‘Kabaddi 5’ Earns Rs 86.5 Million in First Week at Nepal Box Office

KATHMANDU: Nepali film ‘Kabaddi 5’ has grossed Rs. 86.5 million (Rs 8 crore 65 lakh) across Nepal during its first week in theatres, according to its production company, Baasuri Films.

The film’s collection reached the figure by Thursday, the company said.

Of the total, theatres in Kathmandu accounted for Rs 38.3 million (3 crore 83 lakh), while the film earned Rs 48.2 million (4 crore 82 lakh) in locations outside the capital. The reported figures show a difference of Rs 9.9 million between the two territories, with the rest of the country contributing more to the overall collection.

Producer Maniram Pokharel said the film had recorded a strong box-office performance despite heavy rain on Friday and Saturday.

Directed by Ram Babu Gurung, Kabaddi 5 is currently screening in Nepal as well as overseas markets.