Dharmaa

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Dharmaa
Directed by Dipendra K Khanal
Written by Ugesh Raimajhi
Produced by Dr. Durga Pokharel
Release date
  • 2010 (2010)
[1]
Country Nepal
LanguageNepali

Dharmaa is a 2010 Nepali film directed by Dipendra K. Khanal. It was the second Nepali film after 22 years to feature actress Manisha Koirala, who had been busy with Indian films. [2] The film was considered commercially successful at the box office.[ citation needed ]

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References

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