Guntur Kaaram Review – Mahesh Babu’s Latest Action Drama Polarizes Opinions

The much-awaited Telugu action drama Guntur Kaaram starring superstar Mahesh Babu has finally hit the screens. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film sees Babu in a mass avatar after a gap of several years.

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Guntur Kaaram narrates the rags-to-riches story of Ramana (Mahesh Babu), who goes on to become the uncrowned king of Guntur’s underworld. However, his ascent is riddled with emotionally charged relationships and moral dilemmas.

The Magadheera director’s third collaboration with Mahesh Babu has been one of the most anticipated Telugu releases this Sankranthi. But does Guntur Kaaram live up to the humongous hype? Let’s take a look at what critics and the audience have to say.

Guntur Kaaram Receives Polarizing Reviews

Early reviews for Guntur Kaaram have been quite polarized.

• Popular review portal Bollymoviereviewz gave the film a rating of 2.5/5, calling it a mixed bag.
• Sakshi was slightly more appreciative, giving a 2.8/5 rating.
• On IMDb, the film has a decent rating of 6.1/10 based on over 1500 votes.

The general sentiment about Guntur Kaaram

🟩 Mostly positive

😊 Positive

• Mahesh Babu’s performance and mass appeal praised
• Good music by Thaman
• Slick action sequences
• Strong emotional core

😐 Neutral

• Predictable storyline
• Lags in parts

😣 Negative

• Weak characterizations apart from Mahesh’s role
• Routine storytelling by Trivikram
• Slow narration in parts
• Lacks freshness

Mahesh Babu’s Performance Wins Praise

While the film seems to have its share of flaws in writing and execution, Mahesh Babu’s dynamic performance has come in for unanimous praise from most critics.

After a series of subtle roles, the superstar goes full throttle with his mass avatar in Guntur Kaaram. His screen presence, dialogue delivery, and energetic performance seem to be the main saving grace, overshadowing the film’s weaknesses according to many reviews.

Mixed Word for Trivikram’s Direction

Director Trivikram Srinivas is known for weaving strong emotions into mainstream entertainers. However, his writing has received mixed reactions this time.

While some appreciate the attempt to build an emotional core into the gangster drama narrative, others feel it falls flat and comes across as superficial. The flaws in characterizations beyond Mahesh’s role have also not gone unnoticed.

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Mass Entertainer for MB Fans

On the whole, Guntur Kaaram appears to be a mixed bag with some glaring flaws but enough massy moments to keep hardcore Mahesh fans satisfied.

The writing could prove to be a letdown for general audiences looking for a more cohesive plot and well-developed characters.

Nevertheless, Babu’s compelling performance and theatricality make Guntur Kaaram a passable one-time watch