12 Gaun (Nepali: १२ गाउँ) is a 2024 Nepali action drama film directed by Biraj Bhatta. Written by Santosh Sarkar, the film is produced by Saraswati Bhatta under the banner of Biraj Bhatt Film Production. The film was released on October 10, 2024, during the festival of Dashain.[1] It stars Biraj Bhatta, Samir Bhatt, Sonu Chandrapal, Deeya Maskey, Murali Dhar, Sanisha Bhattarai, Naren Khadka, and Nancy Khadka. It is the debut film of Samir Bhatt son of Biraj Bhatt, Sanisha Bhattarai, and Nancy Khadka, as well as the Nepali debut of Indian actress Sonu Chandrapal.[2]

12 Gaun
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Nepali१२ गाउँ
Directed byBiraj Bhatta
Written bySantosh Sarkar
Produced bySaraswati Bhatta
StarringBiraj Bhatta
Samir Bhatt
Sonu Chandrapal
Deeya Maskey
Murali Dhar
Sanisha Bhattarai
Nancy Khadka
Edited byBhupendra Adhikari
Praveen K. L.
Music byArjun Pokharel
Niraj Singh Kalacharan(BGM)
Production
company
Distributed byKafiya Films
Kuber Cine Distribution
Release date
  • October 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)
Running time
147 mins
CountryNepal
LanguageNepali
Budgetest.रू4 crore (US$300,000)
Box officeest.रू6.13 crore (US$460,000)

12 Gaun was released along Jwai Saab, and Chhakka Panja 5. The film met with mixed response from critics while performance of Samir Bhatt and background score were highly praised with positive feedback of audience. The film broke several records at the box office and grossed 1.05 crore in its first week nationwide, making it one of the biggest openings of 2024 in Nepal and grossed around 2 crores at the box office making it the highest grossing Nepali film of all time. The film provided stardom to Samir Bhatt and marked a huge comeback for Biraj Bhatt in Nepali film industry.[3][4]

Plot

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12 Gaun is a thrilling tale where romance meets relentless action, revealing deep-seated social issues. Witness courage, betrayal and redemption as heroes rise against adversity.

Cast

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  • Biraj Bhatta as Arjun
  • Samir Bhatt as Ajay
  • Sonu Chandrapal as Ajay's Love interest
  • Deeya Maskey as Karne's Wife
  • Murali Dhar as Gajendra (Chief of 12 Gaun)
  • Sanisha Bhattarai as Nisha
  • Nancy Khadka as Shweta
  • Naren Khadka as Police Officer
  • Stunt Silva as Drug Dealer
  • Santosh Sarkar as Girl Smuggler
  • Kanij Koirala as Son of Gajendra
  • Suleman Shankar as Biru (Friend of Arjun)
  • Kalu Rana
  • Krishna Bhatt as Karne
  • Arjun Jung Shahi as Father of Arjun
  • Bhisma Joshi as Journalist (Father of Nisha)

Soundtrack

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Cinema Herna Jau was released on September 7, 2024. Kaso Kaso was released on September 23, 2024.Yo Manle was released after the release of movie on 17 October, 2024.

No.TitleMusicSingersLength
1."Cinema Herna Jau"Arjun PokharelNakash Aziz3:10
2."Kaso Kaso"Niraj SinghSugam Pokharel, Sadeekshya Kattel3:42
3."Yo Manle"Arjun PokharelSahid Mallya, Sanjeevani4:22
Total length:11:14

Sequels

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The action-packed Nepali film 12 Gaun, is reportedly set to have a second sequel.The movie is performing really well across the country and widely appreciated by many.

12 Gaun has captured audiences nationwide, making it one of the most talked about films in recent times. Similarly, debutant actor, Samir Bhatta is already seen as the next big star in the Nepali film industry.[5]

After the huge success of 12 Gaun, the director and writer i.e. Biraj Bhatta and Santosh Sarkar announced a sequel. 12 Gaun 2 will be the sequel of 12 Gaun which was directed by Biraj Bhatta.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Maharjan, Timila (October 23, 2024). "A tale of tyranny and revenge". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "'१२ गाउँ' बाट फिल्ममा डेब्यु गरेका यी अभिनेत्री". Setopati (in Nepali). October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "बक्सअफिसमा भिडिरहेका '१२ गाउँ' र 'छक्का पञ्जा ५'मा कुनले कति कमाए ?". Sutra News (in Nepali). October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "'१२ गाउँ'को बक्स अफिस सन्देश- एक्सन फिल्म पनि 'मास डिफाइन' बन्न सक्छ". Online Khabar (in Nepali). October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/DBFv-0Kyr_X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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