Ram Balram(1980)
Ram Balram is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vijay Anand. The film stars Dharmendra as Ram and Amitabh Bachchan as Inspector Balram Singh. Zeenat Aman and Rekha play the female leads. The story follows two orphaned brothers who are manipulated by their evil uncle Jagatpal. Ram is forced into a life of crime while Balram becomes a police officer. The film explores themes of brotherhood, betrayal, and revenge. It was a commercial success, collecting ₹4.7 crore at the box office. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film is known for its action sequences and emotional drama.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 1980
- Director
- Vijay Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two young brothers lose their parents to a murderous uncle. The uncle forces the older brother to become a thief. He makes the younger brother a police officer. Years later, the brothers must confront their uncle's evil plan. They must choose between loyalty and justice.
“Two brothers. One destiny. One revenge.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ram Balram
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Amitabh Bachchan (14 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Amjad Khan (11 films together), Zeenat Aman & Amjad Khan (10 films together), Prem Chopra & Dharmendra (10 films together), Zeenat Aman & Dharmendra (8 films together), and Dharmendra & Amjad Khan (8 films together).
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.