14 reviews
Watched Chakka Panja 3 at almost packed cinema in Kathmandu in its first day of release. The audience reaction during the first act of the movie was good. The second act starts well but somehow loses momentum. Third act feels slightly rushed however by the time of the climax (or almost last half an hour of the movie), audience feel the movie is trying for a hefty underlying subject matter. The comedy of all actors is natural. Kedar Ghimire or "Magne Buda" easily steals every scene he is in.
The songs lack the charm of Rajan Raj Shiwakoti's chart topping lyrics and music compositions of songs in Chakka Panja 1. Blatant product placement of few brands were overdone and clearly drags the movie. The movie would have been even better had the direction and editing been sharper and ended fifteen minutes sooner. Like earlier Chakka Panjas, the movie has too many scenes where actors are shown drinking or smoking. As the movie appeals to audiences of all ages, showing fewer scenes of drinking could have made it better.
Having said that, the movie should be fully appreciated for its true portrayal of Nepali education sector or all governmental service sector in Nepal in general. Many students who went to public school in Nepal will for sure relate themselves to the story even more. The audience will reward the makers of the movie with huge box office records in coming days. Hoping the next project venture of the team is even better.
The songs lack the charm of Rajan Raj Shiwakoti's chart topping lyrics and music compositions of songs in Chakka Panja 1. Blatant product placement of few brands were overdone and clearly drags the movie. The movie would have been even better had the direction and editing been sharper and ended fifteen minutes sooner. Like earlier Chakka Panjas, the movie has too many scenes where actors are shown drinking or smoking. As the movie appeals to audiences of all ages, showing fewer scenes of drinking could have made it better.
Having said that, the movie should be fully appreciated for its true portrayal of Nepali education sector or all governmental service sector in Nepal in general. Many students who went to public school in Nepal will for sure relate themselves to the story even more. The audience will reward the makers of the movie with huge box office records in coming days. Hoping the next project venture of the team is even better.
- user-14346
- Oct 9, 2018
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First movie was average; second one, disaster; however, this third movie by Chhakka Panja team has really touched my heart. Maybe, it's just because I love movies about socio-political changes. Some of my favorites in this genre include, Anil Kapoor's 'Nayak', Mahesh Babu's 'Srimanthudu' and a recent one 'Bharat Ane Nenu'. These all movies were about the social and political changes where the main protagonist uses his wits and strength for the betterment of the society they are living in.
(Possible Spoilers ahead) While Chhakka Panja 3 tries the same with a female protagonist, she fails horribly unlike the ones I've mentioned. And this was what hit me hard. A dialogue in the film says, "It's like a curse, if today's youths are made to stay in the country". And yet, when she was about to leave the country, she notices the unpleasant condition of the school where her father is the headmaster. She decided to stay in order the bring changes, and made decisions she would never do otherwise. Her sacrifice goes unnoticed and she is constantly opposed for her right doings. This depiction of the society was one of the best I've ever seen in a Nepali movie industry.
I may not be able to judge the technical flaws of the movie as other reviewers are mentioning. But as an avid movie goer, I would say, this movie is better than most movies in the Nepali film industry and absolutely better than the previous ones.
(Possible Spoilers ahead) While Chhakka Panja 3 tries the same with a female protagonist, she fails horribly unlike the ones I've mentioned. And this was what hit me hard. A dialogue in the film says, "It's like a curse, if today's youths are made to stay in the country". And yet, when she was about to leave the country, she notices the unpleasant condition of the school where her father is the headmaster. She decided to stay in order the bring changes, and made decisions she would never do otherwise. Her sacrifice goes unnoticed and she is constantly opposed for her right doings. This depiction of the society was one of the best I've ever seen in a Nepali movie industry.
I may not be able to judge the technical flaws of the movie as other reviewers are mentioning. But as an avid movie goer, I would say, this movie is better than most movies in the Nepali film industry and absolutely better than the previous ones.
This is just a copy of the same formula used by every other Nepali movie. Really boring.
The set design is bad. The cinematography is bad. The editing is bad. The sound design is bad. The music is bad. The filmmakers don't know how to make a film.
Why is it that these movies ignore all aspects of filmmaking? We need more experimental movies in Nepal and not the same garbage.
The acting is "ok" but sometimes even the acting is terrible. And the only real positive is that it tackles the education system.
It's a terrible movie made to make money don't watch it.
The set design is bad. The cinematography is bad. The editing is bad. The sound design is bad. The music is bad. The filmmakers don't know how to make a film.
Why is it that these movies ignore all aspects of filmmaking? We need more experimental movies in Nepal and not the same garbage.
The acting is "ok" but sometimes even the acting is terrible. And the only real positive is that it tackles the education system.
It's a terrible movie made to make money don't watch it.
- kingrajbhim
- Sep 27, 2021
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Waste of time and money. The first half is all over the place. The character are not relatable. Even in those emotional scenes you wont feel much sympathy for the characters.
I don't know why they kept on showing the camera and the cameraman through the sunglasses. At least they could have edited those part.
Really disappointed.
Its a totally family package movie. Acting seems natural. Good family package comedy was there. Its really refresh the mood of spectators. Dont look the movie in the background of Hollywood n bollywood expectation..... Watch as if u have not watched Hollywood n bollywood movie..... Story was nice reflecting the real situation of government school. Those of u who really are unware of the gov school situation should look the movie. Headmaster story is the reflecting the actual 100% scneraio of every government officers...Congrats Chakka Panja Team.....
- nepalisachin-97241
- Oct 18, 2018
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Producing an artless caricature of someone's voice and appearance and without using double-meaning vulgar jokes.
- anish_an-70415
- Sep 25, 2019
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One of the bst ever nepali movie evr watched. depicts the true scenario of a govt. school in Nepal. Inspiration to those who try very hard to uplift the condition of such schools. far better than those movies that arouses sex appeals and portrays vulgarity and violence ..... Hats off chakka panja team.
- ulama-41695
- Oct 21, 2018
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This is the type of movie that is not letting nepali movie industry to grow and puts good movies in a lime light. Bad direction. Highly commercial. Bad storyline.
- aasispoudel
- Dec 27, 2020
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The filim content is good that's it.
Acting, direction is total useless. This kind of does not let nepali movie industry to grow. Magnebuda, jitunepal, buddhi Tamang are leading the movie. No need of useless Deepak. He is lost in this movie. Putting some legend actors like Nir Shah and making the movie total commercial.
Good movie with a good comedy.... All actors acting were natural.... story is good reflecting the real situation of gov school.... thanks the chakka panja team..... a complete family package movie
- nepalisachin-97241
- Oct 18, 2018
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Tried to watch fe movies during my leisure time recently and this is the best of all. I dont agree with low raters, this is Nepali movie, made with very limited budget and audience. Definitely cant compete with big budget bollywood or hollywood. Beat based on budget. Promote nepali movies
- shishir_dahal
- Dec 27, 2020
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Must say its a good watch. I didn't like the ending. May be i was expecting a filmy end but overall technically and screenplay wise a good movie. From the colour composition of every one wearing blue clothes in the teashop to the house of Nir Shah. Must say its a great movie after Pashupati Prasad. After the fulke Super hit of The First and the stupidity of the second, this movie holds the potential to be crowned of the Succesor of the Chakka Panja Franchise. HATS OFF TO ALL THE staff.. Dipak ji and the Team.