Guntur Kaaram(2024)
Guntur Kaaram, also referred to as GK, is an eagerly anticipated Indian Telugu-language action drama. Penned and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film is produced by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika & Hassine Creations. It boasts an ensemble cast featuring Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Brahmanandam.\r\n\r\nInitially known as SSMB28, denoting Mahesh's 28th lead role film, the project was officially titled Guntur Kaaram in May 2023. Principal photography kicked off in September 2022, predominantly filmed in Hyderabad, wrapping up by late December 2023. The movie's musical composition comes from Thaman S, while Manoj Paramahamsa oversees cinematography and Naveen Nooli takes charge of editing.\r\n\r\nAudiences can expect Guntur Kaaram to hit theaters worldwide on January 12, 2024, coinciding with the festive occasion of Sankranti.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 23 February 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2024
- Director
- Trivikram Srinivas
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A man's mother left him long ago and started a new family. When asked to sign papers saying he is not related to her, he refuses. Instead, he demands to know the real reason she abandoned him.
“A son demands the truth she left behind.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Guntur Kaaram
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Brahmanandam (59 films together), Brahmanandam & Mukesh Rishi (26 films together), Ramya Krishnan & Brahmanandam (25 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Thaman & Brahmanandam (19 films together), and Prakash Raj & Mahesh Babu (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Guntur Kaaram' refers to a famous variety of red chili from Guntur, symbolizing the fiery nature of the protagonist.
- This was the third collaboration between actor Mahesh Babu and director Trivikram Srinivas, after 'Athadu' and 'Khaleja'.
- A key action sequence was filmed over 15 days at the Vizag port, using real shipping containers and cranes.
- Actress Sreeleela performed her own dance stunts for the song 'Mawa Banthamma' without a body double.
- The film's soundtrack by Thaman S reused a musical motif from his score for Trivikram's earlier film 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'.
- Despite a major set being constructed in Hyderabad, several scenes were shot in real locations across Andhra Pradesh like Bapatla and Tenali.
- The movie faced pre-release controversy when a writer claimed the story was similar to his unreleased script, though the team denied it.
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