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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Rama Rama Re…, about an escaped inmate from death row who ends up on a road trip with an old man and an eloping couple. This film is directed by D. Satya Prakash with songs by Vasuki Vaibhav. It stars K. Jayaram, Nataraj, Dharmanna Kaduru, and Bimbashri Ninasam.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Vidya Balan, Kahaani, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aamir Khan.

The songs used in this episode are News Nodi, Baduke Baduke Kalisu, and Rama Rama Re…. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Women’s Movies and includes Tumhari Sulu (2017), Dor (2006), Pink (2016), Water (2005), and Secret Superstar (2017).

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Maheshinte Prathikaaram about a small town and a villager who gets into a fight with some local thugs. This film is directed by Dileesh Pothan with songs by Bijibal. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, and Alencier Ley Lopez.

Recommended for intermediate views. Rated for all ages.

The songs used in this episode are Idukki, Mounangal, and Theliveyil. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Rama Rama Re… (2016)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2012 film Kahaani, a thriller about a pregnant woman who goes to Kulkata to find her missing husband. This film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chatterjee, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil.

The songs used in this episode are Kahaani, Piya Tu Kahe Rootha Re, and Tore Bina. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2019 film Kumbalangi Nights, a comedy-drama about four brothers who live in a small fishing village. This film is directed by Madhu C Narayanan with songs by Sushin Shyam. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Shane Nigam, and Soubin Shahir.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The songs used in this episode are Cherathukal, Uyiril Thodum, and Ezhutha Katha. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kahaani (2012)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 drama C/o Kancharapalem which tells the story of four couples in a village. This film is directed by Venkatesh Maha with songs by Sweekar Agasthi. It stars Subba Rao, Radha Bessy, Kesava Karri, and Nithyasri Goru.

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil.

The songs used in this episode are Yemi Janmanu, Patti Patti, and Asha Pasham. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 drama Veeram, an adaptation of Macbeth. This film is directed by Jayaraj with music by Jeff Rona. It stars Kunal Kapoor, Himarsha Venkatsamy, and Satheesh Menon.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for young teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Vidya Balan.

The songs used in this episode are Mele Manikya and We Will Rise. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Indie Movies and includes C/O Kancharapalem (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Kahaani (2012), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), and Rama Rama Re… (2016).

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2013 drama Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. This film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with songs by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hemu Gadhvi. It stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Supriya Pathak.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Padmaavat and Priyanka Chopra.

The songs used in this episode are Nagada Sang Dhol, Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, and Tattad Tattad. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Veeram (2016)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2014 drama Haider, adaptation of Hamlet. This film is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj with songs by Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar. It stars Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon, and Irrfan Khan.

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for adults.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone.

The songs used in this episode are Bismil, So Jao, and Khul Kabhi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2006 drama Omkara, adaptation of Othello. This film is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj with songs by Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar. It stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, and Naseeruddin Shah.

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for adults.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Maqbool, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Ek Hasina Thi, Aamir Khan, Lagaan, and Shahid Kapoor.

The songs used in this episode are Jaag Ja, Namak, and Beedi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Haider (2014)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2019 action film War about a soldier whose mentor goes rogue. This film is directed by Siddharth Anand with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for young teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3, 3 Idiots, Jackie Shroff, Saaho, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Band Baaja Baaraat, Dilwale, Simmba, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Maqbool, Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, and Deepika Padukone.

The songs used in this episode are War Theme, Ghungroo, and Jai Jai Shivshankar. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Shakespeare Adaptations and includes Omkara (2006), Haider (2014), Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), and Veeram (2016).

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