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Nepali (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Nepali is a 2008 romantic action film directed by V. Z. Durai, starring Bharath Srinivasan as Nepali 'Sweater'/ Karthik/ Bharathan, Meera Jasmine and Mayilsamy. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $21,100 worldwide.

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Nepali (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
V. Z. Durai
Genres
Romance , Action
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nepali About?

The premise of Nepali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a police officer relentlessly harasses Priya, Karthik’s wife, she is driven to take her own life. Grief quickly turns to suspicion as Karthik is arrested for the officer’s murder, forcing him to confront a hidden conspiracy that intertwines personal tragedy with corrupt law enforcement.

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Cast & crew

Nepali Cast & Characters

Bharath Srinivasan leads the cast as Nepali 'Sweater'/ Karthik/ Bharathan, with Meera Jasmine as Priya and Mayilsamy. Directed by V. Z. Durai; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from V. Z. Durai

More films directed by V. Z. Durai: Thalainagaram 2, Iruttu, Yemaali and 6 candles.

Full filmography
Plot

Nepali Plot Summary

What happens in Nepali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nepali [Bharath Srinivasan] works in a supermarket. He suddenly murders a few people and leaves a chilling clue beside each body, setting the stage for a case that will pull in the city’s top investigator. Gautham, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, takes charge and begins to piece together the patterns in the carnage, trying to decipher the hidden logic behind the killer’s moves and the cryptic evidence left behind. The sense of danger and mystery deepens as the clues hint at a larger scheme, while the tension in the city grows with every new discovery.

Full summary

The whole story of Nepali, scene by scene

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Box office

Nepali Box Office

Nepali grossed $21,100 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.1K

International
$21.1K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Nepali?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who holds the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police in the film?

Details

Nepali Also Known As

Also known as “Nepaali”.

Also known as
  • Nepaali

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FAQ

Nepali FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Nepali, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nepali?

Nepali runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Nepali released?

Nepali was released on April 11, 2008.

Who directed Nepali?

Nepali was directed by V. Z. Durai.

More films by V. Z. Durai

Who is in the cast of Nepali?

Nepali stars Bharath Srinivasan as Nepali 'Sweater'/ Karthik/ Bharathan, Meera Jasmine as Priya and Mayilsamy, among 13 credited actors.

How much did Nepali make at the box office?

Nepali grossed $21,100 worldwide.

Does Nepali have a post-credit scene?

No. Nepali has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Nepali in?

The original language of Nepali is Tamil.

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