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Besides running other mainstream businesses Yarkay Group has also established its reputation in the entertainment industry by producing feature films in the country. Yarkay has always set the standards in film productions by giving a platform to young aspiring artists.

We aim to deliver a unique product with original concepts, refreshing stories, exotic locations, creative fusion music with an ethnic ‘Drup’ flavour that has generally influenced the music and film industry in Bhutan for the better. Yarkay Productions have so far produced two popular Bhutanese feature films.

Sacho Gami Ga

Sacho Gami Ga is a light hearted comedy about the journey of two brothers who having lived in the west most of their lives are sent to Bhutan by their parents to become Bhutan-ized. They initially struggle to adapt to this new environment but gradually begin to understand the essence of being Bhutanese. With its slick production, style and fusion music the film created a buzz in the Bhutanese film industry and was nominated into the top 5 movies of the year at the Bhutan National Film Awards 2012.

This is the first Bhutanese feature film to be shot in London and captures many of the city’s iconic land marks. On the music front the film popularized rap, reggaeton and hip-hop music in mainstream films inspiring many young musicians. One of its songs, ‘Sem bamacha’ became the biggest hit of the year and continues to be played and sung during music events and in entertainment venues till this day.

Baeyul: The Hidden Paradise

The film broke all records in the country screening for 119 days at the capital’s City Cinema and received international press in India being featured in The Times of India as the “most successful Bhutanese film ever”.

Baeyul, the hidden paradise, is about the challenges facing youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and the temptations to get into a life of crime. It explores an inner struggle of finding one’s own paradise within oneself free from the temporary highs of crime, drugs and alcohol. It is based on a true story, about a gang leader who created the most feared youth gang in Thimphu and later reformed to work for the police.

With its action oriented scenes, special effects, and modern music including rap and pop, the movie gave a new direction to a nascent industry. Baeyul’s music album won accolades at home, broke new ground and was an instant hit in the Bhutanese mainstream market. Ugen Penjor and Choeying Jatsho won the Best Music Director Award and Best Music Album of the year at the Bhutan National Film Awards 2015. Songs such as ‘Gachi bey’, performed by Bhutanese rapper Kezang Dorji became extremely popular and established his reputation as one of the best Bhutanese rappers in the country.

Baeyul became an instant box office hit and earned critical acclaim, with Kuensel the national newspaper describing it, ‘a delightful cinematic experience.’

After a brief hiatus the production company was re-launched in 2022 under a new name ‘Blockbuzster Productions‘. The banner has recently completed filming a new feature film titled ‘Kuen Ga-loved by all’. Post production works are ongoing and the release date is set for early 2024.