Nepal Denies Screening Permission for Udta Teer

Nepal has denied public-screening permission for Udta Teer, the Hindi spy comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, while the film remains scheduled to open in Indian cinemas on October 23, 2026. Reports say Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology notified the filmmakers and distributor National Cine Group Nepal of the decision. The reported order says the film’s subject matter falls within a category prohibited by Nepal’s Film Production, Exhibition and Distribution Act, 2026 B.S. Three reports citing the order identify Section 53 as the relevant provision. One report instead identifies Section 83 of a differently named act. The original order was not included in the supplied reporting, so the statutory reference could not be independently established here. The ministry’s reported communication does not identify specific scenes or explain in detail what prompted the refusal. Some reporting has suggested that the film’s portrayal of India-Pakistan tensions may be relevant, but that explanation has not been officially confirmed in detail. The reports describe the decision as preventing public screening in Nepal; they do not indicate a change to...