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(in his acting debut) and Deepak in supportive roles. The film is an adaptation of the 2013 Tamil film ''

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''.

Cast

* Rajasekhar as Daasu, the leader of the Gaddam Gang * Sheena as Shailu, Daasu's imaginary love interest *

as Ramesh, a member of the Gaddam Gang *

as Suresh, a member of the Gaddam Gang * Deepak as Pandu, a member of the Gaddam Gang *

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as Gabbar Singh, a police officer * Naresh as Dharmaraju *

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as a rowdy director * Chitram Basha as a police officer *

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as a politician *

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in a cameo appearance *

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in a cameo appearance *

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as an

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in "Kasu Cashu Dabbu"

Production

Rajasekhar expressed interest in remaking the Tamil film ''

'' as he felt that the film would suit him. The lead actress was revealed to be

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of ''

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'' fame. However, Lavania was replaced by

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, who portrays Rajasekhar's imaginary girlfriend. The film is co-produced by his wife

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, who previously produced ''Aptudu'' (2004).

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, the film's music composer, signed to portray a supporting role in his acting debut. Rajasekhar started smoking for his role in the film. The film was titled ''Gaddam Gang'' as the film revolves around a group of people who engage in negative activities and don't shave.

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by

. The songs were released on 13 November. * "My Dear Sweety" - Achu * "Vastava Vaddantava" - Deva * "Kasu Cashu Dabbu" - Achu, Monisha * "Oh Go Nuvvu" - Achu * "Vedi Indlo" -

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Reception

''The Times of India'' gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "''Gaddam Gang'' turns out to be the kind of film where the characters have more fun than the audience it is made for".

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=5782262 2010s Telugu-language films 2015 comedy-drama films 2010s comedy thriller films 2015 films Indian comedy-drama films Telugu remakes of Tamil films Indian comedy thriller films Indian black comedy films Films scored by Achu Rajamani 2015 directorial debut films 2015 comedy films