The World's Happiest Man
The World's Happiest Man is a 2025 drama film from the United States and Nepal. Written and directed by Binod Poudel, it stars Dayahang Rai, Hari Bansha Acharya, and Bruce Dern. Filming took place in Akron, Ohio, with casting announced in January 2024. The movie is in the final stage of post-production and runs 102 minutes, spoken in English, Nepali, and Dzongkha.
The film was released in Nepal on April 25, 2025. It received mixed reviews: Sanskriti Pokharel of The Kathmandu Post praised the performances but noted that the nonlinear storytelling could be confusing for some viewers. Sudiksha Tuladhar of the Nepali Times criticized the rapid scene changes and felt the symbolism was overdone.
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