Gaami
Gaami is an Indian Telugu-language epic adventure-thriller film written and directed by debutant Vidyadhar Kagita. The film features Vishwak Sen, Chandini Chowdary, Abhinaya, Pedada Harika, and Mohammad Samad as its protagonists. It began with a crowd-funding campaign and was produced by Karthik Sabareesh under Karthik Kult Kreations. The film was released on March 8, 2024, to positive reviews from critics and audiences, who particularly praised the performances of the cast, the concept, production design, and technical aspects. The film, backed by a budget of ₹6 crore, grossed ₹22 crore.
Story
The story revolves around a boy named Shankar (Vishwak Sen), who is not able to feel a human touch as he is cursed into living like an Aghora. In quest of a cure, he embarks on a long search in the Himalayas for rare medicinal mushrooms that bloom once in 36 years. Meanwhile, there are also stories like that of CT-333 (Mohammad Samad), who longs to free himself from a hidden medical camp, and Uma (Harika Pedada), a girl escaping the Devadasi past of her mother. The intertwining narratives deal with themes of freedom, identity, and self-discovery.
Cast
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Vidyadhar Kagita |
| Cast | Vishwak Sen, Chandini Chowdary, Abhinaya, Harika Pedada, Mohammad Samad |
| Genre | Epic Adventure Thriller |
| Themes | Self-Discovery, Freedom, Spirituality |
| Cinematography | Sunny Kurapati |
| Music | Shakti Kanth |
| Release Date | March 8, 2024 |
| Runtime | 137 minutes |
| Language | Telugu |
Criticism
The film received good reviews for immersive storytelling with brilliant technical treatment. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu called it "an effectively immersive soul-searching journey." Neeshita Nyayapati of Hindustan Times praised the film for diving into the human spirit and performances and cinematography. The Times Of India pointed out that the film, while being lengthy and complex in narrative style, still offers a gripping audio-visual experience with power-packed performances and an uncommon storyline.
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Conclusions
Gaami is a bold new independent film coming from the Telugu comedy irup mallaan, which makes for an absorbing and thought-provoking experience. It tells a captivating story, forged by a passionate bunch of actors and technical amulet artisans that deserves particular applause and becomes all the more rewarding with a second viewing.
