Regarding his appointment as a jury member, Khandaker Sumon stated, "I have a special connection with the Nepal International Film Festival. After winning an award for ‘Saatao’ here, it is an honour to now serve as a judge. I am delighted to have the opportunity to watch and evaluate the works of talented filmmakers from different countries."

Under BSA’s nationwide film screening initiative, “Ganajagorone Chalachitra Utsab”, the film is one of the 17 films which will be screened across the country from December 29, 2023, to January 5, 2024. “Satao” will be screened at 4 pm today.

The crowd-funded movie, "Saatao" is based on the lives of the marginalised community. Aynun Putul and Fazlul Haque are in pivotal roles in the movie.

After being nominated in the 53rd International Film Festival of India, the Khandaker Sumon directorial “Saatao” and Noor Imran Mithu’s “Patalghar” have now reached the 18th International Film Festival of Thrissur (IFFT).

Debutant filmmaker Khandaker Sumon's directorial film, "Saatao" has been released today in five cinema halls across Dhaka, Chittagong, and Rangpur.