Nikhil Upreti

Acting

Nikhil Upreti

Born

1974-05-16 (52)

Place of birth

Sarlahi District, Nepal

Known for

Acting

Credits

23 titles

Nikhil Upreti is a legendary action superstar who redefined the stunt landscape of the Nepali film industry. He made a historic debut in the 2001 film Pinjada, where he performed a famous jump from the seven-story Kantipur Hospital building without a harness, instantly cementing his reputation as a daredevil. Throughout the 2000s, he dominated the box office with over 100 films, including major hits like Hami Tin Bhai, Dhadkan, Agnipath, and Nikhil Dai. After a brief transition to Mumbai to explore the Indian film industry, he made a successful return to Nepal in 2015 with the self-directed blockbuster Bhairav. In his personal life, he is married to actress Sanchita Luitel, with whom he has …

Known for

Film credits

2010s · 8 titles

2000s · 12 titles

Parkhi Basen poster
NR

Raj arrives in Kathmandu with dreams of becoming a renowned singer, while his journey is shaped by his mother's blessings, love, and the countless struggles he faces while pursuing his ambition.

Parkhi Basen

2008

Dobato poster
NR

Dobato is a classic Nepali movie released in 2007, celebrated for bringing together some of the biggest icons of the Nepali film industry.

Dobato

2007

Hami Teen Bhai poster
8.0

A heartwarming family drama about the unbreakable bond between three brothers.

Hami Teen Bhai

2004

Mission Paisa poster
NR

A group of individuals unite to seek revenge against the people who wrongly imprisoned them.

Mission Paisa

2009

Papi Manchhe 2 poster
NR

After an escape from false accusation, the fight begins against the underworld to prove an innocence and protect the family.

Papi Manchhe 2

2008

Pinjada poster
NR

A man gets caught in a web of betrayal and murder; fights to clear his name and reunite with his true love while evading his enemies and a double-crossing ally.

Pinjada

2001

Khalnayak poster
NR

An intense action thriller unfolds as relentless and ruthless criminals collide in a high-stakes battle where crime, morality, and love are put to the ultimate test.

Khalnayak

2008

Maanish poster
NR

A compassionate police inspector releases four prisoners to teach them how to become civilized and functioning members of society.

Maanish

2006

Dhakdan poster
NR

A pair of lovers from humble backgrounds find their relationships threatened by the greed and prejudice of wealthy families, forcing them to overcome deception, betrayal, and social divisions in a fight for love and acceptance.

Dhakdan

2004

Papi Manchhe poster
NR

The story of a family that is shattered by a sinful politician.

Papi Manchhe

2005

Bhagya Bidhata poster
NR

Directed by Dayaram Dahal, the 2007 Nepali action-drama Bhagya Bidhata follows two contrasting protagonists— played by megastars Rajesh Hamal and Nikhil Upreti— who find their lives intertwined in a story of duty, justice, and destiny.

Bhagya Bidhata

2007

Nikhil Dai poster
NR

A protective elder brother goes to extreme lengths to safeguard his beloved siblings and fight against anything.

Nikhil Dai

2006

Behind the camera