Ram Balram (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1980, Ram Balram is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Vijay Anand, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. Ram and Balram are 2 young boys who live with their loving parents. Their scheming uncle, Jagatpal, however kills the boy's father and mother. Jagatpal lies to the boys that their parents have been killed in an accident and promises to raise them himself. He enrolls the younger brother Balram, in school and eventually sends him off to join the police force. The older becomes a mechanic. Jagatpal has a tight hold on the boys, even when Ram is an adult, he still gives all his wages to his uncle and is only allowed to keep a few rupees for pocket money.
Who’s in it. Ram Balram stars Amitabh Bachchan as Police Inspector Balram Singh, Dharmendra as Ram / Bholuram, Rekha as Shobha and Zeenat Aman as Madhu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Ram Balram has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ram Balram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ram Balram tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ram Balram (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ram Balram change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ram Balram worth watching?
- Ram Balram holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ram Balram?
- Ram Balram stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rekha, Zeenat Aman and Ajit Khan.
- When was Ram Balram released?
- Ram Balram was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.