Ram NRI is a 2024 Indian Telugu language family drama film written and directed by N. Lakshmi Nanda.[1] Produced by Muvva Satyanarayana under the banner Muvva Creations,[2] the film stars Ali Reza, Sitanarayan, and Vijaychander in lead roles.[3] The music is composed by Shravan,[4] while the cinematography is handled by Nagababu Karra.[3]

Ram NRI
Directed byN Lakshmi Nanda
Written byN Lakshmi Nanda
Produced byMuvva Satyanarayana
Starring
  • Ali Reza
  • Sitanarayan
  • Vijaychander
  • Muvva Satyanarayana
CinematographyNagababu Karra
Music byShravan
Production
company
Muvva Creations
Distributed bySMK Films
Release date
  • 26 July 2024 (2024-07-26)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Ram (Ali Reza) is living in America as an NRI[clarification needed], and is the only son of Srinivas (Muvva Satyanarayana) and Sana. Despite having his parents, he feels isolated because his parents are running Viswa Bharathi Association and are busy in promoting Indian Culture in America. Feeling neglected by his parents, Ram travels to India to spend time with his grandfather (Vijaychander) and grandmother (Geethanjali). In India he meets Sravani (Sitanarayan), who is working as a bank employee, and falls in love with her.

When Ram gets into a fight with his uncle, he discovers shocking facts about his parents and grand parents. What the revelation about his parent's past is, and how the revelation made him realize that happiness is not in money, and how his love relationship with Sravani turned out to be forms the rest of the story.[1]

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Ram NRI
Film score by
Shravan
Released2024
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTelugu
LabelMango Music
ProducerShravan
Shravan chronology
Mr. Pregnant
(2023)
Ram NRI
(2024)

The music and background score is composed by Shravan.[6]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Tellavaare Velugulona"Yemineni RamanjaneyuluL. V. Revanth3:07
2."Prema Jabili"Yemineni RamanjaneyuluB Shravan, Nutana Mohan3:14
3."Neeli Gaganamlona"Yemineni RamanjaneyuluHemachandra, Ramya Behara3:36
4."Amalapuram Abbayilu"Yemineni RamanjaneyuluMohana Bhogaraju3:12
5."Ee Roje Maa Mungita Virise"Yemineni RamanjaneyuluB Shravan, Nutana Mohan2:41
Total length:15:50

Release

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The film's first song 'Tellavaare Velugullona' was released on 21 July 2024.[7] The film's first poster was released on 1 April 2016.[8] Ram NRI was released theatrically on 26 July 2024.[3]

Reception

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Suhas Sistu from Thehansindia gave the film 3/5 stars and stated that "Overall, Ram NRI offeres a heartfelt experience with strong performances and a meaningful message about family and relationships."[2]

Nelki Naresh Kumar from Thehindustantimes gave the film 2.5/5 stars and stated that "Ali Reza's performance as Ram is ok. As an NRI who came to a village in India, he made us emotional while also making us laugh."[1]

A critic from Zeenews gave the film 2.75/5 stars and stated that "The director's brilliance can be seen in the way the movie carries a social message. Shravan's music is good, and cinematography is average."[3]

A critic from News18 gave the film 2.5/5 stars and stated that "Despite the slower pace in the narration, the director conveyed the message well. Even though the screenplay feels predictable at times, the director managed to touch the audience's emotions."[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kumar, Nelki Naresh. "Ram Nri Review: రామ్ ఎన్ఆర్ఐ రివ్యూ - బిగ్‌బాస్ అలీ రెజా ఫ్యామిలీ డ్రామా మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే?". Hindustantimes Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ a b Sistu, Suhas (2024-07-26). "'Ram NRI' review: A heartfelt family drama with strong message". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ a b c d "Ram NRI Movie Review:'రామ్ ఎన్నారై' మూవీ రివ్యూ..ప్రేక్షకులను మెప్పించిందా..!". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  4. ^ a b "రామ్ NRI రివ్యూ.. కుటుంబ విలువలపై సినిమా.. ఎలా ఉందంటే..!". News18 తెలుగు (in Telugu). 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  5. ^ "Ali Reza Ram NRI Movie Review". Sakshi Post. 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  6. ^ Telugu, ntv (2024-07-20). "Ram NRI: 'తెల్లవారే వెలుగుల్లోనా' అంటున్న 'రామ్‌ ఎన్‌ఆర్‌ఐ'". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  7. ^ "బిగ్‌బాస్‌ అలీ రజా హీరోగా 'రామ్‌ ఎన్‌ఆర్‌ఐ'.. ఫస్ట్ సాంగ్ రిలీజ్". News18 తెలుగు (in Telugu). 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  8. ^ "Check out the latest poster of Ali Reza's upcoming film Ram NRI". The Times of India. 2016-04-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-01.