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Bava Bavamaridi(1993)

4.5/10
Telugu126 minstheatrical

Bava Bavamaridi is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film directed by Sarath. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Suman, Jayasudha, and Malashri in lead roles. The story follows a wealthy man who marries a poor woman and brings her younger brother into his home. Years later, the brother's loyalty is tested when the man is forced to marry a courtesan. The film was produced by Editor Mohan and C. M. Krishna under the M. M. Movie Arts banner. It is a remake of the Tamil film Pandithurai (1992). The music, composed by Raj–Koti, features the hit song 'Bavalu Sayya' which remains popular. Suman won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance. The film was a commercial success and completed a 100-day run in theaters.

Director:Sarath
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 1993
Director
Sarath
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A wealthy man marries a poor woman and raises her younger brother as his own. Years later, a courtesan and her evil brother trap him into a second marriage. The loyal brother-in-law must fight to protect his family's honor and reunite them.

Loyalty tested. Family torn. Love wins.

Film Details

4.5Rating
126Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleబావ బావమరిది

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyrevengejusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bava Bavamaridi

Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Jayasudha (11 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Babu Mohan (9 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Saluri Koteswara Rao (8 films together), Suman & Kota Srinivasa Rao (5 films together), Anandaraj & Silk Smitha (3 films together), and Suman & Jayasudha (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bava Bavamaridi' translates to 'Brother-in-law, My Brother-in-law' in English, highlighting the central relationship.
  • Director Sarath also worked as a screenwriter for several other Telugu films in the 1990s.
  • The movie was released during a period when family dramas focusing on in-law relationships were popular in Telugu cinema.
  • Actress Roja, known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films, played a key female role in this drama.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Koti, a frequent collaborator with director Sarath in the early 90s.
  • This film is not widely available on major streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen work from that era.
  • The plot revolves around conflicts and bonds within a joint family, a common theme in 90s Indian cinema.

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