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Ungarala Rambabu(2017)

6.2/10
Telugu139 mins

Ungarala Rambabu is a 2017 Telugu comedy film directed by Kranthi Madhav. The film stars Sunil, Miya George, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The story follows Ram Babu, a rich man who loses his wealth and then finds a treasure of gold worth 200 crores. He becomes a believer in astrology and is told to marry a specific girl. The girl's father is a communist who opposes the marriage. The film explores the clash between capitalist and communist ideologies through a comedic lens. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the humor but noting the formulaic plot. The film was released on 15 September 2017.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
15 September 2017
Director
Kranthi Madhav
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 19m
Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

Ram Babu loses all his money. He finds gold worth 200 crores after following an astrologer's advice. He falls in love with Savitri. But her father is a communist who hates rich people. Ram Babu must win his approval to marry her.

Luck, love, and a communist father.

Film Details

6.2Rating
139Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date15 September 2017
Also Known AsDashing Rambabu

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Ungarala Rambabu

Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Sunil (9 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a nod to the 1974 classic 'Ungarala Rambabu' starring N.T. Rama Rao, reimagining the character for a modern story.
  • Director Kranthi Madhav initially wrote the script for actor Nani, but it eventually went to actor Sundeep Kishan for the lead role.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, capturing its beaches and urban landscapes.
  • It features a cameo by comedian Satya, who improvised many of his humorous lines during filming.
  • The soundtrack by Prashanth R Vihari includes a folk-inspired song 'Chinna Chinna' that became popular in rural areas.
  • Despite its theatrical release, the film gained a stronger following through television broadcasts and streaming platforms later.
  • A key scene involving a political debate was partly ad-libbed by the actors to make the dialogue feel more natural.

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