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Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Review and Manchu Manoj`s Take on Nepotism in Tollywood
Updated on: 11 July, 2025 05:26 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Review
Telugu cinema often promises an escape, a couple of hours of passive entertainment that momentarily whisks you away. Unfortunately, director Ram Godhala`s "Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama," starring Suhas and Malavika Manoj, delivers anything but. While the film attempts to tell a simple tale of a youngster overcoming a dysfunctional childhood to fulfill his mother`s dream with his girlfriend`s support, its execution is a chaotic mess.
He meets Satyabhama (Malavika Manoj), an angelic Telugu heroine whose sole purpose is to look good, smile without reason, and chatter endlessly. Despite Ram`s supposed dislike for cinema, Satyabhama, a film aspirant, inexplicably helps him join a popular director`s team. The plot is riddled with Ram constantly rescuing Satyabhama from trouble.
Between the silly humour, songs that spring out of nowhere, and a romantic track with zilch chemistry, the audience is expected to empathise with the uncle`s sacrifices. The film abruptly shifts to Ram`s "heavy" past after an intermission, only for it to be diluted by a series of inconsequential comedy sequences. Ram frequently laments his past, while Satyabhama, the pampered daughter of a business tycoon, only serves to motivate him. Fights, songs, and emotions are haphazardly inserted, leaving several conflicts unresolved.
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama even dedicates a thread to Ram`s cinematic trials, a desperate meta touch packed with references to Chiranjeevi`s films. Cameos by popular directors Maruthi and Harish Shankar offer life lessons to the protagonist (who appears as irredeemable as the film), while an indulgent climax adds to a viewer`s woes. The film borrows heavily from other movies like "Majnu," "Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi," and "Maro Charitra," repackaging a worn-out formula in a haphazard narrative.
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Despite the film`s shortcomings, Manchu Manoj recently lauded Suhas at the pre-release event for "Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama," calling him the "Vijay Sethupathi of Tollywood." Manoj, Mohan Babu`s younger son, acknowledged his own struggles as a nepo kid and praised Suhas for carving his own path in the industry, citing the success of films like "Ambajipeta Marriage Band" and "Uppu Kappurambu."
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A Disjointed Narrative
The film shifts gears erratically, trying to cram in romance, action, drama, humour, and a handful of songs, but ultimately disintegrates. The narrative lacks momentum, jokes fall flat, and the dialogues are "cheesy (and unintentionally funny)." Suhas plays Ram, raised by his uncle after losing his mother.He meets Satyabhama (Malavika Manoj), an angelic Telugu heroine whose sole purpose is to look good, smile without reason, and chatter endlessly. Despite Ram`s supposed dislike for cinema, Satyabhama, a film aspirant, inexplicably helps him join a popular director`s team. The plot is riddled with Ram constantly rescuing Satyabhama from trouble.
Between the silly humour, songs that spring out of nowhere, and a romantic track with zilch chemistry, the audience is expected to empathise with the uncle`s sacrifices. The film abruptly shifts to Ram`s "heavy" past after an intermission, only for it to be diluted by a series of inconsequential comedy sequences. Ram frequently laments his past, while Satyabhama, the pampered daughter of a business tycoon, only serves to motivate him. Fights, songs, and emotions are haphazardly inserted, leaving several conflicts unresolved.
Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama even dedicates a thread to Ram`s cinematic trials, a desperate meta touch packed with references to Chiranjeevi`s films. Cameos by popular directors Maruthi and Harish Shankar offer life lessons to the protagonist (who appears as irredeemable as the film), while an indulgent climax adds to a viewer`s woes. The film borrows heavily from other movies like "Majnu," "Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi," and "Maro Charitra," repackaging a worn-out formula in a haphazard narrative.
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Technical Woes and Praises for Suhas
This is considered among Suhas’ least impactful performances, with inconsistent characterisation hindering his portrayal. Malavika Manoj`s Telugu debut sees her reduced to a decorative character, and the writing for female characters is regressive. Neither Anita Hassanandani`s comeback nor Ali`s experience is utilised effectively, and other supporting roles lack substance. Technically, the film is a letdown; the music is a cacophony to the senses, and the cinematography is largely just functional.Despite the film`s shortcomings, Manchu Manoj recently lauded Suhas at the pre-release event for "Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama," calling him the "Vijay Sethupathi of Tollywood." Manoj, Mohan Babu`s younger son, acknowledged his own struggles as a nepo kid and praised Suhas for carving his own path in the industry, citing the success of films like "Ambajipeta Marriage Band" and "Uppu Kappurambu."
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