Udta Teer, the upcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan spy drama, has hit a release roadblock in Nepal. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has not granted the film permission for public screening.
What the official order says
The denial was communicated to the makers by Bishal Bhandari, Section Officer at the ministry. The order says the film’s subject matter is covered by a prohibition under Section 5(3) of the Film (Production, Exhibition and Distribution) Act, 2026 B.S.
The letter was issued on Ashwin 30, 2083, in Nepal’s Bikram Sambat calendar. That date corresponds to Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Film: Udta Teer
- Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, the late Mukul Dev
- Writer-director: Akash A Kaushik
- Producers: Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment
- Order date: October 16, 2026
The story behind the title
Udta Teer follows a Pakistani spy who infiltrates India and loses his memory. In the twist that drives the plot, he begins to believe he is a hardcore Indian patriot, leading to chaos and madness.
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta’s Dharma Productions, along with Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain’s Sikhya Entertainment. It also features the late Mukul Dev.
A hurdle closer to home
The Nepal order lands after several Hindi films were reported as denied in some Middle East markets, including Dhurandhar, Border 2, Fighter, Sky Force, Article 370 and Tiger 3. A refusal in a neighbouring country feels closer to home, even though Nepal is a smaller overseas circuit.
The source does not spell out which story elements triggered the decision. It only points to a prohibited subject-matter category in the local Film Act, which is a reminder that overseas clearances can turn on content rules as much as commercial terms.
What it means for fans
Nepal is a steady, devoted market for Hindi films. A denied permission under a dated official order means the film cannot screen there unless the decision is reviewed or overturned. The report does not say whether Dharma Productions or Sikhya Entertainment plan to appeal.
For viewers, the practical step is to treat the Nepal release as paused, not cancelled, until the producers or a local distributor make a clear statement.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com