Udta Teer Director Akash A Kaushik Reacts to Nepal Ban
Director Akash A Kaushik opens up about Udta Teer being denied a Nepal release, his shock, and what could come next for the spy comedy.
The new Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan spy comedy Udta Teer has run into an unexpected roadblock: it has not been granted a release in Nepal.
Director Akash A Kaushik spoke about the decision after Bollywood Hungama first reported the ban. For him, the news landed close to home.
A ban from a country he loves
Kaushik said he does not know the reason behind the Nepal decision. He was “shocked, disheartened” because Nepal has been part of his life: his sister studied there and he has visited Pokhara many times.
“I just love that country a lot,” he said. “We have such great relations with Nepal. Hence, it was very disheartening for me to know that they banned our film.”
The director contrasted the decision with Pakistan, where he could understand an Indian film not screening. Nepal felt different, especially when his friends there messaged him that they wanted to watch the film.
“I still hope they can lift the ban so that the people of Nepal can enjoy Udta Teer,” he added.
What makes this ban stand out
Hindi films have faced release restrictions in some Middle Eastern markets before. Recent titles such as Dhurandhar, Border 2, Fighter, Sky Force, Article 370 and Tiger 3 have all been denied in certain Gulf territories.
What makes Udta Teer different is geography. A ban in Nepal means the film is blocked much closer to home, in a neighbouring market with strong cultural ties to Bollywood.
Here is what we know so far:
- Udta Teer has not been granted a release in Nepal, and the director does not know why.
- Kaushik says Nepal is personally close to him and still hopes the ban is lifted.
- No sequel is planned unless he finds an idea worthy of Udta Teer 2.
For Indian entertainment followers, this is not just a distribution note. It shows that even a fun, star-led Hindi film can face local permissions that delay or block a release. Nepali fans who loved the trailer are now waiting for a change.
Kaushik’s reaction also shows the personal side of these decisions. A market ban is not abstract; it lands on a director who has spent time in Nepal and heard from friends who want to see the film.
Is Udta Teer 2 next?
With the film’s premise, fans have already asked about a sequel. Kaushik laughed it off but did not rule it out.
“If I get a worthy idea which can be made as Udta Teer 2, most definitely, we’ll make it,” he said. “As of now, there are no plans to make a sequel.”
He also addressed the film’s final scene with Sara Ali Khan, which leaves viewers wondering whether her character is bluffing or telling the truth. Kaushik said the ambiguity was deliberate: “We need to tease the audience. That adds to the fun!”
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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