Degree Maila: MA 3rd Class
Degree Maila: MA 3rd Class is a 2024 Nepali social comedy-drama film directed by Ram Babu Gurung, based on a play written by Saayad Ashok. 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.
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.
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.Cast
- Dayahang Rai as Dilli Ram Bhujel/Degree Maila
- Aanchal Sharma as Kabita Sharma
- Maotse Gurung as Bhoj Bahadur Bhujel
- Prakash Ghimire as Rudra Prasad Dahal
- Bijay Baral as Bakhate
- Buddhi Tamang as Purna Bahadur Gurung
- Kamal Mani Nepal as Kamalmani
- Som Nath Khanal as Shanti Ram
- Pashupati Rai as Sapana Sauni
- Reecha Sharma as Nirichyak Madam