Female prostitutes are common in movies but male prostitutes are rare and the latest movie Palpalma wants to cash in the fact that it is the first Nepali movie to feature male prostitute.
The movie was dragged into controversy during its shooting. The movie was widely publicized with photos and posters of bed scenes featuring Ramit Dhungana and Sujata Sitaula. Due to the hot scenes in the movie, the censor board has barred viewers, below 16 years of age, from watching the movie. The movie was first shown in Hong Kong in March.
Debut movie of director Ukesh Dahal, and produced by Mr. Harihar Acharya, the movie is told to have a new taste and fresh concept. The movie features Ramit Dhungana, Dilip Rayamajhi, Rupa Rana, Sujata Situla, Dilip Gautam, Suman Singh, Bikrant Basnet, Usha, Sashi Khadka, Asim Rana etc. More in Nepali below: