Parbati: Nepali Film Coming to Cinemas Across Australia on September 10

Parbati releases across Australian cinemas on 10 September 2026. Find cinema locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and more, plus cast, story and how the film is supporting Nepal flood relief.

By Nepalese Events Editorial

Published: 2026-09-06T02:07:00.000000Z

Category: Movies & Entertainment

For Nepali audiences living in Australia, going to see a Nepali film can be about more than spending a couple of hours at the cinema.

It can be a chance to hear your own language on the big screen, share a story with family and friends, and feel connected to home — even when home is thousands of kilometres away.

This September, Parbati is bringing a new Nepali film to cinemas across Australia, joining a growing calendar of Nepali events in Australia that range from concerts and live performances to cultural festivals.

The film is scheduled for an Australia-wide release on 10 September 2026, with screenings listed across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and the ACT.

But this release comes at a particularly meaningful time for Nepal.

The team behind Parbati has linked the film's theatrical run with support for people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, giving audiences another reason to pay attention to the release — and another way to support Nepal from Australia.

Parbati in Australian Cinemas

Parbati is a Nepali-language film with English subtitles, making it accessible not only to Nepali-speaking audiences but also to friends and family members who may not understand Nepali.

According to the current Event Cinemas listing for Parbati, the film runs for 144 minutes and is directed by Neeta Dhungana. The listed cast includes Ashok Darji, Neeta Dhungana, Deepa Shree Niraula, Raj Panjiani and Aasha Poudel.

The Australian release includes cinemas operated by major cinema chains, with the promotional theatre list naming venues under Hoyts, Event Cinemas and Village Cinemas.

The listed locations cover a wide part of Australia, meaning audiences do not necessarily have to travel to one major city to see the film. You can also check what other Nepali community events are happening near you around the same time.

What Is Parbati About?

According to Event Cinemas, Parbati follows the life journey of an autistic girl named Parvati, from birth through old age.

The story explores her relationship with her younger brother, her parents and the people around her village. The official cinema description presents the film as a story about resilience, acceptance and the human spirit.

That gives the film an emotional foundation beyond a conventional family story.

It looks at a person's life across different stages while bringing family relationships and the challenges surrounding Parvati's journey into the centre of the story.

For audiences, that combination of family, emotion and social themes may make Parbati particularly relevant to a community audience watching together — much like the shared experience of Nepali festivals celebrated across Australia.

Who Directed Parbati?

Parbati is directed by Neeta Dhungana, who also appears in the cast.

The film's cast includes several recognisable names from the Nepali entertainment industry, including Ashok Darji, Deepa Shree Niraula, Raj Panjiani and Aasha Poudel.

The film also features Harihar Adhikari as producer, according to recent reporting from Nepal.

A Film Release With a Bigger Purpose

The timing of Parbati is especially significant because Nepal is currently dealing with the consequences of devastating flooding.

The film team announced that money from the film would be directed towards relief efforts for people affected by the disaster.

That commitment has already moved beyond an announcement.

Recent reports from Nepal state that the Parbati team handed over NPR 1,103,270 to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. The amount represented the producer's share from the film's first-day domestic box-office collection.

Reports also state that the team has announced a 5% contribution from the film's earnings during its theatrical run towards flood-relief efforts.

That makes the Australian release more than a standard cinema promotion. For members of the Nepali community in Australia who also want to send money to Nepal or support Nepali charity initiatives in Australia, the release offers another way to contribute.

Parbati Australia-Wide Cinema Locations

The promotional release information lists cinemas across several Australian states and territories. If you are planning a night out, you might also want to explore Nepali restaurants in Australia near your chosen cinema for a meal before or after the screening.

Sydney and New South Wales

The listed Sydney and NSW locations include:

Melbourne and Victoria

Melbourne and Victoria listings include:

Brisbane and Queensland

The listed Brisbane and Queensland locations include:

Perth and Western Australia

For audiences in Perth, the promotional theatre list includes:

Adelaide and South Australia

The listed Adelaide and South Australian cinemas are:

Hobart and Tasmania

Hobart and Tasmania have listings for:

Canberra and the ACT

The listed ACT cinema is:

Darwin and the Northern Territory

Darwin and the Northern Territory promotional list includes:

Cinema sessions can change, so audiences should check the relevant cinema's current session listings before travelling. Event Cinemas currently lists Parbati with cinemas across NSW, NT, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.

When Is Parbati Releasing in Australia?

The Australian release date is Thursday, 10 September 2026. Event Cinemas currently lists the same release date.

The film is presented in Nepali with English subtitles, according to the promotional material and cinema listing.

That makes the release suitable for mixed groups where some people may not speak Nepali fluently.

It also gives younger members of the Nepali diaspora an opportunity to experience Nepali storytelling on the cinema screen without needing to understand every spoken word.

Supporting Nepal While Enjoying a Nepali Film

The idea behind the campaign is simple: watch the film, enjoy the story and help support people affected by the disaster.

The film team has already demonstrated its commitment by transferring the opening-day producer share to the government disaster relief fund.

For audiences in Australia, the message from the campaign is equally straightforward.

Watch. Give. Support.

A cinema ticket cannot solve a disaster on its own. But when thousands of people come together, entertainment can become one small way of contributing to a wider community effort — alongside the many Nepali community organisations in Australia that work year-round to support causes back home.

And sometimes supporting something meaningful can start with something as simple as choosing a film for Thursday night.

Where to Check Sessions and Buy Tickets

The theatre list provides a useful guide to where Parbati is expected to screen, but individual session times and availability can change.

Before heading to the cinema, check the latest listings for your preferred venue:

You can also stay up to date with other upcoming Nepali events in Australia and Nepali concerts touring Australia through our events calendar.

A Chance for the Nepali Community to Come Together

A Nepali film screening can be a surprisingly social experience.

You might arrive with your family, meet friends you haven't seen for months, or bump into someone you know while buying popcorn.

Then there is the familiar sound of Nepali coming from a cinema screen in Australia.

For a community living far from Nepal, those moments can matter — just as they do at Nepali New Year celebrations, festival gatherings and artist tours throughout the year.

Parbati arrives with a story about family and resilience at a time when many Nepalis and members of the diaspora in Australia are thinking deeply about what is happening back home.

Whether you go because you want to watch a new Nepali film, because you want to support the relief effort, or simply because your friends have already made the plan, the Australian release gives audiences an opportunity to come together.

Watch Parbati in Australia From 10 September

Parbati arrives in Australian cinemas on 10 September 2026, with the release spanning multiple states and territories.

The film is directed by Neeta Dhungana and features a cast including Ashok Darji, Deepa Shree Niraula, Raj Panjiani and Aasha Poudel. It tells the life story of Parvati and explores family, resilience and acceptance.

At the same time, the film's connection to Nepal's flood-relief efforts gives the Australian release an additional purpose.

The team has already contributed more than NPR 11 lakh from the opening-day producer share to Nepal's disaster relief fund and has announced a continuing 5% contribution during the film's theatrical run.

For Nepali audiences across Australia, 10 September is therefore more than another cinema release date.

It is an opportunity to watch a Nepali story on the big screen, spend time with the community and, in a small way, stand with Nepal.

Watch the film. Support the cause. And share the message.

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