Chhakka Panja 4
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| Nepali | छक्का पन्जा ४ |
| Directed by | Hem Raj BC |
| Written by | Deepak Raj Giri |
| Produced by | Dipendra Khaniya Kesav Neupane Kedar Ghimire Nirmal Sharma |
| Starring | Deepak Raj Giri Benisha Hamal Kedar Ghimire Neer Shah Nirmal Sharma Buddhi Tamang Deepa Shree Niraula Raj Acharya Prem Pandey |
| Edited by | Nimesh Shrestha Ankit Khan Thakuri Bipin Malla |
Production companies | Aama Saraswoti Movies IME Present |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Budget | est.रू3 crore (US$220,000) |
| Box office | est.रू17.53 crore (US$1.3 million)[1] |
Chhakka Panja 4 (Nepali: छक्का पन्जा ४) is a 2023 Nepalese comedy film written by Deepak Raj Giri and directed by Hem Raj BC. It is the fourth and the latest film in Chakka Panja franchise. Produced by Dipendra Khaniya, Kesav Neupane, Kedar Ghimire, and Nirmal Sharma under the banner of Aama Saraswoti Movies. It stars Deepak Raj Giri, Benisha Hamal, Kedar Ghimire, Neer Shah, Nirmal Sharma, Buddhi Tamang, Deepa Shree Niraula, and Raj Acharya in lead role.[2][3]
The film was released on March 3, 2023.[4][5] The film was released nationwide in Nepal as well as more than 500 screens in other countries.[6][7] The film had biggest opening of 2023 for any film in Nepal and went on to become second highest grossing Nepali film in Nepal at the time.[8]
Synopsis
Its a political comedy-drama that revolves around the character of Dik Vijay, also known as Raja, the son of Nirvaya Singh, a formidable and influential political party head. The story intensifies when Nirvaya Singh becomes paralyzed, and the responsibility of leading the political party falls unexpectedly to Dik Vijay. This transition is fraught with complexity, as Dik Vijay has been more known for his involvement in criminal operations rather than political acumen.
As a significant political election approaches, the film chronicles Raja's journey thrust into the cutthroat world of politics and media scrutiny. It explores the clash between the establishment and the changing dynamics of power, and how Raja's initial exploitation of his new influence and power gradually gives way to a path of self-correction and righteousness.
The film blends comedy and drama to deliver social satire, following Raja's transformation and whether he is able to rise to the occasion, fulfill his father's duties and become the good person he needs to be, despite his initial reluctance and criminal background.[9]
Cast
- Deepak Raj Giri as Dik Vijay Singh (Raja)
- Benisha Hamal as Alisha
- Kedar Ghimire as Sanjel
- Neer Shah as Nirvaya Singh
- Buddhi Tamang as Buddhi
- Nirmal Sharma
- Raj Acharya
- Deepa Shree Niraula
- Malina Joshi
- Bedana Rai
- Sushma Niraula
- Sabin Bastola
- Loonibha Tuladhar
- Prem Pandey
Music
First song, Darshan Salam was released on January 30, 2023.[10] The second song, Sirupate Jungama was released on March 7, 2023.[3]
| No. | Title | Music | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Darshan Salam" | Dipak Sharma | David Shankar, Sahima Shrestha | 5:01 |
| 2. | "Sirupate Jungama" | Babul Giri | Babul Giri | 4:53 |
| Total length: | 9:54 | |||
Box office
According to the Film Development Board, it grossed approximately रू17.53 crore in Nepal, making it the highest-grossing Nepali film of the year, and one of the highest grossing Nepali film of all time.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Movie Collection Report" (PDF). Film Development Board. July 20, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
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- ^ a b "'छक्का पन्जा ४'को 'सिरूपाते जुँगामा' गीत सार्वजनिक". Gorkhapatra (in Nepali). March 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "मल्टिप्लेक्स हलमा '२.० छड्के' भन्दा 'छक्का पन्जा ४' लाई बढी शो". Setopati (in Nepali). February 28, 2023. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "चलचित्र 'छक्का पञ्जा ४' र 'छड्के २' आजबाट प्रदर्शनमा". Image Khabar (in Nepali). March 3, 2023. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "विदेशका ५० भन्दा बढी पर्दामा रिलिज भयो 'छक्का पन्जा ४'". Setopati (in Nepali). March 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "'छक्का पन्जा-४' मध्यपूर्वमा पनि". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). February 19, 2023. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "'छक्का पन्जा ४' को कमाइ दुई दिनमा ३ करोड बढी". Setopati (in Nepali). March 13, 2023. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "Chhakka Panja 4 (2023) Movie Review: Entertaining Political Comedy Drama | Deepak Raj Giri | Kedar Ghimire | Buddhi Tamang - The New Verse". thenewverse.com. March 3, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "टिजर समेटिएको 'छक्कापञ्जा ४' को गीत 'दर्शन सलाम' सार्वजनिक". Online Khabar (in Nepali). January 30, 2023. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.