Jamba Lakadi Bamba(1993)
Jamba Lakadi Pamba is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana. It stars Naresh as a police inspector and Aamani as a woman who challenges male dominance. The plot follows Aamani using a magical herb to reverse gender roles in her town, causing hilarious chaos. The film features a supporting cast including Brahmanandam, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Mallikharjunarao. Known for its absurd humor and social commentary, the film holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10 and is regarded as a cult classic in Telugu cinema. It was released on July 12, 1993.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Aha Video, YouTube, aha
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A woman in Visakhapatnam is tired of men ruling society. She gets a magical herb that swaps the behavior of men and women. She mixes it into the town's water supply. The next day, men become emotional housewives and women become bosses. A police inspector arrives to investigate the strange chaos. He must find a way to stop the madness before the town falls apart.
“When men become women, chaos begins.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jamba Lakadi Bamba
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & E. V. V. Satyanarayana (16 films together), Brahmanandam & Naresh (8 films together), Aamani & Brahmanandam (7 films together), and Aamani & Naresh (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jambalakidi Pamba' is a playful, nonsensical phrase typical of director E.V.V. Satyanarayana's comedic style.
- This was one of the earliest films to feature actress Roja in a prominent role, shortly after her debut.
- The plot revolves around a fictional 'sex-change herb,' a fantastical concept rarely explored in Telugu cinema of that era.
- Comedian Brahmanandam plays a key role, and his scenes were largely improvised during shooting.
- The movie was filmed in a very short schedule, using mostly practical sets to keep costs low.
- It underperformed at the box office initially but later gained a cult following through television reruns.
- The soundtrack by Koti included a hit song 'Chilakkamma,' which became popular at college events.