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Sunil Thapa

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, May 19 1957
Birthplace: Kathmandu, Nepal

Death: Sat, Feb 07 2026
Sunil Thapa is 68 years old
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Poster of Pension Patta
Pension Patta
Sunil Thapa will be 68 in Pension Patta
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2026
Poster of Kumbh
Kumbh
Sunil Thapa would have been no older than 68 in Kumbh
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 2026
Poster of Pahaad
Pahaad
Sunil Thapa would have been no older than 68 in Pahaad
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 2026
Poster of Ram Naam Satya
Ram Naam Satya
Sunil Thapa would have been no older than 68 in Ram Naam Satya
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 2026
Poster of Eklo-I
Eklo-I
Sunil Thapa was 68 in Eklo-I
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2026
Poster of Maijharo
Maijharo
Sunil Thapa was 68 in Maijharo
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2025
Poster of Anjila
Anjila
Sunil Thapa was 67 in Anjila
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 2025
Poster of Devwani
Devwani
Sunil Thapa was 67 in Devwani
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2024
Poster of Kazi
Kazi
Sunil Thapa was 66 in Kazi as 'Bikash'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 2023
Poster of Prem Geet 3
Prem Geet 3
Sunil Thapa was 65 in Prem Geet 3
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of Bhaire
Bhaire
Sunil Thapa was 62 in Bhaire as 'Kaila Buwa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 2019
Poster of Captain
Captain
Sunil Thapa was 61 in Captain as 'Coach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of America Boys
America Boys
Sunil Thapa was 61 in America Boys
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2018
Poster of GST - Galti Sirf Tumhari
GST - Galti Sirf Tumhari
Sunil Thapa was 60 in GST - Galti Sirf Tumhari
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 2017
Poster of Lakshya
Lakshya
Sunil Thapa was 58 in Lakshya
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2016
Poster of 10 Endrathukulla
10 Endrathukulla
Sunil Thapa was 58 in 10 Endrathukulla as 'Gang's Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 2015
Poster of Mary Kom
Mary Kom
Sunil Thapa was 57 in Mary Kom as 'M. Narjit Singh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 2014
Poster of Gorkha Paltan
Gorkha Paltan
Sunil Thapa was 53 in Gorkha Paltan
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Dewar Babu
Dewar Babu
Sunil Thapa was 50 in Dewar Babu as 'Mitjuy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2007
Poster of Papi Manchhe
Papi Manchhe
Sunil Thapa was 48 in Papi Manchhe as 'Papi Manchhe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Aago
Aago
Sunil Thapa was 43 in Aago
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of Bhariya
Bhariya
Sunil Thapa was 39 in Bhariya as 'Sante'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1996
Poster of Chino
Chino
Sunil Thapa was 33 in Chino as 'Rate Kaila / J. S. Babu'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1991
Poster of Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Sunil Thapa was 24 in Ek Duuje Ke Liye as 'Librarian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1981
Poster of Don’t Sleep
Don’t Sleep
Sunil Thapa will be 68+ in Don’t Sleep
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Himalayan Gold
Himalayan Gold
Sunil Thapa will be 68+ in Himalayan Gold as 'Ratey Dai'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Family Man
The Family Man
Sunil Thapa was 62+ in The Family Man as 'David Khuzou'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 2019