''Gamanam'' () is a 2021 Indian

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-language

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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

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, Siva Kandukuri and

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along with

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, and

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. The dialogues were written by

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. The film was released on 10 December 2021.

Cast

as Kamala * Siva Kandukuri as Ali *

as Zara *

as Abdullah, Ali's friend *

as Shailaputri Devi *

as Ali's Grandfather *

as Police Officer Raghuram * Priya * Indu Anand as Ali's Grandmother * Nehanth * Sanjay Swaroop as Zara's Father *

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as cricket coach

Production

The principal photography of the film started in 2019. Majority of the film was shot in

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and

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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

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Release

The

version of the film was released on 10 December, while

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and

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languages released on 1 March 2022 in

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Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by

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and lyrics are written by Krishnakanth.

Reception

Neeshitha Nyayapati of ''

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'', 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 ''

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'' 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

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