As the release date for Mahesh Babu’s highly anticipated movie Guntur Kaaram inches closer, fans are abuzz with excitement. It is set to hit the theaters on January 12, 2024. Meanwhile, the recently dropped trailer has already stirred a fervor among the audience. In addition, the recent Guntur Kaaram pre-release event also witnessed massive fanfare.
So, let’s dive deep into everything you need to know before the release of Guntur Kaaram, including release date, duration, censorship, plot, cast, OTT, and more.
Guntur Kaaram release date, duration & censorship
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted Guntur Kaaram a U/A certification, ensuring a wide audience base for this masala action flick. In addition, the film’s runtime is clocking in at 159 minutes, equivalent to 2 hours and 39 minutes. Thus, it follows the runtime trends witnessed in recent Indian movies.
As mentioned earlier, Mahesh Babu’s much-anticipated movie will release on Friday, January 12, 2024. The date strategically aligns with Sankranti celebrations all over the country.
Mahesh Babu upcoming movie cast, plot, & more
Tollywood’s beloved superstar Mahesh Babu takes the lead in Guntur Kaaram. In addition, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Brahmanandam, among others.
Initially, Pooja Hegde was selected to play the female lead in the movie. However, the film underwent casting changes, with Sreeleela assuming the main lead and Meenakshi Chaudhary in a pivotal supporting role.
Additionally, this marks Mahesh Babu’s third collaboration with director Trivikram Srinivas after their previous blockbuster hits Athadu and Khaleja. Srinivas is also responsible for the writing of Guntur Kaaram. This film’s cinematography is done by Manoj Paramahamsa and PS Vinod. Furthermore, musical composition is handled by Thaman S, and editing by Naveen Nooli. To date, the makers have released several songs, including “Oh My Baby” and “Mawaa Enthaina.”
Guntur Kaaram’s plot explores the gritty underworld of Guntur city, where an underworld king becomes entangled in a romantic escapade with a journalist determined to expose the city’s illicit activities. However, the exact details of the plot are still under wrap.
Additionally, recent speculation is rife that the film is based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani’s novel Keerti Kireetalu.
Guntur Kaaram OTT release details
Several reports suggest that the digital rights have already been secured ahead of the theatrical release. It has been reported that Netflix has acquired exclusive OTT streaming rights for Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film. While the digital debut date remains undisclosed, industry norms suggest a typical 45-day window post its theatrical release.
The audience’s response post its theatrical release will be a key factor in determining the digital premiere date. With Netflix at the helm of the film’s digital rights, anticipation is building on how this action-packed drama will fare in the digital landscape.
All in all, the upcoming release emerges as a cinematic extravaganza, seamlessly weaving together elements of action, romance, and drama. In fact, Mahesh Babu’s fans have already declared the movie a blockbuster across various social media platforms. Additionally, Guntur Kaaram’s advance booking reports in India are already reaching unprecedented heights.
