Film Crew Clarifies Staged Arrest for Movie Promotion

Summary

A staged arrest scene from the promotion of the Nepali film Kakakiki went viral after it was mistaken for a real incident. Maya Entertainment Studio Pvt. Ltd. has clarified that no artist, director, or filmmaker was actually arrested and said the scene was created with police permission.

Key Points
  • A trailer launch scene for the Nepali film Kakakiki showed artists being taken into police custody, sparking viral criticism online.
  • Maya Entertainment Studio Pvt. Ltd. told the Kathmandu District Police Complex that the arrest was a fictional scene from the film’s storyline.
  • The production team said the same scene was re-created for the trailer launch with police permission and no one was actually arrested.
  • The company said it will coordinate with relevant bodies to ensure clearer promotion in the future.
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