Gamanam (transl. Voyage) 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]

Gamanam
Directed bySujana Rao
Screenplay bySujana Rao
Dialogues bySai Madhav Burra
Story bySujana Rao
Produced byRamesh Karutoori
Venki Pushadapu
Gnana Shekar V.S
StarringShriya Saran
Nithya Menen
Siva Kandukuri
Priyanka Jawalkar
Suhas
Bithiri Sathi
Ravi Prakash
CinematographyGnana Shekar V. S.
Edited byRamakrishna Aaram
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
companies
Kria Film Corp
Kali Productions
Release date
  • 10 December 2021 (2021-12-10)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

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Production

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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

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The Telugu version of the film was released on 10 December, while Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages released on 1 March 2022 in Amazon Prime Video.[11][12]

Soundtrack

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The music of the film is composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics are written by Krishnakanth.[13]

Reception

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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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  1. ^ "Gamanam | Telugu Movie". NOWRUNNING. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Gamanam trailer release: Pawan Kalyan launched Telugu trailer of the Pan India Film". Deccan Chronicle. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Shiva & Priyanka Look Out From Pan-Indian Film Gamanam". tupaki. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Shiva Kandukuri and Priyanka Jawalkar's first-look from Gamanam released – Times of India". The Times of India. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (23 March 2020). "Discovering her calling in acting". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Upcoming Movies of #Suhas(TeluguActor) to watch out for". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Nithya Menen plays a singer in multilingual film Gamanam, see first look poster". Hindustan Times. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  8. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "Shreya Saran's Gamanam to release on December 10". Cinema Express. 22 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Gamanam is an anthology that tells three stories: Sujana Rao – Times of India". The Times of India. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  11. ^ "bcworldnews". bcworldnews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  12. ^ Balkani, editorkannada (11 November 2020). "ಪಂಚಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗಮನಂ". kannada.balkaninews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  13. ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Illayaraja's magic once again: Gamanam trailer out". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Gamanam Movie Review: A poignant peek into how everyday lives are easily disrupted by flooding", The Times of India, retrieved 10 December 2021
  15. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (10 December 2021). "'Gamanam' movie review: Earnest and relevant stories". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 December 2021.