CBFC: U/A 2024 ‧ Action/Drama ‧ 2h 39m
“Guntur Kaaram,” pronounced [ɡʊɳʈuːɾ kaːɾʌm] meaning “Spice of Guntur,” is an Indian Telugu-language action drama film released in 2024. The movie was both written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna under the banner of Haarika & Hassine Creations. The stellar cast includes Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, and Rao Ramesh.
Initially announced in May 2021 under the working title SSMB28 to signify Mahesh’s 28th leading role, the film’s official title was unveiled in May 2023. Principal photography commenced in September 2022, primarily in Hyderabad, wrapping up by late December 2023. Thaman S composed the film’s score and soundtrack, with Manoj Paramahamsa handling cinematography and Naveen Nooli in charge of editing.
“Guntur Kaaram” hit theaters worldwide on 12 January 2024, coinciding with the festival of Sankranti. Despite Mahesh Babu’s acclaimed performance, the film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, who cited issues with Trivikram’s direction, screenplay, plot, and Thaman’s musical contributions. According to box-office reports from Sacnilk, the film managed to attain an average grossing status.
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Title: Theatrical Release Information
Directed by: Trivikram Srinivas
Written by: Trivikram Srinivas
Produced by: S. Radha Krishna
Starring:
- Mahesh Babu
- Sreeleela
- Meenakshi Chaudhary
- Prakash Raj
- Ramya Krishna
- Jayaram
- Jagapathi Babu
- Sunil
- Rao Ramesh
Cinematography by: Manoj Paramahamsa
Edited by: Naveen Nooli
Music by: Thaman S
Production Company: Haarika & Hassine Creations
Release Date: January 12, 2024
Running Time: 159 minutes
Country: India
Language: Telugu
Budget: ₹200 crore
Box Office: ₹181.17 crore