Sudarshan Thapa

Prakash Thapa is regarded as one of the legendary directors of Nepali cinema, known for shaping the visual and narrative style of the industry during its formative decades. Active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, he directed several influential films that blended emotional storytelling with strong social themes, helping establish a more modern cinematic language in Nepal. Thapa earned respect for his disciplined direction, character‑driven narratives, and ability to bring out memorable performances from actors. Though less publicly documented than some of his contemporaries, his films remain admired for their craft and cultural resonance. His contribution continues to be recognized as an important chapter in the evolution of Nepali filmmaking

Nikhil Upreti is a Nepalese film actor, film director, producer and martial artist. The biggest film star of 2000s. In the 2010s, He enjoyed a huge fan following in Nepal, especially in the rural belts of the country. Often regarded as one of the greatest Nepali film stars and stuntmen, his first film was Pinjada, which was released in 2000, in which he jumped from the seven story building of Manipal Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal, without any protection and body double. He has worked in over 200 films, won the Best Actor award in the National Films Award for Hami Tin Bhai. He was awarded the Rastriya Nagarik Swarna Samman in 2006. Upreti is well known for doing his own stunts. Some of his highest grossing movies are Pinjada, Nikhil Dai, Hami Tin Bhai, Dhadkan, Bhairav, and Lootera. After years in Mumbai (home of Bollywood), he was scheduled to direct and act in a Hindi movie called Commitment. He made a comeback to Nepalese Film Industry with 'Bhairav' in 2015, which was a commercial hit. After his return to Ktown, he has given five back to back super hit films such as Bhairav and Lootera

Randhir Shrestha is a Nepali film director, writer, and visual storyteller known for crafting gritty, high‑intensity action narratives rooted in conflict, power, and human psychology. Active in contemporary Nepali cinema, he represents a new generation of filmmakers who blend stylized action with emotional depth and character‑driven storytelling.He is the writer and director of the upcoming action‑thriller Kumbh (2026), a film that explores dominance, violence, and survival through a dark, atmospheric world. Randhir’s direction is marked by strong visual composition, raw performances, and a commitment to building cinematic tension through realism and mood.

Santosh Sen is a leading Nepali film producer and director recognized for elevating mainstream Nepali cinema through high‑budget productions and strong visual storytelling. He rose to prominence with the blockbuster Prem Geet series and later expanded into direction with Prem Geet 3 and the large‑scale national drama Balidan. His work blends Nepali cultural identity with modern cinematic techniques, and his banner Aasusen Films has become synonymous with ambitious, globally‑positioned Nepali filmmaking.