Gaddam Gang(2015)
Gaddam Gang is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film directed by debutant Santhosh P. Jayakumar. The film stars Rajasekhar as Dasu, alongside Achu, Giri Babu, V.K. Naresh, and Sheena Shahabadi. It follows Dasu and his inexperienced gang who kidnap a wealthy politician's son for ransom. The story takes a chaotic turn when an insane police officer named Dharmaraju is assigned to the case. The film is a remake of the 2013 Tamil blockbuster Soodhu Kavvum. It blends dark humor with a cautionary tale about greed and poor planning. Gaddam Gang was released on February 6, 2015, and has a runtime of 144 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 February 2015
- Director
- Santhosh Peter Jayakumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Dasu, a desperate middle-aged man, starts a kidnapping business with a group of clueless friends. They kidnap a rich politician's son for a huge ransom. But their plan falls apart when a crazy police officer named Dharmaraju takes over the case. The gang must survive his brutal and unpredictable methods.
“A bearded gang with a crazy plan.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gaddam Gang
Cast reunions in this film: Naresh & Satyam Rajesh (5 films together), Satyam Rajesh & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (4 films together), Satyam Rajesh & Achu Rajamani (3 films together), and Dr. Rajasekhar & Jeevitha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Santhosh P. Jayakumar was previously an assistant director for the popular Telugu film 'Dookudu'.
- Actor Sampath Raj, who plays the insane cop, is known for his villain roles but here performed a comedic character.
- The movie's plot of a quirky kidnapping gang was compared by some critics to the style of the Tamil film 'Soodhu Kavvum'.
- It was shot primarily in and around Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at the historic Golconda Fort area.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- Composer Sai Karthik provided the music, blending quirky themes with traditional Telugu folk elements for the comedy scenes.
- A subplot involves the gang using a children's board game to plan their kidnapping, adding a darkly humorous twist.