[1] In 2019, Thakuri made her acting debut in Diwakar Bhattarai's sports drama Captain, co-starring Anmol K.C., produced under Bhuwan K.C.

[4][5] These nominations affirmed her effective portrayal of characters and her impact on the Nepali cinema industry, setting her apart as a talented newcomer.

[7][8][9] Her performance in the film was widely praised, one critic wrote: "In comparison to her previous role in Captain, Thakuri has improved a lot.

[10] Continuing her promising trajectory, Thakuri signed on for Pravin Jha's "December Falls" in 2021, co-starring with Aaryan Sigdel.

The same year, she was honored the National Navdurga Award for her dedication and contribution to the Nepali cinema, alongside nine other esteemed actresses.

Thakuri felt responsible towards the project because it is about real events, and went to meet the locals of Maikot village in Rukum district as a preparation for her role.