Bhama Rukmani(1980)
Bhama Rukmani is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Bhaskaran and written by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Bhagyaraj in the lead role, alongside other cast members. The story follows Nandagopal, a man who marries two women — Bhama out of duty and Rukmani out of love — and the complications that arise from his double life. The film is set in a small Tamil town and explores themes of love, duty, and forgiveness. It was noted for its honest storytelling and strong performances. Bhama Rukmani was released in 1980 and received positive reviews for its blend of comedy and emotion.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- R. Bhaskaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Nandagopal loves Rukmani, but his mother forces him to marry Bhama. Unable to let go of Rukmani, he marries her too. He must now juggle two wives and a web of lies. When the truth comes out, both women leave him. Nandagopal must fight to win back their trust and rebuild his broken family.
“One man, two wives, endless trouble”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhama Rukmani
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & K. A. Thangavelu (10 films together), Nagesh & K. A. Thangavelu (9 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & K. Bhagyaraj (8 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & M. S. Viswanathan (7 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Ganthimathi (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil stage play of the same name, which was already well-known to audiences.
- Director R. Bhaskaran was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making this a notable Tamil directorial venture.
- The movie featured a rare double role for actor Sivakumar, who played both Nandagopal and his look-alike in the story.
- A subplot involving a court case was reportedly added to the film version, which was not in the original stage play.
- The soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan included a hit song 'Kannan Vandhu Paadugindran' that became popular on radio.
- The film's conflict revolves around the then-prevalent social issue of bigamy, which was a controversial topic in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Sripriya played the role of Bhama, marking one of her several collaborations with co-star Sivakumar in the early 80s.