Karkash Nepali movie review

Famed music video director Asif Shah's directorial debut Karkash has opened pretty well with good occupancy in theaters. The QFX show I watched was almost full, which I think is due to the huge publicity, humor content and the popular actors. Now the real concern is if it is going to maintain the good start.

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Karkash is a dark humor with a very nice script and shocking comedy that arise well along the 2 hour long adult certified movie. Karkash- a rock band in Thamel is in search of a vocalist as the current singer left the band with the bizarre behavior of other members: satyr 'Andy'- Drummer played by Dayahang Rai, stutter 'Prabhat'- lead guitarist played by Satya Raj Acharya and hearing impaired 'Sandesh'- bass guitarist played by Reymon Das Shrestha. They want a singer to take part in a band competition that could make them win 1 lakh cash but when they met a pub owner Ivan (Suraj Singh Thakuri), the story takes a big turn to different side other than music. Drug/money smuggling, sex/relationships, and the escapade not only makes a good plot but makes people interested throughout the movie. There is not a single moment where you want to take a break, not even for your full bladder.

Some shocking comedy like Police Inspector (played by Rajan Ishan) manhandling Prabhat for previous revenge and single woman landlord's relationship is truly hilarious and done simply without vulgarity.

The loose ending may disappoint some for which I would say it could have been better with such an interesting plot but it is their choice to end their movie (not bad though), nonetheless Karkash is full of entertainment and has much creativity and effort in the making from cinematography to songs to direction to acting. Some cameos from popular artists including the director himself as a clumsy music video director, are worth the additional enjoyment. Though it seems like all actors are given equal roles, Dayahang Rai's performance overshadows other actors including much hyped Suraj Singh Thakuri. Songs like 'Thamel bazaar and 'Taremam are superb whereas other popular songs like Summer of '69, No women no cry, Born to be wild, instrumental piece of Metallica song and Maya meri Maya makes good environment for music lovers in the cinema.

With such clever script and apt performance from actors that enthralls you in a big way, the movie will surely maintain the opening collection despite few cliches. Don't miss this Nepali style black comedy.