Gaddam Gang
| Gaddam Gang | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Santhosh P. Jayakumar |
| Written by | Santhosh Peter Jaykumar (adapted screenplay and dialogues) Mohan (dialogues) |
| Based on | Soodhu Kavvum by Nalan Kumarasamy |
| Produced by | Shivani Shivathmika Jeevitha (presenter) |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Demel X. Edwards |
| Edited by | Richard Kevin |
| Music by | Achu Rajamani |
Production company | Shiva Shivatmika Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Gaddam Gang (transl. Bearded Gang) is a 2015 Telugu language comedy-drama film directed by debutant Santhosh P. Jayakumar. The film stars Rajasekhar and Sheena in the lead roles with Satyam Rajesh, Achu (in his acting debut) and Deepak in supportive roles. The film is an adaptation of the 2013 Tamil film Soodhu Kavvum.[1]
Cast
- Rajasekhar as Daasu, the leader of the Gaddam Gang
- Sheena as Shailu, Daasu's imaginary love interest
- Satyam Rajesh as Ramesh, a member of the Gaddam Gang
- Achu as Suresh, a member of the Gaddam Gang
- Deepak as Pandu, a member of the Gaddam Gang
- Noel Sean
- Yog Japee as Gabbar Singh, a police officer
- Naresh as Dharmaraju
- Seetha
- Nagendra Babu as a rowdy director
- Chitram Basha as a police officer
- Giri Babu as a politician
- Saptagiri in a cameo appearance
- Raghu Babu in a cameo appearance
- Mumaith Khan as an item number in "Kasu Cashu Dabbu"
Production
Rajasekhar expressed interest in remaking the Tamil film Soodhu Kavvum as he felt that the film would suit him.[2] The lead actress was revealted to be Anjali Lavania of Panjaa fame.[1] However, Lavania was replaced by Sheena Shahabadi, who portrays Rajasekhar's imaginary girlfriend. The film is co-produced by his wife Jeevitha, who previously produced Aptudu (2004). Achu Rajamani, the film's music composer, signed to portray a supporting role in his acting debut.[3][4] Rajasekhar started smoking for his role in the film. The film was titled Gaddam Gang as the film revolves around a group of people who engage in negative activities and don't shave.[2]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Achu Rajamani.[5][6] The songs were released on November 13.[7]
- "My Dear Sweety" - Achu
- "Vastava Vaddantava" - Deva
- "Kasu Cashu Dabbu" - Achu, Monisha
- "Oh Go Nuvvu" - Achu
- "Vedi Indlo" - M. M. Manasi
Reception
The Times of India gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Gaddam Gang turns out to be the kind of film where the characters have more fun than the audience it is made for".[8]
References
- ^ a b "Rajasekhar's next film titled 'Gaddam Gang' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "I started smoking for Gaddam Gang: Rajsekkhar - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Rajasekhar's interesting tryst with Gaddam Gang - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Rajasekhar to show his funny side in Gaddam Gang - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Music Review : Gaddam Gang - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ https://mio.to/album/Gadam+Gang+%282014%29
- ^ "Gaddam Gang's audio to be released on Nov 13 - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Gaddam Gang Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Gaddam Gang by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
External links
- Gaddam Gang at IMDb
- 2015 films
- 2010s Telugu-language films
- 2010s comedy-drama films
- 2010s comedy thriller films
- Indian comedy-drama films
- Telugu remakes of Tamil films
- Films featuring an item number
- Indian comedy thriller films
- Indian black comedy films
- Telugu-language films
- 2015 directorial debut films
- Indian films
- 2015 comedy films