Degree Maila: MA 3rd Class (Nepali: डिग्री माइला: एमए थर्ड क्लास) is a 2024 Nepali social comedy-drama film directed by Ram Babu Gurung, based on a play written by Saayad Ashok.[2] It's produced by Bishal Gurung, Mani Ram Pokharel, Madhu Mijar and Sushma Gurung under the banner of Baasuri Films in association with Sushma Productions. It features Dayahang Rai and Aanchal Sharma in lead roles with Maotse Gurung, Prakash Ghimire, Bijay Baral, Buddhi Tamang, Kamal Mani Nepal in supporting roles. A story of a city-returned degree holder; the film emphasizes on education and unemployment issues in Nepal.[3]
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| डिग्री माइला: एमए थर्ड क्लास | |
| Directed by | Ram Babu Gurung |
| Story by | Saayad Ashok |
| Based on | Degree Maila (play) |
| Produced by | Bishal Gurung Mani Ram Pokharel |
| Starring | Dayahang Rai Aanchal Sharma Bijay Baral Buddhi Tamang |
| Cinematography | Shiva Ram Shrestha Riley H. Sen |
| Edited by | Nimesh Shrestha |
| Music by | Rohit Shakya |
Production company | Baasuri Films |
| Distributed by | Byankatesh Entertainment Kafiya films |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Budget | रु 2.75 Crore |
| Box office | रु 5.05 Crore [1] |
The film released on 12 April 2024, on the eve of Nepalese new year 2081 BS, among mixed reviews from critics. The first half of the film received applause but its second half drew a lot of mixed response, affecting its box office potential. Nonetheless, it was praised for its relevant story.[4][5]
Synopsis
editDegree Maaila is the only English graduate in a village, who has returned from a city. As the campus committee is warned to run the English classes properly or bear the consequences of shutting down, they decide to hire him for the job, which he declines. His love interest and the committee want him to take up the job but he is adamant. The film explores the theme of education system and unemployment issues in Nepali society through this backstory.[6]
Cast
edit- Dayahang Rai as Degree Maila
- Aanchal Sharma
- Maotse Gurung
- Prakash Ghimire
- Bijay Baral
- Buddhi Tamang
- Kamal Mani Nepal
Soundtrack
editThe background score is composed by Rohit Shakya. The first song titled "Susta Susta" was released on 23 February 2024 followed by another song "Kina" on 3 April. The title song "Ma Degree Maila Ho" was released on 13 April, on the occasion of birthday of its lead actor Dayahang Rai.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Susta Susta" | Dillu Chamlagai | SD Yogi | SD Yogi, Bigyani Parajuli | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Kina" | Hemant Rana | Hemant Rana | Hemant Rana | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Ma Degree Maila Ho" | Swapnil Smriti | Jhuma Limbu | Pawan Giri | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 12:45 | ||||
Box Office
editThe film opened with 98 lakhs gross on Friday and added 2.08 crore on Saturday for a total first weekend gross of 3.06 crore.[7] The film amassed a total of 5.05 crore in the first week of its release in Nepal.[8]
References
edit- ^ Setopati. "एक सातामा कति भयो 'डिग्री माइला' को व्यापार?". Setopati. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ "Degree Maaila - Mandala Theatre Nepal". Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "'Degree Maila' trailer released". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "'Degree Maila' here to make new year happy". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Degree Maila, A Strong Punch on Educated Unemployment". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "ट्रेलरमा यस्तो देखियो 'डिग्री माइला'". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "'डिग्री माइला'को दुई दिनमा तीन करोड ६ लाख कलेक्सन". THE CINEMA TIMES. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Setopati. "एक सातामा कति भयो 'डिग्री माइला' को व्यापार?". Setopati. Retrieved 2024-04-21.