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Ramji Rao Speaking

1989 · 150 min Drama Comedy
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

Three unemployed friends, desperate for easy cash, kidnap a man they mistake for a wealthy businessman. Their hastily concocted plan unravels immediately when their victim turns out to be an ordinary clerk—as luckless as they are. Kidnappers and hostage find themselves trapped in an absurd predicament where roles blur, and situational comedy collides with sharp social satire. This ridiculous triangle must negotiate an escape from the mess they've created, confronting their own folly, greed, and the unexpected stirrings of human empathy along the way.

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Original Title റാംജിറാവ് സ്പീക്കിങ്ങ്
Year 1989
Country India
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Siddique
Runtime 150 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (30 votes)

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The film expertly walks the line between farce and drama, transforming a botched kidnapping into a sharp parable on social disparity and shared desperation. The humor is bitter, arising from character and hopeless circumstance rather than cheap gags.

What lingers after the credits is an unexpectedly tender and poignant journey, where comedy masks a subtle study of human frailty. The final feeling is one of wistful recognition, not just laughter. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Siddique

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