Sunil Thapa Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

Sunil Thapa

Sunil Thapa

Acting

Biography

Sunil Thapa is a legendary figure in Nepali cinema, widely celebrated for his commanding presence and his iconic status as the industry’s most recognizable antagonist. He is best known by the moniker "Ratey Kaila," a character from the 1989 blockbuster film Chino that became a cultural phenomenon and redefined the role of the villain in Nepal. Before his rise to stardom, Thapa was a professional footballer and a photojournalist, diverse experiences that contributed to the intense physicality and charisma he brought to the screen. Beyond his massive success in Nepal, Thapa achieved significant acclaim in Bollywood, making him one of the most successful crossover actors from the region. While his Indian debut dates back to the 1981 classic Ek Duuje Ke Liye, he gained modern international recognition for his role as the coach in the biopic Mary Kom (2014), which earned him a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He remained a prolific artist until his passing in February 2026, contributing to major projects like The Family Man and mentoring the next generation of actors as the chairman of the Everest Film Academy.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Lakshya movie poster
MOVIE

Lakshya

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Lakshya
Papi Manchhe movie poster
MOVIE

Papi Manchhe

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Papi Manchhe
Papi Manchhe
Bhaire movie poster
MOVIE

Bhaire

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Bhaire
Kaila Buwa
Prem Geet 3 movie poster
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Prem Geet 3

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Prem Geet 3
Mary Kom movie poster
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Mary Kom

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Mary Kom
M. Narjit Singh
10 Endrathukulla movie poster
MOVIE

10 Endrathukulla

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10 Endrathukulla
Gang's Lawyer
Ek Duuje Ke Liye movie poster
MOVIE

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

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Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Librarian
Gorkha Paltan movie poster
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Gorkha Paltan

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Gorkha Paltan
Dewar Babu movie poster
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Dewar Babu

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Dewar Babu
Mitjuy
Bhariya movie poster
MOVIE

Bhariya

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Bhariya
Sante

Gallery

Sunil Thapa portrait