Degree Maila: MA 3rd Class (Nepali: डिग्री माइला ) is an upcoming 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 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. It’s scheduled for release on the eve of Nepalese new year 2081, which falls on 12 April 2024.
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.
Directed by | Ram Babu Gurung |
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Story by | Saayad Ashok |
Based on | Degree Maila |
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 |
Release date | April 12, 2024 |
Country | Nepal |