Zero Degree
जिरो डिग्री
Zero Degree (2026) is an upcoming Nepali dark‑comedy drama that follows the chaotic and humorous events triggered when villagers carry a deep freezer up to a remote mountain settlement—an isolated village with no proper road network—to preserve the bodies of deceased parents until their children working abroad can return home. Directed and written jointly by Aakash Baral and Sajan Kafle, the film presents a sharply Nepali story rooted in migration, rural hardship, and the absurd realities of life in roadless hill communities. Lead actor Vijay Baral appears in one of his most distinct and previously unseen avatars, with the production team emphasizing that audiences will witness him in a completely different dramatic and comedic tone. The film was shot across authentic locations in Kaski—including Armalakot, Dhital, Gharmi, and Bagar—capturing the raw textures of rural Nepal. Production wrapped in 37 days despite continuous rain, with the crew even completing a final 30‑hour stretch to finish the shoot. The cast includes Prakash Ghimire, Rajan Bhusal, Sanisha Bhattarai, Vasundhara Bhusal, Ramesh Budhathoki, Lokendra Lekhak, Sanjog Rasaili, Pravesh Mahatara Chhetri, Sharda Silwal, Sabina Thapa Chhetri, Rambabu Regmi, Subash Gajurel, and Basu Khanal. Produced under Meghaulee Films with Moti Karki as executive producer, the film features cinematography by Nishal Poudel, editing by Chhannas Pun Magar, color by Rajendra Moktan, and music by Ankit Babu Adhikari with lyrics by Yuvraj Kafle. Distribution is handled by Kuber Cine Distribution outside Kathmandu Valley and DCN inside the valley. Before filming began, the production released a satirical political anthem titled “Arey Ho Neta Ji”, which quickly gained attention for its bold humor and social commentary. Zero Degree blends emotional depth with village‑level absurdity, offering a fresh, witty, and culturally grounded narrative that reflects the realities of Nepali migration and the distances—literal and emotional—that families navigate.
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Ankit Babu Adhikari
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Synopsis
Zero Degree (2026) is an upcoming Nepali dark‑comedy drama that follows the chaotic and humorous events triggered when villagers carry a deep freezer up to a remote mountain settlement—an isolated village with no proper road network—to preserve the bodies of deceased parents until their children working abroad can return home. Directed and written jointly by Aakash Baral and Sajan Kafle, the film presents a sharply Nepali story rooted in migration, rural hardship, and the absurd realities of life in roadless hill communities. Lead actor Vijay Baral appears in one of his most distinct and previously unseen avatars, with the production team emphasizing that audiences will witness him in a completely different dramatic and comedic tone. The film was shot across authentic locations in Kaski—including Armalakot, Dhital, Gharmi, and Bagar—capturing the raw textures of rural Nepal. Production wrapped in 37 days despite continuous rain, with the crew even completing a final 30‑hour stretch to finish the shoot. The cast includes Prakash Ghimire, Rajan Bhusal, Sanisha Bhattarai, Vasundhara Bhusal, Ramesh Budhathoki, Lokendra Lekhak, Sanjog Rasaili, Pravesh Mahatara Chhetri, Sharda Silwal, Sabina Thapa Chhetri, Rambabu Regmi, Subash Gajurel, and Basu Khanal. Produced under Meghaulee Films with Moti Karki as executive producer, the film features cinematography by Nishal Poudel, editing by Chhannas Pun Magar, color by Rajendra Moktan, and music by Ankit Babu Adhikari with lyrics by Yuvraj Kafle. Distribution is handled by Kuber Cine Distribution outside Kathmandu Valley and DCN inside the valley. Before filming began, the production released a satirical political anthem titled “Arey Ho Neta Ji”, which quickly gained attention for its bold humor and social commentary. Zero Degree blends emotional depth with village‑level absurdity, offering a fresh, witty, and culturally grounded narrative that reflects the realities of Nepali migration and the distances—literal and emotional—that families navigate.