Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal(2012)
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal is a 2012 Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, and Shreyas Talpade. The story follows a poor farmer named Johnny who wins a lottery but must deal with a ghost and greedy villagers to claim the prize. Set in the fictional village of Gafla, the film combines slapstick comedy with a heartwarming message about generosity. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances but criticized the lengthy runtime. The film was released in theaters on September 28, 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 28 September 2012
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A poor farmer named Johnny buys a lottery ticket to win the heart of his rich girlfriend. But a ghost steals the ticket, and greedy villagers chase after it. Johnny must outsmart everyone to claim the prize and marry his love.
“Luck, love, and a ghostly twist.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Asrani (33 films together), Paresh Rawal & Om Puri (25 films together), Paresh Rawal & Rajpal Yadav (17 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Paresh Rawal (16 films together), Priyadarshan & Paresh Rawal (15 films together), and Priyadarshan & Rajpal Yadav (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2008 Malayalam film 'Marykkundoru Kunjaadu', which was also directed by Priyadarshan.
- Actor Shreyas Talpade, who plays Jhonny, had previously worked with director Priyadarshan in the hit comedy 'Malamaal Weekly'.
- The movie's title is a playful twist on the phrase 'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal', referencing Priyadarshan's earlier film 'Malamaal Weekly'.
- Despite being a Priyadarshan comedy, the film did not perform well at the box office compared to his earlier hits.
- The character Sam, played by Nana Patekar, brings a serious yet humorous dynamic atypical of many slapstick comedies.
- Parts of the film were shot in Goa, known for its scenic beaches which are a common backdrop in Priyadarshan's movies.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sajid-Wajid, marking one of their few collaborations with director Priyadarshan.