After almost a year at @festivaldecannes with @hkiffs , when we first had a chance to showcase a few excerpts of the film, to now as the new season of Cannes kicks off, it gives us immense joy to announce our theatrical release on 29th May in India and Nepal!
Special thanks to all the festivals along the way that welcomed us, honored us and encouraged our journey so far. Starring with our premier at @busanfilmfest to our most recent wins at @indianfilmfestival .
The return back home, not always as easy as you’d imagine! Watch Bishnu navigate norms, traditions and expectations in #ShapeOfMomo by @tribenyrai releasing 29th May.
Executive producers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Payal Kapadia.
I was obsessed with Emir Kusturica during the first two years of film school (@srfti_official ). In my first year, I even wrote my student dissertation on him as my favourite director. His films were a world I lived in for months. I had never imagined that I would someday be able to meet him. Cinema is truly magical. Along this festival journey, I have had the opportunity to meet some of my favourite filmmakers.
Thank you, everyone, for all the warmth and love. We are deeply grateful. Shape of Momo is as much yours as it is ours. It belongs to every single one of us, especially to the people of the hills and to our community. We will bring the film to theatres near you very soon. Until then, keep sending your love our way and the film’s way.
Meet MUMA - old, wise, adorable and always quick with her quips.
Discover the story of Bishnu, her grandmother lovingly called Muma and the other women from #ShapeOfMomo soon. Releasing 29th MAY.
Heartiest congratulations to the entire team of Shape of Momo on its theatrical release across India & Nepal on May 29, 2026.
It feels wonderful to see the film’s inspiring journey from the Film Bazaar 2024 Work in Progress Lab to becoming a celebrated Busan award-winning feature backed by Spirit Media along with Payal Kapadia, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti as executive producers.
Wishing Tribeny Rai and the complete team immense success, love from audiences and a beautiful theatrical journey ahead.
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SHAPE OF MOMO | Releasing this May 29th
The journey back home is not always as simple as it seems.
Watch Bishnu navigate norms, traditions, family expectations and the emotions that come with returning to where it all began in #ShapeOfMomo by @tribenyrai .
Backed by visionary storytellers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti and Payal Kapadia as Executive Producers, this heartfelt film promises an emotional and deeply relatable cinematic experience.
🎬 Releasing on 29th May
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Shape of Momo, directed by Tribeny Rai, is a deeply personal Nepali-language coming-of-age drama set in the hills of Sikkim, exploring womanhood, identity, and intergenerational relationships with striking emotional honesty. Executive produced by acclaimed Indian filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Payal Kapadia and Reema Kagti, the film marks their first Nepali-language venture and reflects a growing space for regional South Asian stories in global cinema.
Following a strong festival journey, the film has earned praise for its authentic storytelling, nuanced performances, and Tribeny Rai’s confident directorial debut, with critics calling it “stirring,” “thoughtful,” and emotionally universal.
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The official trailer of Shape of Momo opens up a closer look at a film that has already found its place across conversations at Film Bazaar 2024’s Work in Progress Lab and later at Busan, where it was recognised as an award-winning feature.
Backed by Spirit Media with Payal Kapadia, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti as executive producers, the film continues to draw attention for its quiet emotional pull and strong voice.
Wishing Tribeny Rai and the entire team more love and momentum as audiences step into its world.
Releasing in theatres across India & Nepal on May 29, 2026.
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We are proud to announce ‘Shape of Momo’, directed by Tribeny Rai, as the Opening Film of the Nepal America International Film Festival 2026.
Screening on Thursday, June 25, at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, the film stars Gaumaya Gurung and Pashupati Rai, along with other talented artists.
The film is backed by acclaimed filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Payal Kapadia as executive producers.
Set in a Himalayan village in Sikkim, the film explores the lives of women across generations as they navigate tradition, identity, and freedom.
Join us for this special cinematic journey.
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Meet BISHNU - young, determined, unapologetic, independent and sometimes a bit confused.
Discover the story of Bishnu and the other women from #ShapeOfMomo soon. Releasing 29th May.
Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s much-awaited debut Nepali film ‘Shape of Momo’, after a triumphant run in prestigious international film festivals, is set to be released in India and Nepal on May 29.
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