Editing Balidan (2025 film)


{{Infobox film
 | title           = Balidan
 | image          = Balidan_2025_Poster.jpg
 | caption        = Official poster
 | director           = Santosh Sen
| producer           = Pawan Bradford Bista
| writer             = Darshan Ji
| starring           = [[Samir Bhatt]]<br>[[Saugat Malla]]<br>[[Richa Sharma]]
| music              = Sujan Chapagain
| cinematography     = Mahesh Paudel
| editor             = Sanjay Sankla<br>Sandesh Shah
| production_company = Aasusen Films Production
| distributor        = OSR Digital Nepal
| runtime            = 134 minutes
| country            = Nepal
| language           = Nepali
| budget             = {{rupee}}7 crore (approx.)
}}

'''Balidan''' is a 2025 Nepali political-action drama film directed by Santosh Sen. It stars Samir Bhatt as a fearless rebel who rises against a corrupt system to fight for justice, alongside Saugat Malla, Reecha Sharma, and Arpan Thapa.

== Synopsis ==
The film follows Aarav, a young activist whose discovery of his grandfather’s revolutionary past ignites a personal journey of resistance. As he confronts systemic injustice, the story unfolds as a blend of personal sacrifice and national awakening.

== Themes ==
* Resistance against authoritarian rule
* Civic duty and political awakening
* Family legacy and generational trauma
* Patriotism and personal sacrifice

== Production ==
Filming took place in Kathmandu and surrounding districts. The visual style emphasizes realism, archival textures, and editorial framing. The film is distributed by Nepal Film Hub and screened at major cinemas across Nepal.

== Soundtrack ==
The score blends traditional Nepali instruments with ambient soundscapes to evoke emotional depth and urgency. Music plays a central role in reinforcing the film’s themes of memory and resistance.

== Reception ==
Early screenings have drawn attention for the film’s emotional intensity and political relevance. It has been described as a “saga of vengeance written in blood and tears” and “the eternal heartbeat of every Nepali who loves their motherland”.

== Trivia ==
* The title ''Balidan'' pays homage to the 1997 film of the same name, though this version is a standalone narrative.
* The film incorporates real historical footage from Nepal’s democratic movements.
* Tickets are required for children above 3 feet in height at select theaters.

== See also ==
* [[Cinema of Nepal]]
* [[List of Nepali films of 2025]]
* [[Nepal Film Hub]]

== Sources ==
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'''Infinity Movies'''<br />
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[https://infinitymovies.com.np/moviedetail/1125 Balidan (2025) – Infinity Movies]
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'''Suvakamanacinema'''<br />
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[https://suvakamanacine.com.np/moviedetail/62 Balidan – Suvakamanacine]
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'''Big Movies'''<br />
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[https://www.bigmovies.com.np/ShowDetail.aspx/movie/85 Balidan – Big Movies]
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[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:Nepali-language films]]
[[Category:Nepalese drama films]]
[[Category: Political dramas]]
[[Category:Films set in Nepal]]
[[Category:Political dramas from the 2020s]]