Degree Maila: MA 3rd Class

Degree Maila: MA 3rd Class
Theatrical release poster
डिग्री माइला: एमए थर्ड क्लास
Directed byRam Babu Gurung
Story bySaayad Ashok
Based onDegree Maila (play)
Produced byBishal Gurung
Mani Ram Pokharel
StarringDayahang Rai
Aanchal Sharma
Bijay Baral
Buddhi Tamang
CinematographyShiva Ram Shrestha
Riley H. Sen
Edited byNimesh Shrestha
Music byRohit Shakya
Production
company
Baasuri Films
Distributed byByankatesh Entertainment
Kafiya films
Release date
  • 12 April 2024 (2024-04-12)
CountryNepal
Budgetरु 2.75 Crore
Box officeरु 5.05 Crore [1]

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]

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

Degree 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

Soundtrack

The 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.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Susta Susta"Dillu ChamlagaiSD YogiSD Yogi, Bigyani Parajuli4:34
2."Kina"Hemant RanaHemant RanaHemant Rana4:04
3."Ma Degree Maila Ho"Swapnil SmritiJhuma LimbuPawan Giri4:07
Total length:12:45

Box Office

The 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

  1. ^ Setopati. "एक सातामा कति भयो 'डिग्री माइला' को व्यापार?". Setopati. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  2. ^ "Degree Maaila - Mandala Theatre Nepal". Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  3. ^ "'Degree Maila' trailer released". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. ^ "'Degree Maila' here to make new year happy". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  5. ^ "Degree Maila, A Strong Punch on Educated Unemployment". THE CINEMA TIMES. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
  6. ^ "ट्रेलरमा यस्तो देखियो 'डिग्री माइला'". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  7. ^ "'डिग्री माइला'को दुई दिनमा तीन करोड ६ लाख कलेक्सन". THE CINEMA TIMES. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  8. ^ Setopati. "एक सातामा कति भयो 'डिग्री माइला' को व्यापार?". Setopati. Retrieved 2024-04-21.