Vimanam () is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed Siva Prasad Yanala. It features Samuthirakani and Master Dhruvan in lead roles It was produced by Kiran Korrapati and Zee Studios.
The film was released on 9 June 2023 and was partially filmed in Tamil.
Plot
Veerayya runs the Sulabh Complex in a Hyderabad slum, near begumpet. His life revolves around his son, Raju, who loves planes and dreams of flying. Veerayya has no wife and no relatives, except for three neighbours: Daniel, a kind-hearted auto driver; Koti, a witty cobbler; and Sumathi, a compassionate sex worker. One day, Veerayya learns that Raju has leukemia and only a few days to live. Determined to fulfil his son’s wish, Veerayya works day and night to save enough money to buy two plane tickets to Tirupati. Finally, with the help of Shweta, an air host, Veerayya and Raju make an emotional journey that will touch their hearts.
Cast
Samuthirakani as Veerayya
Master Dhruvan as Raju
Meera Jasmine as Shweta
Anasuya Bharadwaj as Sumathi
Rahul Ramakrishna as Koti
Dhanraj as Daniel
Rajendran as Balaraju
Cheran Raj as Police officer
Production
The film was produced by Kiran Korrapati and Zee Studios. This is a comeback film for Meera Jasmine in the Telugu film industry. The film was entirely made in Telugu and a key scene from the film featuring Samuthirakani was additional filmed in Tamil. The first look poster and the title teaser of the film were released on 14 April 2023. The teaser for the film was released on 13 May 2023. The trailer was released on 1 June 2023.
Music
The music for the film was composed by Charan Arjun and the music distribution rights was acquired by Aditya Music.
Release
The film was released on 9 June 2023. The film streamed on ZEE5 on June 30, 2023.
Reception
Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Vimanam is a film that showcases a father's (and parents') love for his son (and children) and possesses universal appeal. Watch it for its solid performances and decent production values." Satya Pulagam of ABP Live Telugu gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film has heart-wrenching emotional scenes, but it lacks a better narrative to connect the audience with the film."
123telugu gave the film a 2.75 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Vimanam is a watchable emotional drama with a good concept and a slow-paced screenplay, which might not appeal to all viewers." Raghu Bandi of The Indian Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Vimanam is such a 80’s movie that it should have stayed there. Viewers who like sentimental movies, tearjerkers might like this film. They can try it when it comes on OTT.".
Latha Srinivasan of India Today rated 2 out of 5 and stated that "he filled the story with so much melodrama that it's far too bleak to enjoy."
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu reviewed the film as "Samuthirakani shoulders a melodramatic tale" and wrote "Samuthirakani and child actor Dhruvan put their best foot forward in the Telugu-Tamil bilingual ‘Vimanam’ that has its moments but gets progressively melodramatic and contrived"