Gamanam () 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. The film stars Shriya Saran, Siva Kandukuri and Priyanka Jawalkar along with Suhas, Nithya Menen, Charuhasan, Bithiri Sathi, and Ravi Prakash. The dialogues were written by Sai Madhav Burra. The film was released on 10 December 2021.

Cast

Production

The principal photography of the film started in 2019. 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.

Gamanam (2021 film)

Release

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.

Gamanam (2021 film)

Soundtrack

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

Gamanam (2021 film)

Reception

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." 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."

References

2020s Telugu-language films

Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja

Indian anthology films

2021 films

Films shot in Hyderabad, India

Films shot in Visakhapatnam

Films set in Hyderabad, India

Films set in Visakhapatnam

2021 directorial debut films