Binod Poudel

Binod Poudel is a Nepali film producer and founder of Seven Seas Cinema, best known for producing Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi (2024), one of the highest-grossing films in Nepali cinema. His productions are noted for portraying the stories of marginalized communities and have received both critical and commercial acclaim.

Career

Poudel co-produced Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi alongside Ramesh Chaulagain under the banner of Seven Seas Cinema. Directed by Saroj Poudel and written by Mahesh Dawadi, the film portrays the struggles of a father from the Gandharva community who dreams of educating his son. Released during Tihar on 31 October 2024, the film became one of the biggest hits in recent years.[1]

Following the film’s success, Poudel announced several projects including:

  • Abhimanyu Chapter 1 – a feature film inspired by themes of courage and sacrifice.[2]
  • Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi 2 – a sequel focusing on maternal sacrifice.[3]
  • Roll No. 1 – an upcoming youth drama directed by John Yojan.[4]

Filmography

Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi became one of the highest-grossing Nepali films of all time and was praised for its portrayal of Gandharva culture and social realism.[5]

Year Film Credited as Notes Ref(s)
2013 Saanghuro Writer [6]
2019 Bulbul Director/Writer Directorial debut [7]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Nominated work Category Result Ref(s)
2014 National Film Awards Saanghuro Best Screenplay Won [8]
2019 Bulbul Best Director Won [9]
2019 SAARC Film Festival Best Feature Film Nominated [10][11]
2020 Academy Awards Best International Feature Film Not nominated [12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi emerges as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024". The Kathmandu Post. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  2. ^ "Binod Poudel announces Abhimanyu Chapter 1". Online Khabar. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  3. ^ "Seven Seas Cinema reveals sequel to Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi". Setopati. 2025-01-11. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  4. ^ "Seven Seas Cinema set for new project Roll No. 1". Mero Picture. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  5. ^ "Binod Poudel's inspiring journey in Nepali cinema". Nepal360 News. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  6. ^ "Meet the director and writer behind the most celebrated Nepali movie of the recent times". kathmandupost.com. Archived from the original on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  7. ^ "Binod Paudel's Bulbul is well-executed and filled with exemplary acting, but there are narrative flaws". kathmandupost.com. Archived from the original on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  8. ^ "National Film Award Details | 2070". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  9. ^ "National Film Award 2075 felicitates successful films". My City. Archived from the original on 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  10. ^ "Ninth SAARC Film Festival Award Winners |". Archived from the original on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  11. ^ "Swastima Khadka and 'Tattini' secure titles at SAARC Film Festival". My City. Archived from the original on 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  12. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2019-09-07). "Nepal Picks First Feature 'Bulbul' as Oscar Race Contender". Variety. Archived from the original on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-05-06.


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