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Guntur Kaaram Review – Mahesh Babu’s show

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Movie: Guntur Kaaram
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Sree Leela, Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Rao Ramesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Eeshwari Rao, Vennela Kishore and others 
Director: Trivikram Srinivas
Produced By: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Release Date: 12th January 2024

Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram has been finally released in theaters worldwide today. The film’s craze has been high, and the advance bookings and premiere sales were the proof of it. Let’s find out whether the massive combination of Trivikram and Mahesh Babu has met the expectations. Guntur Kaaram turns out to be Mahesh Babu’s show.

Story: Vasundhara (Ramya Krishnan) leaves her son Ramana (Mahesh Babu) and husband Satyam (Jayaram) due to unforeseen situations. The movie explores who created those situations and how the family unites together.

Performances: Mahesh Babu gives an energetic performance, and he is the lifeline of the movie. Prakash Raj and Ramya Krishnan did well while Jayaram, Rao Ramesh, Eeshari Rao, Jagapathi Babu, Vennela Kishore, Raghu Babu and others were apt. Sree Leela looked good as the female lead opposite Mahesh and entertained well. Meenakshi Chaudhary did not had any scope to perform.

Positives:

  • Mahesh Babu’s terrific screen presence and solid performance
  • Emotional scenes between Mahesh Babu and Ramya Krishna
  • Mahesh Babu – Sree Leela dances and entertainment
  • Pre-climax and climax

Negatives:

  • Flat narration.
  • Weak fight composition
  • BGM lags in many scenes
  • Weak Conflict and Narration

Guntur Kaaram Movie Review and Verdict:

Overall, Guntur Kaaram is a passable family entertainer with Mahesh Babu’s mind-blowing performance. He excels in everything – comedy, dances, emotions, and fights. However, other departments, including Trivikram, disappointed a bit with their average work for the film.

Guntur Kaaram 1st day Final advance bookings update

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Guntur Kaaram 1st day Final advance bookings update is here. It is widely known that Superstar Mahesh Babu and Trivikram’s family action entertainer Guntur Kaaram has been released in theaters worldwide today. The film’s USA Premieres and early morning shows in India have already started. Guntur Kaaram 1st day Final advance bookings update is here.

In Hyderabad city, Guntur Kaaram has registered 10.6Cr Gross through the advance bookings, which is the 2nd best after RRR [10.8Cr]. It is a sensational start and if we consider for a regional film, it’s a mind-blowing number.

Guntur Kaaram 1st day advance bookings details

Telangana — 13.08 Cr
Andhra Pradesh — 7.32 Cr
Karnataka — 2.17 Cr
Total all India Gross — 23.28 Cr

The above-mentioned bookings details are only from BMS portal. If we include all the booking portals numbers, then the Gross will be around 27 –28 Cr. The Overseas booking Gross of the film is around 16 Cr. The total worldwide advance bookings Gross of Guntur Kaaram is close to 45Cr, which is a sensational start.

Directed by Trivikram, the movie stars Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female leads. Guntur Kaaram also boasts an impressive cast comprising Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu, Easwari Rao, Rao Ramesh, Jayaram, Ramya Krishnan, and other prominent actors. Haarika & Hassine Creations backs this project, with Thaman being the music composer.

Hanuman Premieres box office report: Sensational start

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Hanuman Premieres box office report is out and the Pan Indian film has a Sensational start. It is widely known that the Superhero concept-based film, Hanuman, starring Teja Sajja in the lead role and directed by Prashanth Varma, had paid premieres yesterday evening and the shows saw a stunning response. Hanuman Premieres box office report is out and the Pan Indian film has a Sensational start.

Hanuman makers take a risk with Paid Premieres

The audience appreciate a film if the content is good, and they will not bother if it is a big budget or small-scale film. There were a few comments like Why is Teja Sajja competing with the films of star heroes this Sankranthi? It is true that some people in the trade circles have commented on this. However Young hero Teja Sajja and director Prasanth Varma have boldly brought their ‘Hanuman’ to theaters for Sankranthi with confidence in content, and their confidence had worked big time.

In Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, the Paid premiere shows for Hanuman have been arranged since the last night before the release in the two Telugu states. The shows have started at 6.15 PM yesterday.

Hanuman Premieres register record occupancies

Hanuman opens with record occupancies for premieres. The most of the shows registered house fulls or almost fulls. The makers screened premieres in all stations, which worked so huge for the film. Surely, it is a terrific start at the box office.

The makers of Hanuman are expecting 3Cr Gross range start in Nizam and a 6CR Gross is being expected all over India, which is a sensational start for the film.

Hanuman Movie Review – Lord Hanuman’s Visual Treat

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Movie: Hanuman
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Teja Sajja, Amrita Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, Samudrakhani, Vennela Kishore, Getup Sreenu, and others
Director: Prashanth Varma
Produced By: K Niranjan Reddy
Release Date: 11th January 2024

Teja Sajja and Prashanth Varma’s Hanuman have gained a lot of craze through its teaser, trailer, and aggressive promotions. Also, the film was popular because of a few controversies. Hanuman Movie turns out to be Lord Hanuman’s Visual Treat.

Story: A person wants to be a superhero to rule the world with bad intentions, and the film is set in Anjanadri village, where an evil person rules. Lord Hanuman gifts his powers to a normal person to encounter this threat. The story unfolds as this ordinary person saves Anjanadri village and the entire world from an evil-minded aspiring superhero.

Performances: Teja Sajja was good, and his performance was convincing in the role of Hanumanthu. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, and Amrita Aiyer were apt. Getup Srinu and Vennela Kishore were appropriate.

Hanuman Movie Analysis:

The director deals with the first half in a very entertaining and engaging way. Comedy tracks between Teja Sajja and Getup Srinu work hilariously. With Hanuman references, a good interval block, and the introduction of the main villain, the first half is set up very well. Moving to the second half, there is a lag for the first 30 minutes. Villain characterization and brother-sister episodes could have been better, but the movie gains momentum from the pre-climax. The climax is a goosebumps-inducing experience with Hanuman’s terrific presence, followed by excellent BGM.

Positives:

  • Lord Hanuman’s presence
  • Visuals and BGM
  • Lead cast performance
  • Entertainment

Negatives

  • Weak villain characterization
  • Emotional scenes could have been better

Hanuman Movie Review and Verdict:

Hanuman is worth watching on the big screen. It is Lord Hanuman’s Visual Treat. Prashant Varma delivers on his promise, showcasing the mass/superhero human best, engaging the audience with great devotion, and providing goosebumps.

Hanuman First Half Review – Report

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Hanuman First Half Review, and Report is out. It is widely known that the pan-Indian Superhero Hanuman makers have arranged paid premieres for the film. Starring Teja Sajja and directed by Prashanth Varma, the film has been able to captivate with its strong content. Hanuman First Half Review, and Report is out.

Hanuman First Half Overview

The movie is set up in a fictional village called Anjanadri. Hanumanthu is a small-time thief and in an unexpected way, he gets the powers of Lord Hanuman. Anjanadri is ruled by an evil person and because of him the entire village suffers. How Hanumanthu will be able to save the village with his superpowers is the core theme of the first half.

On the flip side, the Villain character gets introduced as an aspiring super man. But the setup could have more elaborated about him. However, his second introduction at the interval block sets up for a good second half.

Positives:

Entertainment and Visuals
Good Background Score
Lord Hanuman’s presence and BGM
Interval and Superhero power Scenes

Negatives:

Villain Character’s introduction is weak
Emotional scenes could have been better

Guntur Kaaram’s first review officially out from Dil Raju

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Guntur Kaaram’s first review officially out from Dil Raju and he said it will be the biggest hit in Mahesh Babu’s career. It is widely known that Guntur Kaaram, the third collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Trivikram, will be released on January 12th with a grand release. Guntur Kaaram’s first review officially out from Dil Raju and he said it will be the biggest hit in Mahesh Babu’s career.

Dil Raju gives the first review of Guntur Kaaram

If the content is impressive, the combination of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram will bring great number of audiences to the ticket windows. Producer Dil Raju shares a great bonding with the team of Guntur Kaaram and producer China Babu. In Nizam region, the film is being distributed by him, and he bought the theatrical rights to Guntur Kaaram for Rs 42 crores.

At a private screening yesterday, he watched the movie and commented that Guntur Kaaram is a blockbuster. In a recent interaction with media, Dil Raju promised the Mahesh fans that the film will be the biggest blockbuster in Mahesh Babu’s career.

Mahesh Babu, Sree Leela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ramya Krishna, and Prakash Raj are the lead actors in this family action entertainer. Haarika and Hassine Creations banner is the production house. Apart from Guntur Kaaram, Venkatesh’s Saindhav, Nagarjuna’s Naa Saami Ranga and Teja Sajja’s Hanu Man are the other releases for this Sankranthi.

Venkatesh’s interview for Saindhav – Extraordinary climax, Highly emotional and well designed action

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New Age Action, Emotions Blend: ‘Saindhav’ Entertains — Venkatesh

Renowned actor Victory Venkatesh marks his 75th milestone with the highly anticipated movie ‘Saindhav.’ Directed by the talented Sailesh Kolanu, this Sankranthi gift has already generated significant buzz through teasers, songs, and trailers. Producer Venkat Boyanapalli, under Niharika Entertainment, ambitiously supports this film, set to release on January 13. In a recent press conference, Victory Venkatesh shared insightful features of the upcoming cinematic venture.

Q: Is ‘Saindhav’ Your 75th Milestone? Any Pressure?

  • A: I don’t sense any pressure. Seventy-five is merely a numerical designation. However, milestones like 50, 75, or 100 in a career are naturally viewed as significant. Personally, I aim to approach them with honesty when the time comes. Each movie is distinctive, demanding dedicated hard work. The journey ahead is extensive, and there’s much more to accomplish.

Q: What Attracted You to ‘Saindhav’s Story?

  • A: The film carries a beautiful daughter sentiment. Unconventional emotional action sequences enrich the storyline. The action unfolds naturally in this fast-paced movie with a unique backdrop. Collaborating with director Sailesh Kolanu has been an exceptional experience.

Q: Working with Children, Thoughts on Baby Ssara’s Performance?

  • A: Love working with children. Baby Ssara has a spark, wonderful performance.

Q: Any Suggestions Given for ‘Saindhav’s Story?

  • A: Sailesh, the director, has crafted an excellent storyline. Upon entering the project, I became an assistant director, engaging in natural conversations. If improvements are needed, I provide feedback. My primary focus, however, remains on the acting aspect.

Q: What Makes ‘Saindhav’ Different?

  • A: Extraordinary climax, highly emotional, well-designed action. Novelty in the storytelling. Movie brings a new experience.

Q: Dancing in Promotions, Similarities to Past Roles?

  • A: Natural response to beats. No similarities between ‘Saindhav’ and ‘Dharmachakram.’

Q: Experience Working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui?

  • A: Great experience. Extraordinary actor. Unique portrayal in ‘Saindhav.’ Each character holds special importance.

Q: ‘Saindhav’ — New Generation Movie Like Hollywood?

  • A: New genre for me. The director’s creative team introduced a fresh idea. ‘Saindhav’ world-building is different, possibly leading to more such stories.

Q: Importance of Music in ‘Saindhav’?

  • A: Excellent music by Santhosh Narayanan. Background music and songs like ‘Wrong Usage’ and ‘Saradale’ are superbly composed.

Q: Career Without Controversies in 75 Films?

  • A: Unknown. Childhood mentality of not making anyone uncomfortable. Maintained it in school and college.

Q: Movie with Nani and Swami Vivekananda’s Project?

  • A: Up for doing it all. Swami Vivekananda’s script at a level, two makers working on it. No plans for a sequel to ‘Seethamma Walkitlo Sirimalle Chettu’ yet.

Q: Next Movie and Sankranti Wishes?

  • A: Two or three stories in consideration. Nothing finalized. Happy Sankranti to all. Wishes for brilliant performances in all four Sankranti movies. Thank you.

Guntur Kaaram – All time record release in Hyderabad city

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Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram is a day away from its release and the audience all over is massively excited to catch the Superstar on the big screen after almost 2 years. The hype and buzz for the movie are at an all-time high and the advance booking trends all over are a testament to the same.

With everyone wrapped in Guntur Kaaram mania, understandably, the film is now getting a record release in Hyderabad. Despite being a festive release and other movies also a part of the lineup, this Trivikram film is the first choice for a majority of movie lovers.

Guntur Kaaram’s Hyderabad release has surpassed several pan-India biggies like RRR and Salaar, At the time of RRR’s release there were no permissions for extra shows and 1 am shows. In the case of Salaar, while there were permissions and 1 am shows, there was the Dunki factor which had close to 400 shows in Hyderabad city on Salaar opening day. On top of this Hi Nanna, Animal, and Aqua Man were also allocated a decent number of shows.

In case of Guntur Kaaram, there is no competition from older releases and Hanuman is not getting many shows. With this, Guntur Kaaram has all-time record release ever in Hyderabad city. The advance bookings in major booking portals are in the range of 10Cr already and are all set to create a new record in advance bookings by breaking RRR [10.8Cr] in the next few hours.

We might even see Rs12Cr in advance bookings if there is an exceptional jump by the night. A positive talk and favourable word of mouth are all that’s needed for the movie to set up record opening numbers and set the box office on fire.

Songs failed to create much buzz for Sankranthi Films

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Songs have failed to create much buzz for Sankranthi Films. It is widely known that four films are competing at the box office this Sankranthi. Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram, Teja Sajja’s Hanuman, Venkatesh’s Saindhav, and Nagarjuna’s Naa Saami Ranga are those four films, and all belong to different genres.

All the films have completed Censor formalities and have locked a crisp runtime. It is also interesting to note that all four movies scheduled for Sankranthi have obtained a U/A Certificate. However, the Songs have failed to create much buzz for Sankranthi Films. 

Excluding Guntur Kaaram, all other films’ songs did not create buzz for the movies. Only Guntur Kaaram songs have clicked to an extent. Saindhav songs are story-based, so they cannot make the required buzz, and those songs will be good while watching the film. 

Nagarjuna has collaborated with MM Keeravani for Naa Saami Ranga after a long gap. However, the combo has failed to create much impact with songs. Only one song, Yetthukelli Povaalanipisthunde, worked decently for the film, and they released the songs very late.

Coming to the Superhero movie, Hanuman’s teaser and trailer have worked for them, but the same cannot be said about the audio. Even Guntur Kaaram’s songs also worked decently, but they failed to work in the range of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.

Hanuman’s marketing strategy is sympathy?

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This has been a hot topic in the industry circles that Hanuman team right from the beginning has tried to get some sympathy. No doubt the film’s content is good and the trailers, teasers, and posters have worked well. One section of people believe this sympathy allegation while other section believes the concerns of the Hanuman team are justified.

But, no one has forced them to postpone the film as they’re claiming. In fact, during the producer’s meeting over screen sharing which was ignored by Hanuman’s producers, suggestions were made to bring the movie to 11th. It was a request from other producers but the Hanuman team has come to the media and stated everyone is forcing them. They have further alleged that someone even tried to stop the censor.

It’s a fact that some issues will always exist for every movie’s release. However, Hanuman team is trying to highlight some common issues to create a positive buzz for the film with sympathy. Director Prashanth Varma has intentionally triggered many things to get the movie promoted.

Whatever happens, Hanuman managed to gain the much-needed buzz. The strategy whether intentional or not is working for them. The film is all set to open with good numbers and word of mouth will decide the range of the film.