Bhale Dongalu(2008)
Bhale Dongalu is a 2008 Telugu-language black comedy con film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. The film stars Tarun, Ileana D'Cruz, and Jagapati Babu in lead roles. It is a remake of the Hindi film Bunty Aur Babli (2005) and is inspired by Bonnie and Clyde. The story follows Ramu and Jyothi, two young dreamers who run away from home and become con artists. They call themselves Romeo & Juliet and target corrupt rich people. A kind police officer, DCP Yugandhar, is assigned to catch them. The film blends comedy, romance, and crime. It received mixed reviews upon release. The music was composed by K.M. Radha Krishnan. The film was released in 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- K. Vijaya Bhaskar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Ramu wants to be a businessman. Jyothi wants to be a model. Both run away from home. They meet on a train and become con artists. They call themselves Romeo & Juliet. They rob the rich and help the poor. A police officer and a drug kingpin chase them. They must save a sick little girl and find their way back home.
“Two dreamers. One crime spree.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhale Dongalu
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), M. S. Narayana & Venu Madhav (28 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Sunil Varma (27 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bhale Dongalu' translates to 'Good Thieves', directly referencing the con artist duo at the heart of the story.
- This was a rare remake directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, who was primarily known for his successful family dramas and romantic comedies.
- Actress Sada, who played Jyothi, was reportedly selected for her ability to portray both a naive village girl and a glamorous con artist.
- The film's soundtrack by Mani Sharma included a popular item number 'Chilakkamma' featuring actress Mumaith Khan.
- Despite being a remake of the hit Hindi film 'Bunty Aur Babli', it incorporated several localized Telugu cultural elements and settings.
- The movie's release faced competition from other major Telugu films, impacting its initial box office performance.
- A key promotional focus was the on-screen chemistry between lead actors Allari Naresh and Sada, who were paired together for the first time.