guntur kaaram (2024) movie Review

The story revolves around Vyra Vasundhara (played by Ramya Krishnan), who had to leave her son Veera Venkata Ramana (Mahesh Babu) at the age of 10 due to an accident. Fast forward 25 years, and Vasundhara has become a Minister. In order to ensure her victory in the upcoming elections, her father, Venkata Swamy (Prakash Raj), wants Ramana to officially disown his mother by signing certain papers. The unfolding plot addresses questions about the past accident, Ramana's reaction, whether he signs the papers, Vasundhara's actions, and whether they eventually reunite.

Mahesh Babu effortlessly steps into his highly anticipated role, showcasing his tough and rugged style along with the captivating Guntur dialect. His charismatic energy brings each frame to life, providing a delightful experience for his dedicated fanbase.

Prakash Raj, fitting perfectly into his role in Guntur Kaaram, delivers a commendable performance as both the minister and Mahesh Babu’s grandfather. The on-screen chemistry between the two adds a significant layer to the film.

Despite having limited screen time in a story centered around her character, Ramya Krishnan delivers a subtle yet impactful performance, leaving a fine impression.

The banter and comedic exchanges between Mahesh Babu and Vennela Kishore create genuine moments of laughter, even though other cast members deliver performances of average merit.

The movie's main problem is its story – Trivikram didn't do a great job creating an interesting plot and a strong screenplay. The emotional scenes suffer because of weak writing, making the whole movie less engaging.

"Guntur Kaaram" has unnecessary scenes with characters who don't really contribute much to the main story. They didn't use talented actors like Meenakshii Chaudhary, Rahul Ravindran, Jagapathi Babu, Rao Ramesh, and Jayaram to their full potential, making the movie fall short.

Even though the movie starts off well, the first half loses its excitement as it gets closer to the interval. The hope for a better second half is let down, showing that Trivikram needs to focus more on improving the script and screenplay.

The music is okay but doesn't stand out. However, Mahesh Babu's dance scenes with Sreeleela are a nice distraction for fans.

Trivikram Srinivas, both in writing and directing, doesn't leave a lasting impression. A more engaging storyline could have made the movie much better. Thaman's music didn't meet expectations.

The cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa is decent, but the editing by Navin Nooli could be better, especially in cutting unnecessary scenes. The producers invested a lot, in making the movie visually appealing.

In summary, "Guntur Kaaram" is entertaining in parts, mainly relying on Mahesh Babu's charisma and style. However, its weaknesses, like a thin story, slow screenplay, and unnecessary scenes, might limit its appeal. Not everyone might like it this Sankranthi season, but Mahesh Babu fans could still enjoy it because of the actor's energetic performance.