12 Gaun

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.^[3] 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.^[4]

12 Gaun
Theatrical release poster
Nepali	१२ गाउँ
Directed by	Biraj Bhatta
Written by	Santosh Sarkar
Produced by	Saraswati Bhatta
Starring	Biraj Bhatta Samir Bhatt Sonu Chandrapal Deeya Maskey Murali Dhar Sanisha Bhattarai Nancy Khadka
Edited by	Bhupendra Adhikari Praveen K. L.
Music by	Arjun Pokharel Niraj Singh Kalacharan(BGM)
Production company	Biraj Bhatt Film Production
Distributed by	Kafiya Films Kuber Cine Distribution
Release date	October 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)
Running time	147 mins
Country	Nepal
Language	Nepali
Budget	est.रू4 crore (US$300,000)[1]
Box office	est.रू45 crore (US$3.3 million)[2]

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 but story, screenplay and direction was heavily criticized but it met with positive feedback of audience. The film broke several records at the box office and grossed 10.5 crore in its first week nationwide, making it one of the biggest openings of 2024 in Nepal and grossed around 19.92 crores at the box office making it the 3rd 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.^[5][6]

Plot

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

• Biraj Bhatta as Arjun
• Samir Bhatt as Ajay
• Sonu Chandrapal as Ankita, Ajay's Love interest
• Deeya Maskey as Geeta, 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 as Gajendra's Right Hand
• Krishna Bhatt as Karne
• Arjun Jung Shahi as Father of Arjun
• Bhisma Joshi as Journalist (Father of Nisha)

See also

• List of most expensive Nepali films
• List of Nepalese films