FILM · 2017 · TURKEY
Kutu
- Directed by
- İlker Canikligil
- Runtime
- 6 min
8 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Sep 2026
This short film is shot as a part of a film directing workshop at IFA with a student only crew in eight hours.
Summary: TMDB
All facts (8)
- #001
The song's lyrics were written by Rajan Raj Shiwakoti, its music is by Prashidhika Tiwari, its arrangement was handled by Rajan Ishan and its mixing by Shyam Swet Rashaili.
- #002
The music video was directed by Asim Shah, with choreography by Kabiraj Gahatraj and editing by Lokesh Bajracharya.
- #003
The song combines Nepali melodies such as the Madal and Bansuri with elements of contemporary classical music.
- #004
The music video's cast includes Asif Shah, Nischal Basnet, Swastima Khadka and Buddhi Tamang; while fleeing from the police, Asif Shah and Nischal Basnet join a festival and dance with Swastima Khadka.
- #005
The music video was released on 28 May 2017 through the HighlightsNepal YouTube channel and was the first song released from the film.
- #006
On 22 December 2017 the song became the first Nepali YouTube video to reach 100 million views; it was also the fastest song to reach 20 million views, hitting 10 million views in 49 days.
- #007
In the song's title, 'kutu kutu' refers to something hard when chewed, while 'supari dana' refers to the areca nut; these words are used in the sense of chewing the nut to accept an invitation.
- #008
According to its TMDb record, the production of the same name is a thriller film and its release date is 1 March 2017.
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