Binod Poudel is a Nepali film producer and founder of Seven Seas Cinema, best known for producing Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi (2024), one of the highest-grossing films in Nepali cinema. His productions are noted for portraying the stories of marginalized communities and have received both critical and commercial acclaim.
Poudel co-produced Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi alongside Ramesh Chaulagain under the banner of Seven Seas Cinema. Directed by Saroj Poudel and written by Mahesh Dawadi, the film portrays the struggles of a father from the Gandharva community who dreams of educating his son. Released during Tihar on 31 October 2024, the film became one of the biggest hits in recent years. [1]
Following the film’s success, Poudel announced several projects including:
Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi became one of the highest-grossing Nepali films of all time and was praised for its portrayal of Gandharva culture and social realism. [5]
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Saanghuro | Writer | [6] | |
| 2019 | Bulbul | Director/Writer | Directorial debut | [7] |
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | National Film Awards | Saanghuro | Best Screenplay | Won | [8] |
| 2019 | Bulbul | Best Director | Won | [9] | |
| 2019 | SAARC Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Nominated | [10] [11] | |
| 2020 | Academy Awards | Best International Feature Film | Not nominated | [12] |
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