comedy-drama directed by Pradeep Bhattarai that was released in 2019. The movie stars Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, and Rabindra Jha in lead roles and tells the story of two brothers who embark on a journey to fulfill their late father's last wish. The film's music, composed by Kali Prasad Baskota, was also a hit among audiences.
In conclusion, Nepali cinema is gaining momentum, and the popularity of these top 10 most viewed Nepali movies on YouTube is a testament to that. With more films being made available on online streaming platforms, we can expect even more growth in the Nepali film industry in the years to come.