Homage
Ramji Rao Speaking / Ramji Rao Speaking
India
Directors: Siddique–Lal
Director's bio
Siddique–Lal, a filmmaker duo comprising Siddique and Lal, collaborated in Malayalam cinema from 1986 to 1995. Initially assistant directors to Fazil, they specialized in comedy genres, creating hit films like Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Godfather (1991), Vietnam Colony (1992), and Kabooliwala (1993), earning a cult following in Kerala. Although they parted ways in 1993, Lal continued producing films directed by Siddique. They reunited after two decades for the 2016 film King Liar, co-written by the duo and directed by Lal. Post-1993, Siddique pursued directing, while Lal transitioned to acting, later becoming a notable actor, producer, and distributor in Malayalam cinema. Siddique directed Hitler (1996) and Friends (1999) under Lal's production house. After a sixteen-year hiatus, Lal returned as a director for the sequels to In Harihar Nagar, 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Ghost House Inn (2010).
Siddique–Lal, a filmmaker duo comprising Siddique and Lal, collaborated in Malayalam cinema from 1986 to 1995. Initially assistant directors to Fazil, they specialized in comedy genres, creating hit films like Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Godfather (1991), Vietnam Colony (1992), and Kabooliwala (1993), earning a cult following in Kerala. Although they parted ways in 1993, Lal continued producing films directed by Siddique. They reunited after two decades for the 2016 film King Liar, co-written by the duo and directed by Lal. Post-1993, Siddique pursued directing, while Lal transitioned to acting, later becoming a notable actor, producer, and distributor in Malayalam cinema. Siddique directed Hitler (1996) and Friends (1999) under Lal's production house. After a sixteen-year hiatus, Lal returned as a director for the sequels to In Harihar Nagar, 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Ghost House Inn (2010).
Synopsis
Three bachelors struggle to earn a living as they are unemployed. To make some quick money, they decide to get involved in a kidnapping scheme.Details of Cast
Sai Kumar, Mukesh, Innocent, Vijayaraghavan, DevanDetails of Crew
Cinematography: Venu, Edited by T. R. Shekar, Music by S. Balakrishnan (Composer), AR Rahman (Keyboard)Producer Details
Fazil, Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy, Swargachitra AppachanWriter Details
Siddique–LalStills
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