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New Indian Express
6 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Review: Suhas starrer refuses to commit to its own sentimentality
It's not often that you get to watch a Telugu cinema these days where the leading lady gets an equally prominent role as the 'hero.' There is a refreshing candidness to Satyabhama, the female protagonist of Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama. Played by Malavika Manoj, Satyabhama is brimming with quirks, impulse, and unpredictability. Be it in the scenes where she repeatedly refers to her grandmother as 'oldie' or the moment where she instinctively rips off the wig off a stranger's head. It's Bhama's antics and madcap storytelling sessions that evoke the most laughs. And yet, underneath her childlike adventures, Bhama is a mother figure replacement for Ram (Suhas) — she slyly gets him out of his shell, helps him express his honest opinions, and eventually find his true calling. Everything that she does is for the sake of Ram's journey. Even though she might appear to be, Bhama is not a Manic Pixie Dream Girl prototype — she is a mother in the garb of one. Cast: Suhas, Malavika Manoj, Ali, Ravindra Vijay, Anita Hassanandani Director: Ram Godhala Suhas starrer Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama is not a novel romantic comedy by any means, but at least it tries, in fragments and pieces. The first half is enjoyable in parts, despite its desperate attempts to play to the gallery (courtesy of its loud background score) and occasionally over-the-top energy. There are many gags and subplots in the first half that don't add up —like the one with a hunky college bully — and yet you trudge along because the overall vibe is that of mirth and quirk.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos
Story: Ram (Suhas), a mild-mannered young man raised by his uncle after the untimely loss of his mother (Anita), leads a structured, no-nonsense life with plans to move abroad—until Satyabhama (Malavika Manoj) enters the frame. Vibrant, independent, and unpredictable, she challenges Ram's worldview and nudges him towards reconnecting with his long-abandoned passion for filmmaking. Review: Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama, directed by debutant Ram Godhala, attempts to weave a gentle romance with deeper emotional undercurrents. The film opens on a bright, breezy note, where the chemistry between Suhas and Malavika Manoj feels organic. Suhas is reliably grounded, while Malavika, impresses with charm and sincerity as the free-spirited Satyabhama. Ali offers well-timed comic relief in small bursts, without overstaying his welcome. Anita Hassanandani, Ravindra Vijay, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Moin Mohammad, Sathvik Anand and Harish Shankar round off a supporting cast that performs earnestly, though without bringing anything particularly new to the table. Radhan's music complements the film's mood, with its melodic appeal. Visually, the film is clean and polished. The film's biggest strength lies in its intention: to explore how love can be a catalyst for healing and growth. But its execution is uneven. The tonal shift from romantic comedy to emotionally heavy drama isn't handled with the finesse it requires. The screenplay begins to drag in the second half, with narrative detours and emotional beats that lack nuance. The climax, though well-meaning, feels too convenient and underwhelming. In the end, Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama is a film that works in parts. Its performances, music, and premise are engaging, but it falters when it tries to go deeper without the narrative precision to support it. As a debut, it shows promise—but the storytelling could have used more polish.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Movie Review: A quirky rom-com weighed down by tonal misfires
Story: Ram ( Suhas ), a mild-mannered young man raised by his uncle after the untimely loss of his mother (Anita), leads a structured, no-nonsense life with plans to move abroad—until Satyabhama ( Malavika Manoj ) enters the frame. Vibrant, independent, and unpredictable, she challenges Ram's worldview and nudges him towards reconnecting with his long-abandoned passion for filmmaking. Review: Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama, directed by debutant Ram Godhala , attempts to weave a gentle romance with deeper emotional undercurrents. The film opens on a bright, breezy note, where the chemistry between Suhas and Malavika Manoj feels organic. Suhas is reliably grounded, while Malavika, impresses with charm and sincerity as the free-spirited Satyabhama. Ali offers well-timed comic relief in small bursts, without overstaying his welcome. Anita Hassanandani , Ravindra Vijay , Babloo Prithiveeraj , Moin Mohammad, Sathvik Anand and Harish Shankar round off a supporting cast that performs earnestly, though without bringing anything particularly new to the table. Radhan's music complements the film's mood, with its melodic appeal. Visually, the film is clean and polished. The film's biggest strength lies in its intention: to explore how love can be a catalyst for healing and growth. But its execution is uneven. The tonal shift from romantic comedy to emotionally heavy drama isn't handled with the finesse it requires. The screenplay begins to drag in the second half, with narrative detours and emotional beats that lack nuance. The climax, though well-meaning, feels too convenient and underwhelming. In the end, Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama is a film that works in parts. Its performances, music, and premise are engaging, but it falters when it tries to go deeper without the narrative precision to support it. As a debut, it shows promise—but the storytelling could have used more polish.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama' movie review: Suhas' romcom is wayward and pointless
The least you expect from a mainstream Telugu film is passive entertainment, one that at least offers an escapist pleasure for a couple of hours. Director Ram Godhala's Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama starring Suhas and Malavika Manoj is everything but that. In a nutshell, it is a simple tale of a youngster overcoming a dysfunctional childhood, who goes on to fulfil his mother's dream with his girlfriend's support. However, the director displays little control over the execution. The film changes tracks at the drop of a hat, disintegrating quickly in its bid to pack in romance, action, drama, and humour, with a handful of songs. The narrative lacks momentum, the jokes do not land, and it is riddled with cheesy (and unintentionally funny) dialogues. After losing his mother as a child, Ram (Suhas) is raised by his uncle, who has high hopes for his nephew. One night, Ram meets Satyabhama (Malavika Manoj), the angelic Telugu heroine whose sole purpose is to look good, smile without reason, and chatter endlessly. It's love at first sight for the 'sanskari' hero who means well and does not take advantage of her even when she's inebriated. Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Director: Ram Godhala Cast: Suhas, Malavika Manoj, Anita Hassanandani Runtime: 155 minutes Story: A man tries to fulfil his mom's wish with the help of his girlfriend Ram, who has plans to move abroad, hates cinema, but has a 'supposedly' special talent of judging a film by listening to the dialogues. Satyabhama is a film aspirant, narrating outlandish plots to him, by the lake, at a graveyard, on the move. Out of the blue, she helps him join the team of a popular film director. Throughout the film, Satyabhama keeps landing in trouble and he keeps rescuing her. Between the silly humour, songs that spring out of nowhere and a romantic track with zilch chemistry, you are expected to feel for the uncle who has sacrificed everything for Ram. After introducing a pivotal character before the intermission, the film shifts abruptly to Ram's 'heavy' past (that hams on and on), only for it to be diluted by a series of inconsequential comedy sequences. Apart from tirelessly loving the girl and being occupied at work, Ram keeps lamenting about his past, sobbing scene after scene, drowning in self-pity. Satyabhama is the pampered daughter of a business tycoon whose only job is to motivate Ram and who dreams of marrying him someday. Fights, songs and emotions find their way into the narrative haphazardly, and several conflicts are conveniently left stranded. If that weren't enough, an entire thread is devoted to Ram's trials and tribulations in cinema, a desperate meta touch packed with references to Chiranjeevi's films. A couple of popular directors — Maruthi, Harish Shankar — appear in cameos offering life lessons to the protagonist (who appears as irredeemable as the film). An indulgent climax adds to a viewer's woes and denies any respectability to the effort. Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama borrows influences from a handful of films — Majnu, Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi, Maro Charitra — and tries to repackage a worn-out formula in a haphazard narrative. This is among Suhas' least impactful performances, and the inconsistent characterisation barely allows him to settle down. Malavika Manoj, making her Telugu debut, is reduced to a decorative character. It's sad to see the writing of female characters regress drastically. Anita Hassanandani's comeback is hardly memorable, and Ali's experience is not put to good use. Babloo Prithiveeraj and Ravindra Vijay's roles lack meat. Sathvik Anand and Moin's appearances don't ensure laughs either. There's nothing to write home about on the technical front. The music is a cacophony to the senses, and the cinematography is largely just functional. Inspired dialogue could have brought some intermittent relief to the proceedings. Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama doesn't even do the bare minimum you seek from a popcorn entertainer. Everything about it is so ordinary and forgettable. (The film is running in theatres)
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Malavika Manoj: I wasn't very happy about the idea of joining films
The upcoming Suhas starrer Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama marks the Telugu debut for Malavika Manoj, who gained a special following with the Tamil film Joe (2023). Ahead of the film's release on July 11, she shares how films happened to her by sheer accident, and what slowly drew her to the idea of a film career. Having done her schooling till 13 in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, Malavika recounts how she was piqued with interest in working as a model and getting clicked. She elaborates on the story, 'In my younger days, I didn't take my photos much. But after getting one photo, I liked that idea. Later, I would do photo shoots — not that I wanted to be a model per se, but I liked seeing myself.' Without Malavika's knowledge, however, her mother had sent her photos to the audition call for a Malayalam film titled Prakashan Parakkatte (2022). Malavika recalls, 'I didn't even know that I was shortlisted in rounds one and two. Later, when they wanted to see me in person for the audition, my mother had no choice but to tell me.' Malavika frankly admits that she was never particularly interested in acting in films. She recalls, 'When I first heard the news, I was not so happy about it. I didn't have a strong desire to be in cinema — I liked pursuing my studies and attending my classes. Also, I am a shy person. I hadn't even participated in school dramas ever, so I didn't know that I could do it. But I also know that nothing comes easily — so I decided to go with the flow.' Talking about what changed her mind, the Joe actor reflects, 'After meeting the Prakashan team, I felt like trying. When I watched the film, I liked it. I realised I liked working in films, so I continued my journey.' Strong female roles in movies are rare these days, Malavika notes as she talks about her part in Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama. 'It's not like every film has importance for female characters. But my role is very prominent here, and I feel lucky to do this in my first Telugu film,' she notes. The Joe actor mentions that she didn't find much difference in the working style of the Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam industries. She notes, 'All the teams I've worked with have been sweet and welcoming. While they were all professionals, they were equally concerned about everyone's well-being on the set. Working with a team like this is very comfortable.' A native of Kerala, Malavika had to struggle a lot while saying her Telugu dialogues in Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama, she says. The actor explains how the team helped her during the shoot, as she adds, 'My team charted the process in a way where the initial days of the shoot had smaller and easier dialogues for me. And slowly, as the shoot progressed, they planned scenes with longer dialogues.'
