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Ram Asur(2021)

6.5/10
Telugu132 mins

Ram tries to make a synthetic diamond but fails most of the time, leading to scars in his relationship with Priya. Through a friend, Ram meets priest called Ramachari, who in turn asks Ram to meet Suri. Ram’s life changes after meeting Suri.

Director:Triparna Venkatesh
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
19 November 2021
Director
Triparna Venkatesh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man named Ram struggles to create a synthetic diamond, which strains his relationship with Priya. After a friend connects him with a priest, he is introduced to a mysterious figure named Suri. This meeting completely transforms Ram's life.

A diamond's price is more than he bargained for.

Film Details

6.5Rating
132Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 November 2021
Also Known AsRamAsur · Peanut Diamond

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitycorruptionsurvivalfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
S
Suman TalwarBalaram Raju
#2
A
Abhinav SardarSuri
#3
Subhalekha Sudhakar, Actor in Ram Asur
Subhalekha SudhakarRamachari
#4
C
Chandhini TamilarasanActor
#5
S
Sherry AgarwalPriya
#6
S
Shaani PagadalaActor
#7
R
Ram KarthikRam
#8
J
J. Prabhakara ReddyCrew
#9
B
Bheems CeciroleoMusic
#10
T
Triparna VenkateshDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ram Asur' is a portmanteau of the two main characters' names, Ram and Suri, with 'Asur' hinting at a darker, mythological undertone.
  • Director Triparna Venkatesh is known for short films, and this marked her feature-length directorial debut in Telugu cinema.
  • The synthetic diamond plot was inspired by real scientific attempts to create lab-grown diamonds, a topic gaining global interest.
  • Actor Sampath Raj, who plays a key role, is often cast in antagonist parts but took on a more nuanced character here.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, using practical locations to ground its sci-fi elements in reality.
  • It had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through digital streaming platforms.
  • The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Suresh Yuvan, blending traditional motifs with electronic sounds for the thriller scenes.

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