12 Gaun (Nepali: १२ गाउँ) is a 2024 Nepali actiondrama 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 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 26 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.[5][6]
12 Gaun movie collected 26.40 crores in Nepal in 51 days of the release. This makes this movie to become a second highest grossing Nepali movies in Nepal.
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.
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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.[7]
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.
Reception
The worldwide box office collection for the Nepali film 12 Gaun was an estimated US$3.8 million est.रू51.40 crore (US$3.8 million) after 51 days in theaters:
