| Guntur Kaaram | |
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| Directed by | Trivikram Srinivas |
| Written by | Trivikram Srinivas |
| Produced by | S. Radha Krishna |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Manoj Paramahamsa |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | Thaman S |
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Release date |
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Running time | 159 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹200 crore[2][3] |
| Box office | ₹172 crore[4] |
Guntur Kaaram (pronounced [ɡʊɳʈuːɾ kaːɾʌm]; transl. Spice of Guntur), also known as Guntur Kaaram: Highly Inflammable,[5] is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language action drama film[6] written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna through Haarika & Hassine Creations. It features Mahesh Babu in the lead role, alongside Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil and Rao Ramesh.
The film was officially announced in May 2021 under the tentative title SSMB28, as it is Babu's 28th film in the leading role, and the official title was announced in May 2023. Principal photography commenced in September 2022, predominantly shot in Hyderabad, and wrapped by late-December 2023. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Thaman S, with cinematography handled by Manoj Paramahamsa and editing handled by Naveen Nooli.
Guntur Kaaram was released in theatres worldwide on 12 January 2024, coinciding with Sankranti. The film received negative reviews from critics for Trivikram's direction and screenplay, but Thaman's music and Babu's performance were praised.[7] It eventually emerged as a box office bomb.[4]
- ^ "'Guntur Kaaram' clears censor; locks runtime". The Hans India. 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram trailer to be out soon, check when to watch". Business Standard.
- ^ "Mahesh Babu To Get Rs 78 Crore For Trivikram Srinivas' Guntur Kaaram? Details Inside". News18. 20 July 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Guntur Kaaram final box office collections: Mahesh Babu close with 172Cr Worldwide". Pinkvilla. 8 February 2024.
- ^ "CBFC | Search Film". Central Board of Film Certification.
- ^ "Guntur Karam". British Board of Film Classification.
A unpredictable yet charismatic man takes on underground political factions in this Telugu language action drama.
- ^ "Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Fights An Uphill Battle Against A Soulless Script". 12 January 2024.
Guntur Kaaram Review: Mahesh Babu Fights An Uphill Battle Against A Soulless Script.You see, with Guntur Kaaram, the idea is great, and the emotional beats were all there but somehow, they don't come together to make a strong impact.