Ram Balram(1980)
Hindi169 mins
Ram Balram (1980) is a 169-minute Hindi film directed by Vijay Anand. Starring Zeenat Aman, Rekha and Ajit. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Ram Balram stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.
Director:Vijay Anand
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 1980
- Director
- Vijay Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two brothers lose their parents when their uncle murders them. He lies about the accident, takes them in, and controls their lives. As adults, one becomes a policeman and the other a mechanic, but both still hand over their earnings to their scheming uncle.
“Two brothers. One lie. A lifetime of secrets.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
169Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date12 April 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Ram Balram' references the Hindu deities Rama and Balarama, symbolizing the bond between the two brothers.
- Vijay Anand, known for thrillers like 'Jewel Thief', directed this action-comedy, a departure from his usual genre.
- Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, both major stars, shared the screen here after hits like 'Sholay' and 'Chupke Chupke'.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Pran, who plays a key role in the brothers' quest for justice.
- It includes the popular song 'Dard-e-Dil' sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, composed by R.D. Burman.
- The film was released during a peak period for Amitabh Bachchan, following his iconic angry young man roles.
- Despite the star cast, it did not achieve the same blockbuster success as some of the actors' other collaborations.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ram Balram
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Actor-Tara Bai4 films →
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