Pooja, Sir
राजागंज
Synopsis
When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. But when she arrives, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, and she is forced to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women solve the case - but at what personal cost?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2025-02-05
Top Cast
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Asha Magrati
Pooja Thapa
Nikita Chandak
Mamata Gupta
Dayahang Rai
Police captain Madan Rai
Aarti Mandal
Saraswati Yadav
Reecha Sharma
Headmaster Sabita Koirala
Bijay Baral
Amar
Gaumaya Gurung
Rama
Pashupati Rai
Menuka
Ghanashyam Mishra
Ram
Niraj Shrestha
Headmaster's brother
Chandra Dhoj Limbu
Poojas Father
Parmeshwor Kumar Jha
Congressman Pravin Yadav
Aashish Rai
Amrit
Raunak Yadav
Alok
Roshan Kumar Thakur
Crime Unit Officer 1
Ram Paudel
Crime Unit Officer 2
Nirmala Shrestha
Aunt
Sooraj Yadav
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deepak Rauniyar
- Screenplay & Story
- Deepak Rauniyar, David Barker, Asha Magrati
- Original Score
- Vivek Maddala
- Original Title
- राजागंज
- Country of Origin
- Nepal, Norway, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Nepali
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Aadi Films, Tannhauser Gate, Aadi Productions, Baasuri Films, Hubert Bals Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deepak Rauniyar
Deepak Rauniyar, David Barker, Asha Magrati
Vivek Maddala
Sheldon Chau
J. Him Lee, Alex Gurvits
Joslyn Barnes, Dayahang Rai, Niraj Shrestha, Purna Sing Baraili, Susan Rockefeller
Department Leadership Roster
Deepak Rauniyar
Director
Sheldon Chau
Director of Photography
J. Him Lee
Editor
Alex Gurvits
Editor
Aki Thekpa
Production Design
Vivek Maddala
Original Music Composer
Deepak Rauniyar
Writer
David Barker
Writer
Asha Magrati
Writer
Asha Magrati
Producer
Ram Babu Gurung
Producer
Alan R. Milligan
Producer
Deepak Rauniyar
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pooja, Sir
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What is Pooja, Sir about?
When two boys are kidnapped in a border town in Nepal, Detective Inspector Pooja is sent from Kathmandu to solve the case. But when she arrives, the brewing political unrest and violent protests throw her off course, and she is forced to seek help from Mamata, a local Madhesi policewoman. By putting aside systemic discrimination and pushing through everyday misogyny, the women solve the case - but at what personal cost?
Who directed Pooja, Sir?
Pooja, Sir was directed by Deepak Rauniyar.
Who stars in Pooja, Sir?
The principal cast of Pooja, Sir includes Asha Magrati, Nikita Chandak, Dayahang Rai, Aarti Mandal, Reecha Sharma.
When was Pooja, Sir released and how long is it?
Pooja, Sir was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Pooja, Sir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pooja, Sir was composed by Vivek Maddala.