Anand Devarakonda left everyone stunned with his remarkable performance in "Baby." Now, he's set to surprise audiences again with his upcoming film Gam Gam Ganesha, which is scheduled for release on May 31, 2024. Let's explore how Anand Devarakonda captivates and entertains everyone in this new film.
Gam Gam Ganesha is all about a small-time thief decides to take up a big heist and fumbles it. Where his actions leads to during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival form the interesting part. Ganesh (Anand Devarakonda), a small-time thief, changes his outlook on life after a series of transformative incidents and becomes determined to become a billionaire at any cost. The intriguing narrative unfolds as we discover where his ambition leads him and how the beautiful Shruti (Nayan Sarika), Neelaveni (Pragathi Shrivatsav), Kishore Reddy (Raj Arjun), David (Vennela Kishore), Rajavaru (Sathyam Rajesh), Arun Sutharia (Prince), Shankar (Jabardasth Emmanuel), and Rudra (Krishna Chaitanya) become intertwined in his journey.
Anand Devarakonda, known for his soft roles, ventured into a different genre with this entertainer. In his first full-length commercial flick, he attempted to showcase a new side of his acting abilities. However, his performance seemed exaggerated, as viewers were unaccustomed to seeing him in such a role. Despite his sincere effort to make an impact, he needs to work on his dialogue delivery to better fit the commercial film style.
The film featured two beautiful actresses, Nayan Sarika and Pragathi Shrivatsav, but unfortunately, both had limited screen presence, appearing only in a couple of songs and receiving even less focus than the main female leads.
Vennela Kishore stood out despite his minimal screen time, while Sathyam Rajesh delivered an adequate performance. However, Raj Arjun failed to leave a lasting impression. The supporting cast, including Prince, Jabardasth Emmanuel, Krishna Chaitanya, and others, delivered satisfactory performances.
Gam Gam Ganesha story penned by Uday Bommisetty is a hilarious entertainer. The director attempted to create a comedic riot by casting Anand Devarakonda in a completely different role. However, from start to finish, none of the scenes made a significant impact. The supposed comedy fell flat, as the jokes and situations felt stale and uninspired.
The film is laden with illogical and senseless scenes, and the weak story and screenplay only compounded the issues, resulting in an overall mediocre experience. To make a lasting impression, the filmmakers should have incorporated fresh and novel elements into the plot.
Chaitan Bharadwaj's music in the film was rather ordinary, with the songs acting as speed breakers that disrupted the flow of the narrative. However, his background score was notably better, adding depth to the scenes. Aditya Javvadi's cinematography was commendable, effectively capturing the rustic charm of the rural setting. On the other hand, Karthika Srinivas' editing left much to be desired, with numerous slow-paced segments that tested the viewers' patience. The production values were average, providing a standard backdrop for the story.
Altogether, Gam Gam Ganesha turns out to be an average comedy entertainer. Anand Devarakonda delivered a sincere performance, but the film could have been significantly improved with a more refined script and fresher, more innovative scenes from Uday Bommisetty. Taking all these elements into account, Cinejosh gives "Gam Gam Ganesha" a rating of 2.