- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 13, 1980
- Place of Birth
- Khawa, Bhojpur District, Nepal
Dayahang Rai
Dayahang Rai is a cornerstone of modern Nepali cinema, often credited with shifting the industry away from stereotypical hero tropes toward nuanced, character-driven storytelling. A proud representative of the indigenous Rai community, he brought his extensive background in theatre specifically from the renowned Gurukul: School of Theatre to the silver screen, debuting in the film Anagarik in 2006. However, it was his breakout role Gopal in the 2012 blockbuster Loot that transformed him into a national phenomenon. This role, along with his performance in the Kabaddi franchise, cemented his reputation for portraying the "common man" with a blend of dry humor and deep emotional resonance. Throughout his prolific career, Dayahang has demonstrated remarkable range, moving seamlessly between mainstream hits and artistic, independent projects. His collaboration with director Nischal Basnet an…
Filmography
moviePension Patta
2026
movieMitjyu
2026
movieMirmire
2026 · Sonam
movieJaari 2: Song of Chyabrung
2025 · Namsang
movieBaristha Balaram
2025
movieReemai
2025
movieMahabhoj
2025
moviePooja, Sir
2025 · Police captain Madan Rai, Executive Producer
movieBhuthan: The World’s Happiest Man
2025
moviePitambar
2025
movieAnjila
2025 · Chandre shahu
movieDukhi Aatma
2025 · Chewang
movieKarsang
2025
movieGharjwai
2024
movieA Road to the Village
2024 · Maila
movieMansarra
2024
movieDegree Maila: M.A. 3rd Class
2024
movieRangeli
2024 · Vijay
movieDayarani
2024
movieHattichhap
2024 · Ammare
movieDimag Kharab
2023 · Bhola
movieNango Gaun
2023
movieJaari
2023 · Namsang
movieBihe Pass
2023
movieFulbari
2023
movieKe Ghar Ke Dera
2022
movieDui Nambari
2022 · Chiring
movieThe Secrets of Radha
2022
movieKabaddi 4: The Final Match
2022 · Kaji
movieFour Nights
2022 · Ram
movieSenti Virus
2020
movieKabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi
2020 · Kaji
movieBhaire
2019 · Bhaire
movieAppa
2019
movieJatrai Jatra
2019 · Dawa
movieSaili
2019 · Birman
movieKanchhi
2018 · Hira
movieMr. Jholay
2018 · Jholay
movieLalteen
2017 · Lalle
movieGhampani
2017 · Furba Tamang
movieLappan Chhappan
2017 · Inspector Tamang
movieLoot 2
2017 · Gofley
movieWhite Sun
2016 · Agni / Chandra / Bhim
moviePurano Dunga
2016 · Betashe
movieJhumkee
2016
movieHow Funny
2016 · Tej Bahadur Rai
movieBir Bikram
2016 · Bir
movieFanko
2016 · Buddhe
movieKabaddi Kabaddi
2015 · Kaji
movieTaandro
2015 · Ganga Bahadur Lama
movieWoda Number 6
2015 · Daya
movieSambodhan
2015 · Police Officer Ram
movieTalakjung vs Tulke
2014 · Syagi / Samten Lama
movieKabaddi
2014 · Kaji
movieJholay
2014 · Harkam
movieKarkash
2013 · Andy
movieUma
2013
movieChhadke
2013 · Psycho Bhotey
movieHighway
2012 · Manoj
movieBadhshala
2012 · Captain Rai
movieLoot
2012 · Gofley
movieAcharya
2011 · Doctor II
movieDasdhunga
2010 · Driver
movieMero Euta Saathi Chha
2009 · Dorje