
Shankarabharanam(2015)
Shankarabharanam is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film directed by Uday Nandanavanam. The film stars Nikhil Siddharth, Nanditha Raj, and Anjali in lead roles. It follows Gautham, an NRI who travels to India to sell a palace he inherited, only to be kidnapped by local gangsters. The story is set in a chaotic Indian village where multiple criminals compete to exploit Gautham. The film is a remake of the 2010 Hindi film Phas Gaye Re Obama. It features a comedic tone with slapstick humor and situational comedy. The film received mixed reviews from critics. It was produced by MVV Sathyanarayana under the MVV Cinema banner. The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 4 December 2015
- Director
- Uday Nandanavanam
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
An NRI named Gautham is broke and desperate. He learns he owns a palace in India. He travels there to sell it. But he gets kidnapped by a gang of criminals. They think he is rich. Gautham must escape their clutches and find a way back home.
“One palace, many problems.”
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Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Hindi comedy 'Phas Gaye Re Obama', which itself was inspired by the 2008 global financial crisis.
- It was shot extensively in and around the historic city of Hyderabad, using real palace locations to add authenticity.
- Actor Sumanth Ashwin, known for romantic roles, took on this comedic thriller as a change from his usual genre.
- The title 'Sankarabharanam' is the name of a famous raga in Carnatic music, creating an ironic contrast with the film's modern, chaotic plot.
- Despite being a thriller, the director incorporated subtle satire about the real estate and kidnapping rackets in India.
- The film's release faced competition from bigger star vehicles, which affected its initial box office reach.
- It features a cameo by a popular Telugu comedian in a brief but memorable role as one of the kidnappers.



