Bangaram(2006)
Bangaram is a 2006 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Dharani and produced by A.M. Ratnam. The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the title role, alongside Meera Chopra, Sanusha, and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles. The story follows a young reporter who dreams of joining the BBC but gets entangled in a family conflict involving a ruthless gangster and two sisters. The film features music composed by Vidyasagar and cinematography by S. Gopinath. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Pawan Kalyan's performance but criticism for its narrative execution. The film was released on 3 May 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, JioCinema, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Dharani
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Bangaram is a TV reporter with a big dream: to work for the BBC. To get there, he needs a signature from a rich NRI. But he walks into a family war. The NRI's daughter is being forced to marry a gangster's brother. Bangaram must choose between his dream and doing the right thing.
“Gold. Dream. Fight. Love.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bangaram
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Venu Madhav (28 films together), M. S. Narayana & Raghu Babu (22 films together), Raghu Babu & Venu Madhav (16 films together), M. S. Narayana & Mukesh Rishi (8 films together), Raghu Babu & Mukesh Rishi (7 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Pawan Kalyan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Bheemli Kabaddi Jattu' but was changed to 'Bangaram' before release.
- This was the only Telugu film directed by Dharani, who is best known for his Tamil blockbusters like 'Dhool' and 'Ghilli'.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at the picturesque Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh.
- Actress Reema Sen made her Telugu debut with this film after gaining popularity in Tamil and Hindi cinema.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Mani Sharma, included a folk-inspired song that became popular in rural areas.
- Despite its action-drama genre, the film underperformed at the box office compared to the director's previous hits.
- A key fight sequence was choreographed by stunt master Ram-Lakshman, known for their work in South Indian cinema.