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Sankarabharanam

2015·Movie
2h 34min
IMDb4.7

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Sankarabharanam is a remake of the Hindi sleeper hit - Phas Gaye Re Obama. The film tells the story of an NRI from America who is on the verge of bankruptcy. He finds out that he owns a palace in India and travels there to try and sell it. However, on his arrival, he gets kidnapped and then keeps getting passed on from one gang to another for higher sums of ransom. Here starts a crazy ride of that leaves everyone involved in it completely befuddled.
Crime ComedySatiricalPop Culture ReferencesKidnapping HijinksPolitical CommentaryHomage to ObamaFast-PacedNRI StoryRemake

Crew

Directed by:
Uday Nandanavanam
Written by:
Kona Venkat
Produced by:
MVV Satyanarayana

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sankarabharanam

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Where can I stream Sankarabharanam legally?

Prime

Sankarabharanam is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sankarabharanam worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sankarabharanam?

2 h 34 min

Sankarabharanam runs 2 h 34 min.

What language is Sankarabharanam in?

Telugu

It was made in Telugu. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Sankarabharanam?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sankarabharanam in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sankarabharanam use?

Grumpy Old ManHonor Before ReasonIncurable Cough of DeathFanfareAll of the Other ReindeerHow the Mighty Have FallenBittersweet EndingThe Quiet OneJerk with a Heart of GoldWorthy OpponentProtagonist Title

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Sankarabharanam, including Grumpy Old Man, Honor Before Reason, Incurable Cough of Death.