Gamanam (2021 film)
Gamanam | |
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Directed by | Sujana Rao |
Written by | Sujana Rao |
Produced by | Ramesh Karutoori Venki Pushadapu Gnana Shekar V.S |
Starring | Shriya Saran Nithya Menen Siva Kandukuri Priyanka Jawalkar Suhas Bithiri Sathi Ravi Prakash |
Cinematography | Gnana Shekar V.S |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production companies | Kria Film Corp Kali Productions |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Gamanam is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language anthology film written and directed by debutant Sujana Rao and produced by Ramesh Karutoori, Venki Pushadapu and Gnana Shekar V.S under the Kria Film Corp and Kali Productions banners.[1][2] The film stars Shriya Saran,[3] Siva Kandukuri[4] and Priyanka Jawalkar[5] along with Suhas,[6] Nithya Menen,[7] Charuhasan, Bithiri Sathi, and Ravi Prakash. The dialogues were written by Sai Madhav Burra.[8] The film was released on 10 December 2021.[9]
Cast[]
- Shriya Saran as Kamala
- Siva Kandukuri as Ali
- Priyanka Jawalkar as Zara
- Suhas
- Nithya Menen as Shailaputri Devi
- Charuhasan
- Bithiri Sathi
- Ravi Prakash as Police Officer Raghuram
- Priya
- Indu Anand
- Nehanth
- Sanjay Swaroop
- Kancharapalem Raju as cricket coach
Production[]
The principal photography of the film started in 2019.[10] Majority of the film was shot in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam cities. The shooting of the film was completed in early 2020. While the post-production of the film was resumed in September 2020, there were many delays in production due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Release[]
The Telugu version of the film was released on 10 December, while Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages are awaiting release.[11][12]
Soundtrack[]
The music of the film is composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics are written by Krishnakanth.[13]
Reception[]
Neeshitha Nyayapati of The Times of India, rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Gamanam is a mixed bag that has some good moments while others leave you wanting."[14] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu appreciating the director, wrote, "Despite the predictable pitfalls, the film holds its own and narrates stories with conviction, marking the arrival of a new director who is unafraid to go against mainstream Telugu film tropes."[15]
References[]
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- ^ "Gamanam trailer release: Pawan Kalyan launched Telugu trailer of the Pan India Film". Deccan Chronicle. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ http://english.tupaki.com. "Shiva & Priyanka Look Out From Pan-Indian Film Gamanam". tupaki. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Shiva Kandukuri and Priyanka Jawalkar's first-look from Gamanam released – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (23 March 2020). "Discovering her calling in acting". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Upcoming Movies of #Suhas(TeluguActor) to watch out for". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Nithya Menen plays a singer in multilingual film Gamanam, see first look poster". Hindustan Times. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Desk, India com Entertainment (11 November 2020). "Gamanam Trailer: Shriya Saran, Shiva Kandukuri, Priyanka Jawalkar Starrer to be Released in 5 languages". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Shreya Saran's Gamanam to release on December 10". The New Indian Express. 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Gamanam is an anthology that tells three stories: Sujana Rao – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "bcworldnews". bcworldnews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Balkani, editorkannada (11 November 2020). "ಪಂಚಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗಮನಂ". kannada.balkaninews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Illayaraja's magic once again: Gamanam trailer out". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Gamanam Movie Review: A poignant peek into how everyday lives are easily disrupted by flooding, retrieved 10 December 2021
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (10 December 2021). "'Gamanam' movie review: Earnest and relevant stories". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- 2021 films
- Telugu-language films
- 2020s Telugu-language films
- Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
- Indian anthology films
- Anthology films
- Films shot in Hyderabad, India
- Films shot in Visakhapatnam
- Films set in Hyderabad, India
- Films set in Visakhapatnam
- 2021 directorial debut films