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The Puppet

Original title: Kathaputali
  • 2021
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
605
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The Puppet (2021)
Trapped in an abandoned royal palace, a young prince must confront the unsettling secrets of his family's past, escape evil forces and battle dark magic in order to survive.
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Trapped in an abandoned royal palace, a young prince must confront the unsettling secrets of his family's past, escape evil forces and battle dark magic in order to survive.Trapped in an abandoned royal palace, a young prince must confront the unsettling secrets of his family's past, escape evil forces and battle dark magic in order to survive.Trapped in an abandoned royal palace, a young prince must confront the unsettling secrets of his family's past, escape evil forces and battle dark magic in order to survive.

  • Director
    • Veemsen Lama
  • Writer
    • Sampada Malla
  • Stars
    • Shilpa Maskey
    • Karma Shakya
    • Gauri Malla
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    605
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Veemsen Lama
    • Writer
      • Sampada Malla
    • Stars
      • Shilpa Maskey
      • Karma Shakya
      • Gauri Malla
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Shilpa Maskey
    Karma Shakya
    Karma Shakya
    • Akash
    Gauri Malla
    • Queen
    Mithila Sharma
    • Budi Amai
    Usha Rajak
    • Shova
    Subarna Thapa
    Subarna Thapa
    • Shivendra
    Dhurba Koirala
    • King
    Karuna Shrestha
    • Pratigya
    Samrant Thapa
    • Aghori Baba
    Lokmani Sapkota
    • Rajesh
    Bhishma Joshi
    • Suresh
    Aanamika Lamichane
    • Supriya
    • Director
      • Veemsen Lama
    • Writer
      • Sampada Malla
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    2dantxusa

    Thriller movie treated like a comedy. Impact is missing

    Boring. Does not evoke goosebumps as the original Ratsasan. Watch the original and skip the hindi remake. Remake should have been darker. The light hearted way takes the interest away from the movie. Akshay should do better movies and not just for money. He looks old and very bad when he cries. The actor in the original movie was awesome. Rakul preet is very good and the saving grace of the movie. The actress playing SHO madam was good too. The locations are great nonetheless. The kasauli look gives a very good look to the movie. Music and background score are not upto mark. Great to see chandrachur back. Other characters are good. The movie should have had better direction.
    1sphurba-23543

    A total waste of time & energy!

    Straight forward talking about the movie, it's hell boring every scenes are predictable, couldn't find a strong story based. And the movie simply delivers a story that King over used his power to use(abuse) women which in return kills the monarchy system.

    I was waiting for something better to happen while the movie already had come to an end. You can barely see any day light although it's horror but doesn't mean a sunlight can't fit in.

    Save your energy and money for better things.
    9newman-58579

    Nice storyline. Entertaining overall

    In terms of acting, Mithila Sharma and Usha Rajak's performance was simply impressive. Unlike these two, Karma wasn't able to dive into the character at times. He was just being Karma sometimes that made you wonder if you are watching his some other non horror movie. Sound and picture quality could have used lots of improvement. What I enjoyed about this movie is it touches on some history that were actually true and that it utlizes Nepali folklores. I also enjoyed the story telling. Overall, I am impressed with this Nepali movie though given the budget constraints and the fact that this genre that is still in it's infancy in Nepali movies.
    1grandsuren

    total waste of time

    Watched nepali movie after a long time but very much disappointed with the overall presentation of the movie. Very boring from start to end. Acting of Gauri Malla and Mithila Sharma was great. Other than that, dont watch. I hate to write but Not Recommended at all.
    10sandipkshetri

    A horror movie

    As it is nepali movie. I love nepali movies. This is a 2021 Nepali horror film that delves into traditional rituals and mysterious occurrences. The story follows a group of friends who, after the mysterious death of their friend Xiaoman, venture to Yuanyao Village to uncover the truth behind her demise. The film is noted for its intriguing backdrop, mysterious locations, and the absence of songs, relying instead on a spellbinding soundtrack to enhance its eerie atmosphere. While some viewers appreciate its unique approach to horror, others find it less impactful. Overall, "The Puppet" offers a fresh perspective within Nepali cinema, blending cultural elements with suspenseful storytelling.

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2022 (Nepal)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Nepali
    • Also known as
      • Kathaputali
    • Filming locations
      • Nepal
    • Production company
      • Prithvi Rana Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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