Bama Vijayam(1967)
Bama Vijayam is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The ensemble cast includes Sowcar Janaki, Rajasree, Kanchana, Jayanthi, Sachu, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, Major Sundarrajan, Srikanth, and T. S. Balaiah. The story follows a middle-class joint family whose three daughters-in-law go to absurd lengths to impress a famous actress who becomes their neighbour. The film satirises false prestige and living beyond one's means. It won the Chennai Film Fans' Association Award for Best Film. Bama Vijayam was released on 24 February 1967 and was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Bhale Kodallu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 February 1967
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A strict father runs a happy joint family with his three sons and their wives. Everything changes when a glamorous film actress moves into the bungalow next door. The three daughters-in-law become obsessed with impressing her and start lying, borrowing money, and buying things they cannot afford. Their silly plans threaten to destroy the family's peace.
“When a star moves in, sanity moves out.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bama Vijayam
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman (65 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan (54 films together), Nagesh & Major Sundarrajan (43 films together), Nagesh & R. Muthuraman (43 films together), and K. Balachander & M. S. Viswanathan (27 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film directed by K. Balachander, who later became a legendary filmmaker.
- The movie was based on a successful stage play of the same name, also written and directed by Balachander.
- Actress Sowcar Janaki played the role of Bama, the famous actress who visits the family.
- The film's story humorously shows how middle-class families try to impress rich or famous guests.
- It is considered one of the early films that showed Balachander's skill in family drama and comedy.
- The movie was a hit and helped establish K. Balachander as a major director in Tamil cinema.