Maotse Gurung
Acting
Biography
Maotse Gurung is a highly respected veteran Nepalese actor, director, and playwright who has been a pillar of the Nepali artistic community for over three decades. He is widely recognized for his immense contributions to both theater and cinema, particularly within the Gurung-language film industry and mainstream Nepali movies. He gained massive national popularity for his role in the Kabaddi film franchise, where his impeccable comedic timing and natural performance became a signature element of the series' success. Beyond his acting, Gurung is a dedicated filmmaker and theater practitioner who has directed and written numerous plays and films that explore social issues and cultural heritage. He has been a leading figure in the theater scene, mentoring many young artists and helping to professionalize stage productions. His filmography includes a wide range of roles in acclaimed projects such as Purano Dunga, Degree Maila and Anjila, where he has demonstrated his ability to handle both intense drama and lighthearted satire with ease. A recipient of various honors for his artistic excellence, Maotse Gurung is regarded as a versatile master of his craft, deeply committed to the growth and preservation of Nepali storytelling through every medium.
Known For
Young Pooja lives with her mother in a village in Nepal. Though saddened by the death of her grandfather, she is secretly thrilled at the prospect of meeting the man she hopes may be her father — Chandra, a former Maoist guerrilla who is returning home after a decade-long civil conflict.
White Sun
In a small Nepalese village nestled in the heart of a forest populated by wild elephants, Pirati is the matriarch of a Kinnar community. She dreams of escaping to a “normal” life with the man she is in love with. But when one of her daughters disappears, she must investigate and choose between love and responsibility to her community.
Elephants in the Fog
The movie "Anjila" is based on the real-life story of Anjila Tumbapo Subba, the captain and number one goalkeeper of Nepal's national women's football team. The film showcases her journey from being confined within her home to becoming the team captain, highlighting her struggles and determination .Anjila herself plays the lead role, with Dayahang Rai and Srijana Subba portraying her parents The movie emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the belief that with determination, nothing is impossible.
Anjila
A poor man who sells lottery tickets for a living goes to Nepal with his friend in search of a person. Later, his life takes a serious turn after a series of events.
Thirimali
After the events of Kabaddi 3, Kaji no longer seeks love as he suffers from the pain of his previous relationships.
Kabaddi 4: The Final Match
After the tragic death of Pashupati Prasad, Bhasme sets out in search of his own identity. He must complete his journey while also protecting his empire.
Pashupati Prasad 2: Bhasme Don
Based in the multi-cultural settings of the Eastern hills of Panchthar, Nepal, the film will take us on a beautiful journey filled with the warmth of love and human connections.
Unko Sweater
Degree Maaila is the only English graduate in a village, who has returned from a city. As the campus committee is warned to run the English classes properly or bear the consequences of shutting down, they decide to hire him for the job, which he declines. Maaila's love interest and the committee want him to take up the job but he is adamant.
Degree Maila M.A 3rd Class
After a few no-gooders from Salley village beat up a boy from a neighbouring village, a long-running feud over a contested forest flares up. With the insurgency at its peak, the rebel commander suggests this dispute be settled through a game of football. In the midst of all this tension a new teacher is appointed to the village school. Will this versatile stranger provide a solution or cause even more trouble?
Dokh
When bureaucratic barriers obstruct Indra Sharma's desire to work overseas, his dreams of a stable family life take a turbulent turn.
Dimag Kharab
Kaji tries to live rest of his life with Maiya's memories but he falls in love with another girl.
Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi
In a remote Himalayan village, Nima's father tells everyone her mother works abroad, a daily lie to shield his daughter from a painful truth buried in village gossip. As whispers intensify, he fights to preserve Nima's smile.
Mirmire
Movie follows the story of Balaram, an orphaned Brahmin boy raised by a poor Rai couple in a society that never accepts him as their own. Struggling with identity, poverty, and prejudice, Balaram is pushed into crime but rises against injustice to prove that true family is built on love, not blood. As he fights for dignity and belonging, he transforms not just his fate, but the hearts of those around him.
Baristha Balaram
The epic story of the mighty khazak kingdom from the beyul of himalayas set on an ancient periodic setup. The story revolves around two major characters PREM and GEET, where prem is supposed to be the heir to the throne as he was born on the most auspicious time according to astrology. However he had to overcome one obstacle, that is Prem (love) itself.
Prem Geet 3
A couple's marriage begins to break down when they struggle to conceive.
Dayarani
Two unfortunate idiots Prem and Bhola returns homeland Nepal, in search of Prem's father with a book that they got as a gift from Shyamlal in HongKong, until they gets entangled in a web of goons and mafia who are obsessed on getting that book.
Cha Cha Hui
A social drama on the issue of accusing women for practicing witchcraft.
Agnidahan
The movie is based on the true story of the Nepali worker in the middle east who are compelled to be away from their families.
Saili
A man steals his brother's boat after a property dispute.
Purano Dunga
Set in the backdrop and the aftermath of Maoist Insurgency— Khusma endures separation from her husband and awaits his return, only to resign herself to her fate.