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Sambaram (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Sambaram is a 2003 comedy directed by Dasaradh, starring Sivaji Sontineni as Ravi (Voice), Nikita Thukral and Nithiin. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $491,865 worldwide.

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Sambaram (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Director
Dasaradh
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sambaram About?

The premise of Sambaram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ravi and Geeta have been friends since childhood. Ravi, a carefree wanderer who neglects his studies, falls in love with the diligent engineering graduate Geeta, though she sees him only as a friend. When relatives ask about a wedding, Geeta declares she wants a partner who is financially and academically superior. Heartbroken, Ravi resolves to change, taking odd jobs to become a responsible provider.

Sambaram Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • childhood friends
  • academics
  • mechanic
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Cast & crew

Sambaram Cast & Characters

Sivaji Sontineni leads the cast as Ravi (Voice), with Nikita Thukral as Geeta and Nithiin as Ravi. Directed by Dasaradh.

From the director

More from Dasaradh

More films directed by Dasaradh: Shourya, Greeku Veerudu, Mr. Perfect and Swagatam.

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Plot

Sambaram Plot Summary

What happens in Sambaram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nithiin plays Ravi, a carefree young man who roams the town with his friends and rarely commits to his studies. His best friend Geeta, played by Nikita Thukral, is a diligent engineering student who believes in earning her own way. Though Ravi harbors feelings for Geeta, the town knows nothing but friendship from her side. When Seeta, Ravi’s sister-in-law, asks Geeta when she plans to marry Ravi, Geeta responds with surprise, insisting they are only friends and that she wants a husband who is financially and academically stronger than her. This blunt verdict cuts deep for Ravi, forcing him to rethink his future. He decides to become a responsible man, taking up work as a mechanic to earn money.

Full summary

The whole story of Sambaram, scene by scene

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Box office

Sambaram Box Office

Sambaram grossed $491,865 worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$491.9K

International
$491.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sambaram?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Sambaram FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sambaram, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sambaram?

Sambaram runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Sambaram released?

Sambaram was released on July 31, 2003.

Who directed Sambaram?

Sambaram was directed by Dasaradh.

More films by Dasaradh

Who is in the cast of Sambaram?

Sambaram stars Sivaji Sontineni as Ravi (Voice), Nikita Thukral as Geeta and Nithiin as Ravi.

How much did Sambaram make at the box office?

Sambaram grossed $491,865 worldwide.

Does Sambaram have a post-credit scene?

No. Sambaram has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sambaram in?

The original language of Sambaram is Telugu.

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