Guntur Kaaram
Guntur Kaaram (pronounced [ɡʊɳʈuːɾ kaːɾʌm]; transl. Spice of Guntur) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna through Haarika & Hassine Creations. It features Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishna, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil and Rao Ramesh.
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| Directed by | Trivikram Srinivas |
| Written by | Trivikram Srinivas |
| Produced by | S. Radha Krishna |
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| Cinematography | Manoj Paramahamsa |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | Thaman S |
Production company | Haarika & Hassine Creations |
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Running time | 159 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹200 crore |
| Box office | ₹171.50 crore |
The film was officially announced in May 2021 under the tentative title SSMB28, as it is Babu's 28th film in the leading role, and the official title was announced in May 2023. Principal photography commenced in September 2022, predominantly shot in Hyderabad, and wrapped by late-December 2023. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Thaman S, with cinematography handled by Manoj Paramahamsa and editing handled by Naveen Nooli.
Guntur Kaaram was released in theatres worldwide on 12 January 2024, coinciding with Sankranti. The film received negative to mixed reviews from critics for Trivikram's direction, screenplay, plot and Thaman's background score and soundtrack but Babu's performance was praised. It emerged as a box office bomb.