Bhamakalapam

Synopsis Bhamakalapam is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that celebrates courage, tradition, and the power of reclaiming forgotten voices.

The story begins with Bhumi, a spirited young girl in a village, captivated by a Tholubommalata puppet show recounting the legendary tale of Narakasura. While the crowd hails Krishna as the hero, Bhumi is moved by the bravery of Satyabhama, Krishna’s wife, who also fought in the battle. Frustrated by how her contribution is overlooked, Bhumi decides to tell the story from Satyabhama’s perspective.

Guided by her passion for puppetry, Bhumi begins training under Guruji. Though she dreams of directing the village’s grand Diwali puppet show, Guruji dismisses her for being too young. Undeterred, Bhumi rallies her friends and begins secretly rehearsing a show of her own—facing not only technical challenges but also resistance from the community and her own family.

When their secret rehearsals are discovered, the girls are pulled away by their angry parents, leaving Bhumi alone and disheartened. Just when all hope seems lost, Leela—a mysterious woman with a musical gift—appears and offers to help. On the night of the performance, their puppet show falters. But Leela steps forward, dancing and narrating the tale of Satyabhama live, mesmerizing the crowd. Bhumi joins in, and together they deliver an emotionally stirring finale.

As the crowd erupts in applause, Bhumi sees Leela in a new light—perhaps she is more than just a performer. Maybe she is the spirit of Satyabhama herself, returned to help Bhumi give voice to a forgotten legacy.

Crew

✍️ Likhitha Krishna – Director & Writer

👨‍💼 Dharamoni Vishnu Vardhan – Executive Producer

🎥 Sheri Shashank Reddy – Director of Photography + Costume Designer

🎬 Viswateja Pothula – Associate Director

🎬 Sai Karthik Chirra – 1st Assistant Director

📋 G. Tarun Teja – Line Producer

✂️ Amartya Saha – Editor

📸 Bathula Prakash – Associate Cinematographer

🎨 Palagummi Sandilya – Art Director

🎨 K. Rishit Kumar – Assistant Art Director

🎧 Puneth Tb, H. Arvind Kumar, G. Basavaraju Rahul – Sound Recordists

🎧 Naman Jain – Sound Designer

🎨 Borigi Deepak Kumar – Production Designer

🖼️ Sandhya Kishore – Storyboard + Poster Designer

👥 Chetan Hawaldar – Production Executive

💡 Sai Harini Vasanth – Gaffer

✂️ Aryan Adey – Onsite Editor

💻 Harshita Singh – DI Team

Cast

🎭 Saranya Sharma – Bhumi

🎭 Likhitha Srinivas – Leela

🎭 Bellamkonda Bharathi Babu – Bhumi’s Mother

🎭 N.R. Sudhakar Prabhu – Guruji

🎭 Adigoppula Maanvita (Dimpoo) – Young Bhumi

🎭 Bellamkonda Prasad – Ramana Babai

🎭 Dr. K. Sri Umesh Chandra – Shankar, Announcer

🎭 Mrinali Darwesh – Meena

🎭 A. Swathi – Ramya

🎭 Ananya Potay – Vaani