Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Review

Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama is a romantic drama featuring Suhas - one of Telugu cinema's most promising natural actors - and debutante Maalavika Manoj. Directed by Ramu Godhala, the film hit theatres on July 11, 2025, just days after Suhas's OTT outing Uppu Kappurambu. There were some expectations, due to Suhas's reputation for picking heartfelt scripts. However, this film turns out to be a disappointing misfire.

Ram (Suhas), a young man yearning to settle abroad, finds his life upended by the arrival of Sathyabhama (Maalavika Manoj), also known as Bhama, a spirited, unpredictable woman. Her chaotic charm draws him back into the world of cinema - a world he had abandoned due to a traumatic past. As love blossoms, buried emotions and childhood wounds resurface, especially involving a lost mother and forgotten passion. Through Bhama's love and eccentricity, Ram slowly rediscovers his inner storyteller.

What could have been a poetic journey of healing and romance ends up being a bland, meandering affair in Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama. Despite an emotionally rich concept, the film suffers from drab execution and a screenplay that lacks focus and momentum. The narrative moves at a snail's pace, with emotional beats that feel hollow and stretched out. There's no central conflict driving the story - something that becomes painfully evident as the movie drags towards a climax with little build-up or payoff.

The first half sets up a premise that feels passable at best, but the second half makes it lose its grip over you entirely, with repetitive scenes and abrupt tonal shifts. Director Ramu Godhala never settles on a genre or tone, swinging between romance, comedy and drama without establishing a strong foundation for any. The so-called emotional arc lacks depth, and the film misses numerous opportunities to build tension or elevate drama. Many scenes feel flat and uninspired. Even the romantic portions fail to charm, primarily due to undercooked writing and a lack of chemistry, and the film ends up feeling like a montage of half-baked scenes, stitched together with neither urgency nor impact.

Suhas, known for nuanced performances, appears disconnected here, going through the motions without conviction. It's disappointing to see such a talented actor in a role that offers so little. Maalavika Manoj, in her Telugu debut, delivers a sincere performance and handles her eccentric character with confidence. But the weight of her role and lack of solid writing hinder her emotional range.

Ali as Ram's uncle offers some comic relief and nostalgia, while Anita Hassanandani, as Ram's mother, surprisingly gets one of the few roles that make sense, leaving a better impression than most. Comedians Sathvik and the rest are loud and grating, offering more annoyance than amusement. Babloo Prithviraj's cameo is fine but forgettable.

Radhan's music, while pleasant in isolation, fails to blend with the story. None of the songs stands out, and their placements break the flow of the narrative. Manikandan's cinematography is decent in parts but doesn't elevate the visuals in any significant way.

The editing by Bhavin M Shah is one of the film's weakest links. The runtime feels bloated and could easily have been trimmed by at least by half an hour. The production design and overall aesthetics are passable but add little to the film's emotional or narrative landscape.

Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama is a textbook case of wasted potential. With a premise that held emotional promise and a capable lead in Suhas, the film could have been a moving story about love and healing. Instead, it stumbles through lazy writing, poor pacing, and a lifeless narrative that never really takes off, resulting in a dull, uninspired romantic drama that struggles to hold your attention and leaves you wondering what it was trying to say in the first place. Unless you're a Suhas fan or simply curious about Maalavika Manoj's debut, this movie is best skipped.