Nepali Drama ‘Shakti’ Lands Prime Video Release in U.S., U.K.

“Shakti” is about to carry a deeply local story onto a much bigger stage.

The debut narrative feature from filmmaker Nani Sahra Walker will launch on Prime Video in the U.S. and U.K. on May 22, with a trailer arriving ahead of the release. Reports indicate Buffalo 8 is handling distribution, giving the Kathmandu-set drama a clear runway into two major English-language streaming markets.

The film centers on a mother who races to protect her nine-year-old daughter from a sudden threat, a setup that suggests intimate stakes rather than spectacle. That focus could help “Shakti” cut through the crowded streaming field: the premise leans on urgency, family, and fear, all grounded in a specific place that rarely gets this level of international platform attention.

“Shakti” arrives as more regional storytelling pushes beyond national borders and finds audiences through global streaming platforms.

The release also signals something bigger than a single title drop. Streaming platforms keep widening the path for films rooted in underrepresented industries and languages, and “Shakti” now enters that conversation with a high-visibility rollout. For viewers in the U.S. and U.K., the Prime Video debut lowers the barrier to discovery; for the film, it creates a shot at attention that traditional specialty distribution might not have matched.

What happens next will depend on how strongly the trailer and launch connect with audiences looking for sharp, emotionally driven international cinema. If “Shakti” breaks through, it won’t just boost one film’s profile — it could sharpen interest in more Nepali storytelling on global platforms, and that makes this release worth watching well beyond opening day.