Ram Balram

Ram Balram

Year: 1980

Runtime: 169 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vijay Anand

DramaActionComedy

Ram and Balram are raised by their cruel uncle Jagatpal after he murders their parents and claims they died in an accident. Jagatpal sends Balram to school and later into the police, while Ram becomes a mechanic. Even as adults, Ram must hand over most of his wages to Jagatpal and keep only a small allowance.

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1

Jagatpal murders Ram and Balram's parents and lies about an accident

Jagatpal, the boys' scheming uncle, kills Ram and Balram's loving parents. He later tells the brothers that their parents died in an accident. He promises to raise them himself, gaining their trust and leaving the boys with a heavy, unseen burden.

early childhood family home
2

Jagatpal forces Ram into crime; Ram hides thefts as a mechanic

Jagatpal takes control of Ram, forcing him to become a thief. Ram also works as a mechanic to conceal his thefts, showing how deeply the uncle's scheme reaches into the family. The bond of trust with his nephew is twisted into mutual fear.

shortly after the parents' death uncle's home
3

Balram is enrolled in school and later sent to the police

Balram is enrolled in school and, later, arranged to join the police. This begins Balram's path into law enforcement, while Ram's life continues in the underworld. The uncle's grip tightens as power shifts between brothers and guardian.

childhood to adolescence Balram's school and police academy
4

Ram remains under Jagatpal's control, giving wages to him

Ram gives all his wages to Jagatpal, living on just a few rupees as pocket money. The uncle extracts loyalty through fear and control, keeping Ram in line. This dynamic persists even as Ram grows older.

ongoing through adulthood uncle's house
5

Balram becomes a police officer; Jagatpal reveals his plan

Balram returns as a fully fledged police officer, and Jagatpal unveils his plan to use Ram to infiltrate the smugglers' world. He tells Balram that he will protect Ram from arrest, leveraging the brothers' fear of retribution. He even threatens them with a needle-tipped cane to enforce obedience.

after Balram becomes officer police station and home
6

Balram counters with a counter-plan; Ram becomes an informer

To foil Jagatpal's plan, Balram tells his superiors that Ram will infiltrate the smuggler underworld so that arrests can be made from within. Ram becomes a police informer, feeding information back to the force. The subterfuge deepens as the lie grows

immediate police station
7

Ram climbs the underworld ladder; multiple robberies ensue

Ram rises to lieutenant within Suleman's operation and carries out robberies against Suleman and Chaman. Balram's arrest rate soars, making him one of the police force's most successful officers. Jagatpal becomes enormously wealthy from Ram's illicit gains.

ongoing Suleman's operation / underworld
8

Romance blossoms for both brothers

Balram falls in love with Shobha, the daughter of a college professor, while Ram forms a bond with Madhu, a girl who has moved to the area with her mother. Madhu's romance becomes a counterpoint to the brothers' dangerous lives.

present local area
9

Madhu's paternity mystery and Tara's extortion attempt

Madhu believes Jagatpal to be her father, while Tara, a courtesan, tries to extort Jagatpal for money. Jagatpal refuses to believe he is Madhu's father. His suspicions grow when he catches Tara paying off a former acquaintance, and the man confesses that the girl is not Jagatpal's daughter.

present Jagatpal's circle / Madhu's area
10

The brothers learn the truth and unite against Jagatpal

Their mother returns alive and reveals Jagatpal's actions to the brothers. Ram and Balram decide to unite against their uncle and reclaim their lives. The revelation shifts the balance of power and sets the stage for their confrontation.

late family home
11

Final confrontation and empowerment against Jagatpal

Empowered by the truth, Ram and Balram confront Jagatpal and dismantle his control. They plan to bring him to justice and end his hold over their lives. The brothers stand together to reclaim their destinies.

climax town / authorities

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