Shatkon is a 2022 Nepali psychological thriller film directed by Milan Di Kapri, produced by Biraj Kadariya under the banner of Silver Screen Production, with the story and screenplay written by Shishir Limbu Wanem and the dialogues by Mahesh Dawadi. The film was released in theaters on 6 May 2022 with a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes. The film stars the celebrated actor Karma Shakya in the lead role of an investigative journalist, with Suyasha Adhikari, Lokendra Lekhak, Bholaraj Sapkota, Dhiren Shakya and Puja Karki in the principal cast. The film was promoted as a gripping thriller with no songs, a rarity in the Nepali industry, and it was shot in the locations of the city of Kathmandu, telling its story through pure narrative tension rather than musical numbers.

The title of the film, which means 'Triangle', hints at the structure of its plot. The story revolves around a triangle of characters: the investigative journalist who is obsessed with uncovering the truth, the woman caught in a web of secrets, and the man whose past refuses to stay buried. As the journalist digs deeper into a story that appears to be a simple crime, he discovers layers of deception that draw him into a dangerous game where every character has something to hide.

The film is built on the tension between what is shown and what is hidden. The director Milan Di Kapri, known for his short films, crafted a slow-burning narrative where the atmosphere of the city, the silences and the psychological states of the characters do the work that songs and dances usually do in Nepali films. The screenplay, by Shishir Limbu Wanem, keeps the audience guessing, with twists that reshape the understanding of the events of the story.

The performance of Karma Shakya, one of the most respected actors of the Nepali cinema, was praised by critics and audiences alike, and the supporting cast, including the veteran comedian Bholaraj Sapkota in a serious role, added weight to the thriller. The film was appreciated for attempting a genre that is rare in the industry, and it was noted for its commitment to a noir-like aesthetic that distinguished it from the mainstream releases of its year.

Shatkon remains an important experiment of the Nepali cinema in the thriller genre, remembered for its atmosphere, its performances and its courage to tell a story without the comfort of songs.