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Pashupati Prasad
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Directed byDipendra K Khanal
Screenplay byKhagendra Lamichhane
Produced byRojina Sitaula
Arjun Karki
StarringKhagendra Lamichhane
Barsha Siwakoti
Bipin Karki
Rabindra Singh Baniya
Sushil Pandey
CinematographyNiraj Kadel
Edited byDirgha Khadka

Sound Design, Film Mix

Production
companies
Tukee Arts & Dipendra K. Khanal Production
Release date
  • January 29, 2016 (2016-01-29) (Nepal)
CountryNepal
LanguageNepali
Budgetरु 0.4 Crore
Box officeरु 5.5 Crore

Pashupati Prasad is a 2016 Nepali social satirical film directed by Dipendra K Khanal and written by Khagendra Lamichhane. The film stars Khagendra Lamichhane and Barsha Siwakoti in lead roles.[1] The film features the struggle of a poor guy who lost his parents in an earthquake; he then travels to Kathmandu to earn his living and pay off his late father's debt.[2]

The story is based on the struggle of poor people to pay off the debt. It was nominated for the Nepalese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, along with Ko Aafno and The Black Hen, where The Black Hen was selected for the entry.[3] After a huge loss in his movie Vigilante 3D (The first Nepali 3D movie), Dipendra K Khanal went into depression and started visiting Pashupatinath temple. He saw many problems there and thought about releasing the movie related to all the issues he saw there. When he made the script and gave his friends to read, his friend told him that the movie would not get a good response, but he did not listen to his friend and started shooting the movie, and the film received an extremely positive response from the majority of viewers.

After Pashupati Prasad became one of the most successful movies in the history of Nepali cinema, the same team, with director Dipendra K Khanal and Khagendra Lamichhane, made a new movie based on the social drama Dhanapati, released in 2017.[4]

Cast

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Plot

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The young Pashupati Prasad (Khagendra Lamicchane) is irate about his name, given by Meet Uncle (Praksh Ghimire), and teased by his friends. Pashupati's parents gave birth after visiting Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.

After the earthquake of April 2015 and his parents' killed, the investor urges Pashupati to pay the loan taken and threatens to take the field. Pashupati, now grown and determined to repay his debts, moves to Kathmandu. He meets Meet Uncle, a ghate in Pashupatinath and a drunkard, who eventually takes Pashupati to his shelter.

Pashupati needs work to earn money, and the Bhasme Don (Bipin Karki) doesn't want him to interfere in daily tasks. Bhasme bullies the innocent Pashupati but is afraid of Hanuman Ji (Rabindra Singh Baniya). Pashupati befriends Hanuman Ji, who earns money by taking photographs with visitors. Similarly, due to his helpful nature, he meets Aama, who was abandoned by her children and lives in Briddhashram. He respects her like his mother and even gives her his daily collection to save.

Pashupati sees Bunu (Barsha Siwakoti) during a photograph session with Hanuman Ji and falls in love.

Pashupati is recruited by a local dealer and sent again to collect wood with Bhasme Don. Bhasme tries to find a way to kick out Pashupati and can convince him while making marijuana with the dealer. Pashupati is again recruited to sell sarees, which pays him a little more than his previous assignments.

During the course, he meets a graduate who sells street food. Pashupati also wants to sell street food and asks if he can get a stall. He then goes to take money from his savings only to find that Meet Uncle has used it for liquor. He is frustrated and goes to the banks of the Bagmati. At the river, he finds a deceased person's gold ring and tries to sell it. But the shopkeepers don't want to take it as he has no proof of ownership. Some try to give him a nominal amount of cash, but he refuses. The shopkeeper whom he meets at the beginning of the film then accuses him of theft, and the mob kills him.

In the climax of the scene, Hanuman Ji is revealed to be a government officer who had embezzled a huge amount of money. Aama waits for her adopted son, Pashupati, to give her belongings instead of her son. Bunu, not knowing of his untimely death, waits desperately for the cheerful and hardworking guy. Even Bhasme Don feels sorry for Pashupati. Meet Uncle pays the debt to the investor in the village.

Reception

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The film opened with positive reviews. As per IMDb, the film received 8.9 stars out of 10. The Himalayan Times wrote in its review: With a gripping storyline, the movie keeps you glued to your seat. The portrayal of the recent earthquake and its effects on a man's life has been done brilliantly.[2]

Awards

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Pashupati Prasad was one of the critically acclaimed movies of 2016. The film bagged many awards, including Best Story, Best Director, and Best Film.

List of awards and nominations
Ceremony Category Recipient Result
Moviemandu Movie Person of the year Movie Person of the year Pashupati Prasad Won [5]
FAAN awards[6][7] Best film Dipendra Khanal Won
Best Story Dipendra K Khanal Won
Best Editor Dirgha Khadka Nominated
Best Character actor Prakash Ghimire Nominated
Best New actress Barsha Siwakoti Nominated
Best Director Dipendra K Khanal Won
Best Actor Khagendra Lamichhane Nominated
National Film Awards 2016[8][9] Best film Tukee Arts & Dipendra K. Khanal Production Won
Best writer Khagendra Lamichhane Won
Best Director Dipendra K Khanal Won
8th Dcine Awards 2016[10] Best background music Jayson Kunwar Nominated
Best screenplay Khagendra Lamichhane Won
Best story Dipendra K Khanal Nominated
Best villain Bipin Karki Won
Best editor Dirgha Khadka Nominated
Best director Dipendra K Khanal Won
Best Film Tukee arts Nominated
Most Popular Film Pashupati Prasad Won
LG Film Awards[11][12] Best Film Tukee Arts Won

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Pashupati Prasad is a 2016 Nepali social satirical film directed by Dipendra K. Khanal, written by Khagendra Lamichhane, and starring Lamichhane in the titular role.
The story follows the protagonist, a rural man who journeys to Kathmandu after his parents perish in an earthquake, intent on repaying their debts amid encounters with urban corruption, criminal gangs, and the sacred Pashupatinath temple.
Released amid Nepal's post-earthquake recovery, the film critiques societal issues including debt traps, bribery, and exploitation of the vulnerable, blending comedy, drama, and romance to highlight systemic failures in governance and economy.
It achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, grossing significantly at the box office and earning multiple awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Khanal, and Best Screenplay for Lamichhane at the National Film Awards Nepal.
Further recognition came at the LG Film Awards and NEFTA Film Awards, where it won Best Film honors, underscoring its influence in elevating Nepali cinema's profile domestically and internationally.
A sequel, Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don, released in 2023, continuing the narrative with returning cast members and expanded satirical elements.

Production

Development and writing

The screenplay for Pashupati Prasad was penned by , who also starred as the lead character, with the narrative rooted in the socioeconomic disruptions following the , 2015, Gorkha earthquake that claimed over 8,700 lives and displaced hundreds of thousands in rural . Lamichhane's script adapted an original story idea from director Dipendra K. Khanal, centering on a rural protagonist's migration to to settle inherited debts amid dysfunctional administrative systems. Khanal's vision emphasized satirical critique of bureaucratic in identity and documentation processes, which often trap individuals in intergenerational by delaying access to services and perpetuating rural-urban economic gaps—observing how state inefficiencies compound post-disaster vulnerabilities without adequate empirical reforms. The writing process prioritized authentic character motivations over formulaic tropes, drawing from Khanal's prior experiences with industry resistance to non-commercial narratives, including doubts from associates about audience appeal for content exposing systemic failures in debt resolution and paperwork delays. This persistence stemmed from a commitment to portray causal links between lapses and personal hardship, avoiding idealized resolutions in favor of grounded social observation. Development commenced in 2015, shortly after the , as Khanal sought to capture the immediate ripple effects on migrant laborers navigating urban survival without formal records, influencing the film's tone of wry commentary on Nepal's administrative inertia rather than overt political advocacy.

Casting and crew

was cast in the titular role of Pashupati Prasad, drawing on his background as a theater performer known for stage works such as Peeda-Geet and Hajurbuwako Katha, which equipped him to deliver a nuanced portrayal of rural simplicity amid urban challenges. His prior experience in Talakjung vs Tulke further demonstrated his suitability for roles requiring understated authenticity over exaggerated commercial appeal. Supporting cast selections prioritized performers adept at grounded, non-sensationalized depictions, including Barsha Siwakoti as the romantic interest Bunu, as the antagonist Bhasme Don, Prakash Ghimire as Mitbaa, and Rabindra Singh Baniya as Ji. These choices favored emerging or theater-influenced talents capable of reflecting layered Nepali social dynamics without conforming to formulaic stereotypes prevalent in mainstream Nepali cinema. The production crew was led by director Dipendra K. Khanal, with producers including , Dipendra K. Khanal, Arjun Karki (as co-producer), Rajana Napit, and Rojina Staula, operating under banners like Tukee Arts and Dipendra K. Khanal Production. This independent setup embodied a low-budget , allocating resources toward substantive and realistic character work rather than lavish visuals or star-driven , as evidenced by the film's commercial success despite modest financing.

Filming and post-production

Principal photography for Pashupati Prasad occurred primarily in 2015, ahead of its January 2016 release, with filming concentrated in the vicinity of Kathmandu's and surrounding urban areas to empirically capture the protagonist's alienation amid religious and socioeconomic contrasts. These locations facilitated on-site shooting that highlighted the causal interplay between rural migrants' aspirations and urban , using real-time interactions with temple crowds and street environments for authenticity. Budget limitations, typical of Nepali independent productions estimated below $100,000 on average, necessitated innovative low-tech approaches such as handheld and natural lighting, which preserved the film's unvarnished realism without relying on expensive equipment or artificial setups. This resource scarcity directly fostered a gritty aesthetic that echoed the narrative's themes of hardship, avoiding polished effects that might dilute the observational on class and . Post-production emphasized minimal intervention to retain the raw footage's immediacy, with focus on sound mixing to amplify ambient urban noises and subtle dialogue enhancements for satirical bite, completed efficiently within the film's constrained timeline to align with its premiere. Such restraint in reflected practical necessities in Nepal's film sector, where facilities are often rudimentary, prioritizing causal fidelity to lived experiences over stylistic flourishes.

Synopsis and characters

Plot summary

Pashupati Prasad, a young man from , loses both parents in the April 2015 Gorkha earthquake, inheriting their substantial debts owed to a local landlord. Believing repayment will allow his parents' souls to attain peace, he travels to to secure a citizenship certificate, essential for legal employment and accessing post-earthquake government aid programs. Upon arrival, Pashupati bases himself near the , seeking shelter and opportunities among pilgrims and vendors. He navigates a of bureaucratic requirements for his application, repeatedly encountering demands for bribes from officials who exploit his rural and lack of . Simultaneously, he undertakes menial labor such as ragpicking and street vending, only to face and from urban gangs, including a group led by the Bhasme, who control informal economies in the temple vicinity. Throughout his ordeals, Pashupati forms tentative alliances with fellow migrants and locals, including evolving personal relationships that introduce temptations of city life, such as fleeting romances and moral dilemmas. These interactions contrast with his persistent dealings with corrupt intermediaries and debt enforcers who track him from his village. The narrative escalates as Pashupati confronts systemic barriers, culminating in a personal reckoning with the debts and the harsh realities of urban survival, where individual perseverance meets entrenched institutional failures.

Principal cast and roles

portrays Pashupati Prasad, a rural from a Nepali village who confronts the disorienting realities of urban while burdened by familial debts following an that claimed his parents' lives, reflecting the of unpretentious villagers common in Nepal's agrarian heartlands. His casting, as a known for grounded portrayals, underscores the film's emphasis on authentic rural simplicity over polished heroism, drawing from the empirical prevalence of such migrants in Nepal's patterns. Barsha Siwakoti plays Bunu, the female lead whose interactions with highlight tensions between rural traditions and urban aspirations, embodying a young woman navigating Nepal's evolving social landscape where city dwellers often mediate between old customs and modern influences. Her role avoids idealized romantic tropes, instead presenting a pragmatic figure whose background mirrors the real-world influx of educated urban youth in Nepal's service sectors. Bipin Karki depicts Bhasme Don (also spelled Bhasmey Don), an antagonistic urban figure exploiting vulnerabilities in the city, symbolizing opportunistic decay amid Kathmandu's informal economies and criminal undercurrents that prey on rural newcomers. This characterization aligns with documented patterns of urban predation in Nepal's capital, where such roles are cast with actors versed in intense, street-level authenticity rather than caricatured villainy. Supporting roles, including Prakash Ghimire as Mitbaa (a paternal friend figure aiding ) and Rabindra Singh Baniya as Ji (a traditional mentor), contribute to an ensemble that delineates class divides, with characters spanning village elders, city hustlers, and kin networks typical of Nepal's stratified society, prioritizing representational accuracy over convenience. This approach in fosters a of Nepal's demographic realities, including ethnic and socioeconomic variances, without romanticizing or homogenizing portrayals.

Themes and analysis

Satirical elements

The film satirizes Nepali urban society through the protagonist Pashupati's unyielding literalism and rural straightforwardness, which repeatedly collides with the duplicitous norms of Kathmandu's underbelly, underscoring how deceptive interpersonal dynamics erode individual agency. Pashupati's naive insistence on honest labor to repay his parents' post-earthquake debt exposes the predatory capitalism thriving amid governance voids, as opportunistic figures exploit his trust without reciprocal benevolence, reflecting empirical patterns of economic predation in Nepal's informal sectors following the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. This irony peaks in scenes where Pashupati's principled refusals to engage in shortcuts—such as or evasion—prolong his entrapment in cycles of low-wage drudgery around Pashupatinath, lampooning the of state or societal as a safety net for the displaced rural poor. Rather than abstract ideological jabs, the humor roots in verifiable causal chains: Nepal's protracted reconstruction delays and aid mismanagement post-quake amplified rural-to-urban migration, fostering environments where systemic inefficiencies manifest as personal exploitation, without romanticizing victim passivity or softening culpability through excuses of structural inevitability. Exaggerated vignettes of power imbalances, such as landlords enforcing usurious unchecked by effective oversight, critique not benevolent intent but the real-world of entrenched elites over subalterns, deriving comedic bite from Pashupati's confrontations that reveal the hollowness of urban pretensions to progress. This approach privileges observable failures—like Nepal's documented indices and bureaucratic inertia in debt resolution—over sanitized narratives, portraying exploitation as a direct outcome of unaddressed agency barriers in a society prioritizing short-term gains over equitable mechanisms.

Social commentary

Pashupati Prasad depicts the entrenched cycles of debt that persist after , as the migrates from rural to following the 2015 Gorkha earthquake to repay his late parents' obligations to a landowner, illustrating how such events compound economic vulnerabilities without external relief disrupting personal accountability. This portrayal aligns with causal mechanisms of perpetuation, where individual agency in seeking urban labor confronts systemic barriers like exploitative employment and , rather than portraying victims solely as products of structural forces. The film's emphasis on self-directed efforts—such as menial jobs amid urban indifference—counters narratives of inevitable dependency, highlighting how flawed systemic reliance can undermine , as Pashupati's journey reveals choices amplifying or mitigating hardship. The narrative authentically captures urban fragmentation and class antagonism, with rural migrants navigating Kathmandu's underbelly of poverty and marginalization, evoking the raw mechanics of survival under capitalist pressures in a low-wage . Strengths lie in its unflinching realism of in labor, where characters endure isolation and power imbalances without sentimental resolution, reflecting documented experiences of post-earthquake displacement affecting over 8,000 fatalities and displacing hundreds of thousands into precarious urban existences. Yet, the film draws for unresolved moral ambiguities in character arcs, such as Pashupati's naive trust leading to exploitation, which underscore personal flaws contributing to downfall alongside inertial systems, avoiding a tidy redemption that might romanticize rural simplicity over urban grit. Overall, Pashupati Prasad privileges individual resilience against socioeconomic inertia, as the protagonist's persistent, if flawed, pursuit of repayment exemplifies agency in the face of class divides and migration's toll—estimated to involve millions of internal Nepali migrants annually seeking city opportunities—challenging views that attribute outcomes primarily to victimhood rather than volitional decisions within constrained realities. This approach fosters reflection on compassion's limits in invisible urban lives, balancing empathy with accountability absent in more ideologically slanted depictions.

Release

Premiere and distribution

Pashupati Prasad had its screening at Jay Nepal Hall in on January 28, 2016, ahead of its official theatrical release the following day. The film opened in Nepali theaters on January 29, 2016. Distributed theatrically in by Tukee Arts, the rollout focused on urban centers like , aligning with the country's nascent cinema exhibition network strained by the aftermath of the April 2015 Gorkha earthquake, which damaged infrastructure including some screening venues. International distribution was handled by Pictures for video rights worldwide, enabling limited accessibility beyond 's borders without major festival circuit exposure. The theatrical engagement remained confined to domestic multiplexes and single-screen theaters, typical for independent Nepali productions given the market's scale of approximately 200-300 operational cinemas nationwide at the time. Subsequent digital releases, including streaming on platforms like by mid-2018, extended availability to global Nepali diaspora audiences.

Marketing and promotion

The official trailer for Pashupati Prasad premiered on YouTube on November 25, 2015, emphasizing the film's satirical portrayal of bureaucratic red tape and administrative absurdities, elements designed to evoke recognition among Nepali audiences grappling with similar systemic delays in daily life. Promotional campaigns centered on the narrative's ties to authentic Nepali challenges, including the arduous process of securing citizenship identification cards—essential for banking, property rights, and debt resolution—and the pervasive burden of familial indebtedness, positioning the film as a mirror to societal dysfunction rather than escapist entertainment. With a production budget of roughly 40 Nepali rupees, the team opted for cost-effective strategies, forgoing expensive celebrity tie-ins or blitzes in favor of digital dissemination through shares and grassroots word-of-mouth amplification, bolstered by pre-release press events that underscored director Dipendra K. Khanal's intent to expose unvarnished truths about urban-rural divides and institutional inertia.

Reception

Critical reviews

Critics have lauded Pashupati Prasad for its authentic portrayal of economic hardship and faced by rural migrants in urban , particularly the protagonist's inheritance of parental debts following the 2015 earthquake. Reviewers highlighted the film's grounded depiction of poverty's cyclical nature, with one noting its ability to evoke the "pain of poor people" through relatable struggles against exploitative creditors and informal economies. The screenplay's focus on everyday resilience amid debt servitude was praised as a departure from formulaic Nepali cinema, offering sharp commentary on class disparities without . Some detractors pointed to narrative shortcomings, including uneven pacing that occasionally disrupts the story's momentum despite strong character development. Criticisms also extended to technical elements, such as inconsistent camera work and superfluous dialogues that dilute tension in key scenes. While the film's resolution was often cited for its emotional rawness—leaving viewers with a sense of unresolved despair reflective of real-life —others found it abruptly bleak, potentially undermining the protagonist's arc without sufficient catharsis. These views underscore a tension between the film's sociological realism and its dramatic execution, with no consensus on whether the unflinching ending glorifies or critiques flawed survival tactics.

Commercial performance

Pashupati Prasad was produced on a modest budget of 40 lakhs (approximately 4 million). The film grossed 5.5 ( 55 million) at the following its release on January 29, 2016, yielding a strong for an independent Nepali production. This performance outperformed expectations for its niche satirical genre, demonstrating efficiency in a market dominated by higher-budget mainstream features, where production costs often exceed 1-2 but yields vary widely. Post-theatrical digital distribution contributed to sustained viewership, with the full uploaded to YouTube accumulating over 9.5 million views by 2023, reflecting enduring appeal through online platforms in Nepal's indie ecosystem. These metrics underscore the film's word-of-mouth driven traction, as evidenced by its per-screen averages that sustained runs despite limited initial screens typical for low-budget releases. In comparison to contemporaneous Nepali blockbusters like Loot, which had larger budgets and wider releases, Pashupati Prasad highlighted the viability of cost-effective models, achieving profitability without relying on extensive marketing or star-driven hype.

Audience and cultural response

The film resonated strongly with rural-to-urban migrants in , particularly those from earthquake-affected regions like Sindhupalchowk, as Pashupati's journey to to labor and repay familial debt mirrored the real economic hardships and survival struggles faced by many post-2015 Gorkha earthquake survivors. This appreciation stemmed from the film's raw depiction of urban exploitation, , and the protagonist's moral integrity amid systemic indifference, prompting public reflections on individual resilience in the absence of reliable institutional support. Audience engagement highlighted the narrative's emphasis on personal agency and grit, with viewers valuing Pashupati's to forge his path through honest toil rather than dependency, fostering informal discussions on versus broader societal failures in aiding the . The character of Bhasme Don emerged as a , revered especially by for embodying the gritty underbelly of Kathmandu's , which amplified the film's role in spotlighting invisible lives around the Pashupatinath area. Cultural response included debates on the of certain portrayals, such as the of a disabled character (played by Barsa Siwakoti), which some questioned for its purpose amid the film's broader critique of urban fragmentation and class divides. Despite such points, the overall for the marginalized protagonist's ethical steadfastness outweighed criticisms, reinforcing the film's implicit valorization of fortitude over or state-driven remedies in addressing and alienation.

Awards and recognition

Pashupati Prasad received multiple accolades within Nepal's film industry following its 2016 release, primarily recognizing its direction, screenplay, and overall impact as a social drama. At the National Film Awards, Nepal, held in 2016, director Dipendra K. Khanal won for Best Director, while writer and lead actor Khagendra Lamichhane earned the Best Writer award. The film was also honored as Best Film at the NFDC National Film Award 2072 (corresponding to 2015–2016 in the Gregorian calendar). In commercial award ceremonies, Pashupati Prasad was declared Best Film of the Year at the LG Film Awards 2016, held on September 7 at the Nepal Army Officers' Club in Kathmandu. It similarly secured the Best Film title at the ninth Nefta Film Awards in December 2016, though director Khanal publicly declined the Best Director award citing ethical concerns over voting processes. Additional recognition included Best Film at the Nepal Film Technicians' Awards in December 2016 and the 4th INAS Nepali Film Awards in Sikkim. Khanal was further awarded Moviemandu's Movie Person of the Year in 2016 for his work on the film, highlighting its early critical buzz. Lamichhane received a Nefta Film Award for Best Dialogue. While reports mention international festival screenings and acclaim, specific overseas awards remain undocumented in primary sources.

Legacy and influence

Academic interpretations

Scholars have interpreted Pashupati Prasad through the lens of , particularly Louis Wirth's 1938 theory of urbanism as a way of life, which posits that city environments foster anonymity, superficial interactions, and social disorganization. In a July 2025 analysis published in the NPRC Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Mani Prasad Dumre examines the film's depiction of rural migrant Pashupati's dislocation in as illustrative of these dynamics, citing specific scenes of isolation amid crowds and eroded kinship ties as narrative evidence of fragmentation. Dumre contends that the film's portrayal causally links rapid to increased alienation, where traditional rural structures dissolve without adequate replacement, mirroring empirical patterns observed in Nepali cities post-2010 migration surges. Existentialist readings emphasize the protagonist's agency in confronting and urban chaos, aligning with Jean-Paul Sartre's framework of preceding through deliberate choices. An August 2025 paper frames as "the architect of himself," arguing that his decisions—such as navigating moral dilemmas in informal labor—demonstrate self-forging amid contingency, thereby challenging deterministic accounts that reduce outcomes to inescapable socioeconomic traps. This interpretation, echoed in a July 2025 multidisciplinary study, critiques overly structural views of Nepali by highlighting subjective and the "landscape of choices" that confer meaning, even in constrained settings like Kathmandu's enclaves. These analyses praise the film's naturalistic observation for yielding causal insights into urban existential tensions, akin to ethnographic data on migrant adaptation, while acknowledging narrative limits in fully theorizing policy-level resolutions to fragmentation. Dumre's application of Wirth, for instance, underscores the film's value in evidencing how urban scale erodes primary relationships, yet notes unresolved ambiguities in character arcs as reflective of real-world incompleteness rather than artistic shortfall. Overall, such scholarship positions Pashupati Prasad as a textual artifact for dissecting causal pathways from rural exodus to urban anomie and individual authenticity.

Sequel and continuations

Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don, released on October 21, 2023, serves as a direct sequel, centering on Bhasme Don (), the original film's antagonist, in the aftermath of Prasad's death. The narrative shifts to Bhasme's quest for his biological parents amid personal and financial hardships, exploring his efforts to reclaim stolen savings and navigate identity struggles. This continuation maintains a connection to the original through its shared character universe and Kathmandu's underbelly setting, but diverges by prioritizing the former villain's redemptive arc over the protagonist's debt-driven plight. The film upholds satirical elements critiquing societal stagnation and urban poverty, evidenced by Bhasme's interactions with exploitative networks and quests for , echoing the original's focus on marginalization without replicating its exact structure. Commercially, it achieved NPR 2.4 crore gross on its opening day and surpassed NPR 6 crore within four days, reflecting strong draw from the franchise's established fanbase and empirical demand for extended storytelling on these themes. First-weekend earnings reached NPR 5 crore, underscoring the sequel's role in prolonging the series' cultural resonance amid Nepal's evolving cinematic landscape.

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