Movie Details:
Based on | Sathi Leelavathi (1995) by Balu Mahendra |
Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Genre | Comedy |
Release date | 9 December 2005 |
Running time | 2hr 21min |
Starring | Ramesh Arvind Kamal Haasan Urvashi Shruthi Daisy Bopanna Anirudh |
Directed by | Ramesh Aravind |
Written by | Yashwant Sardeshpande, Rajendra Karanth (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Ramesh Aravind |
Story by | Balu Mahendra |
Produced by | K. Manju |
Cinematography by | PKH Das |
Edited by | Nagendra Urs |
Music by | Gurukiran |
Production Company | Lakshmishree Combines |
Distributor | Raaj Kamal Films International |
Cast & Characters:
- Ramesh Aravind as Ram
- Kamal Haasan as Shyam Sajjan
- Urvashi as Bhama Mani aka Peddus
- Shruti as Shanti
- Daisy Bopanna as Priya
- Aniruddha Jatkar as Raja
- H. G. Dattatreya as Rangaswamy, Ram’s father
- Manikantha Surya
- Prathima Devi as Ram’s neighbour
- Yashwanth Sardeshpande as A. Satyamurthy, co-passenger
- Shashank as Shyam’s son (credited as Master Shashank)
- Goutham as Ravi (credited as Master Goutham)
- Priyanka as Gowri (credited as Baby Priyanka)
- M. S. Umesh as Srikantha Murthy
- Rajendra Karanth as resident in flat
- K. Praveen Nayak as a guy in the washroom
- Imran Sardhariya
Storyline:
The film revolves around Rama (Ramesh Aravind), a married cartoonist who engages in an extramarital affair with Priya (Daisy Bopanna). When Priya discovers Rama’s marital status, she continues to pursue him. The narrative unfolds as Rama’s wife, Bhama (Urvashi), along with the help of his friend Shyam (Kamal Haasan), devises a plan to reunite with him. The film humorously explores themes of infidelity, relationships, and the comedic chaos that ensues from Rama’s double life.
About Movie:
Rama Shama Bhama is a Kannada comedy film directed by Ramesh Aravind, marking his directorial debut. The film stars Ramesh Aravind himself in the lead role, alongside Kamal Haasan, Urvashi, Daisy Bopanna, and Shruthi in supporting roles.
Produced by K. Manju, Rama Shama Bhama features cinematography by PKH Dass and editing by Nagendra Urs. The soundtrack was composed by Gurukiran, contributing to the film’s overall appeal.
Upon its release, Rama Shama Bhama received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. It was praised for its humor and engaging storyline, becoming a commercial success that completed a 16-week run at a theater in Bangalore.
The film is a remake of the 1995 Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi, which itself was inspired by the 1989 American film She-Devil.
Overall, Rama Shama Bhama is remembered for its light-hearted approach to serious themes and the comedic performances of its lead actors. Ramesh Aravind’s directorial debut was well-received, establishing him as a capable filmmaker in the Kannada film industry.