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Purano Dunga (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Purano Dunga is a 2016 drama directed by Ram Babu Gurung, starring Maotse Gurung as Bhate, Dayahang Rai and Buddhi Tamang. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $2,836 worldwide.

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Purano Dunga (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Ram Babu Gurung
Genre
Drama
Original language
Nepali
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The story

What Is Purano Dunga About?

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

A man steals his brother’s boat after a property dispute.

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Cast & crew

Purano Dunga Cast & Characters

Maotse Gurung leads the cast as Bhate, with Dayahang Rai as Betashe and Buddhi Tamang as Bideshi. Directed by Ram Babu Gurung; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ram Babu Gurung

More films directed by Ram Babu Gurung: Degree Maila M.A 3rd Class, Fulbari, Kabaddi 4: The Final Match and Mr. Jholay.

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Plot

Purano Dunga Plot Summary

What happens in Purano Dunga from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Purano Dunga follows the quiet drama of two Bhujel brothers whose lives hinge on a single fragile asset. Bhakta Bahadur Maotse Gurung, the elder, earns his living by rowing a boat across Lake Begnas, pouring his days into a skill that keeps the family fed. His younger brother, Batase Dayahang Rai, drifts through life in the city, and when he asks for his share of the family fortune, he asks for the boat itself. The request sets off a chain of choices that test loyalty, pride, and the meaning of duty.

Full summary

The whole story of Purano Dunga, scene by scene

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Box office

Purano Dunga Box Office

Purano Dunga grossed $2,836 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.8K

International
$2.8K
Videos

Purano Dunga Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

PURANO DUNGA Official Trailer Ft. Dayahang Rai, Priyanka Karki, Maotse Gurung, Menuka Pradhan
  • Teaser Purano Dunga Nepali Movie Official Teaser
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Purano Dunga?

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 plays the elder brother Bhakta Bahadur in the film?

Details

Purano Dunga Also Known As

Also known as “Old Boat”.

Also known as
  • Old Boat

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FAQ

Purano Dunga FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Purano Dunga?

Purano Dunga runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Purano Dunga released?

Purano Dunga was released on November 25, 2016.

Who directed Purano Dunga?

Purano Dunga was directed by Ram Babu Gurung.

More films by Ram Babu Gurung

Who is in the cast of Purano Dunga?

Purano Dunga stars Maotse Gurung as Bhate, Dayahang Rai as Betashe and Buddhi Tamang as Bideshi, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Purano Dunga make at the box office?

Purano Dunga grossed $2,836 worldwide.

Does Purano Dunga have a post-credit scene?

No. Purano Dunga has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Purano Dunga in?

The original language of Purano Dunga is Nepali.

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