Loot
Released on January 13, 2012, “Loot” (Nepali: लूट) is widely considered a turning point in the history of Nepali filmmaking. Directed and co-written by debutant Nischal Basnet, Loot broke all previous norms of storytelling, dialogue, and character portrayal, introducing urban realism and gritty narratives to Nepali audiences. The film not only gained critical acclaim but