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Bham Bolenath(2015)

4.8/10
Telugu118 minstheatrical

Bham Bolenath is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language stoner-comedy film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu. The cast includes Naveen Chandra, Akella, Boby, and Dhanraj. The narrative follows three separate storylines: an unemployed youth, a petty thief, and a group of friends on a road trip. These stories converge through a series of coincidences, creating a comedy of errors. The film is noted for its glossy production design and costume work. Music by Sai Karthik received mixed reviews, with the title track standing out. The film was produced by Siruvuri Rajesh Varma under R.C.C. It was released in theaters on February 27, 2015.

Director:Karthik Varma Dandu
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
30 September 2015
Director
Karthik Varma Dandu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

An unemployed young man, a small-time thief with big dreams, and a group of friends on a road trip all cross paths on one chaotic night. Their separate lives collide through a series of coincidences and misunderstandings. The result is a funny, messy comedy about luck and bad decisions.

Three stories. One crazy night.

Film Details

4.8Rating
118Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 September 2015
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
lovefriendshipidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bham Bolenath

Cast reunions in this film: Naveen Chandra & Posani Krishna Murali (3 films together), Naveen Chandra & Pooja Jhaveri (2 films together), and Posani Krishna Murali & Fish Venkat (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Bham Bolenath' but was later renamed 'Bham Bolenath' after a popular deity to appeal to a wider audience.
  • It was the directorial debut of Karthik Varma Dandu, who previously worked as an assistant director on several Telugu films.
  • The movie features three parallel storylines that intersect, a narrative structure less common in mainstream Telugu comedies at the time.
  • Actor Saptagiri, known for comic roles, plays a key part, and his improvisations added to the film's humor during shooting.
  • Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a modest budget and was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, marking one of his early projects in the comedy-romance genre.
  • Upon release, the film received mixed reviews but developed a small cult following for its situational comedy on television reruns.

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