Umrika (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Umrika is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Prashant Nair, starring Suraj Sharma as Ramakant, Smita Tambe and Pramod Pathak. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $138,706 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Prashant Nair
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Samosa Stories
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Umrika About?
The premise of Umrika without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man in a remote Indian village fabricates letters from his brother, who was presumed to be living in America. He does this to shield their mother from the pain of believing her son is lost. While maintaining the charade, he embarks on a journey to uncover what really happened to his brother and discover the truth behind his disappearance.
Umrika Cast & Characters
Suraj Sharma leads the cast as Ramakant, with Smita Tambe as Mère de Ramakant and Pramod Pathak as Père de Ramakant. Directed by Prashant Nair; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Prashant Nair
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Suraj Sharma as Ramakant - Smita Tambe as Mère de Ramakant
- Pramod Pathak as Père de Ramakant
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Prateik Babbar as Udai
Also Starring in Umrika
· 6 more- Adil Hussain Agent de l’Immigration
- Amit Sial Rajan
- Tony Revolori Lalu
- Rajesh Tailang Facteur
- Mayur More Delivery Boy
- Sauraseni Maitra
More from Prashant Nair
More films directed by Prashant Nair: Tryst With Destiny and Delhi in a Day.
Umrika Plot Summary
What happens in Umrika from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Uday leaves his village for the United States, telling his little brother Ramakant to always remember his words and to write home once he reaches Umrika. As his mother weeps at the doorstep, Rama begs him to stay in touch, and Uday’s promise to keep the family updated fills the air with a fragile hope that the distance can be bridged by letters.
After their father’s death, Rama uncovers a troubling truth: the letters his family has been receiving from Uday were forged by their father and uncle, and Uday himself vanished upon reaching the port city of Mumbai. Determined to find him, Rama undertakes a difficult journey that plunges him into a world far removed from the village’s quiet routines.
Full summary
The whole story of Umrika, scene by scene
Umrika Box Office
Umrika grossed $138,706 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$138.7K
- International
- $138.7K
How Well Do You Know Umrika?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who directed the 2015 film Umrika?
Umrika Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “אומריקה” and “움리카”.
- Also known as
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- אומריקה
- 움리카
- 아메리카
- 来信
- 歡迎來到美國
- Умрика
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Umrika FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Umrika, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Umrika?
Umrika runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Umrika released?
Umrika was released on July 29, 2015.
Who directed Umrika?
Umrika was directed by Prashant Nair.
More films by Prashant Nair Who is in the cast of Umrika?
Umrika stars Suraj Sharma as Ramakant, Smita Tambe as Mère de Ramakant and Pramod Pathak as Père de Ramakant, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Umrika make at the box office?
Umrika grossed $138,706 worldwide.
Does Umrika have a post-credit scene?
No. Umrika has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Umrika in?
The original language of Umrika is Hindi.
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