GAGANAM REVIEW

‘Gaganam’ is a bilingual movie, which is made in Tamil and Telugu and is directed by Radha Mohan. The movie is an action based thriller subject and Akkineni Nagarjuna will be seen in the role of a NSG Commando.We have seen innumerable hijack dramas both in Hindi and Telugu but this is the first time in Telugu cinema we get to see a full-length riveting and absorbing a story of  group terrorists who take control of an airplane to secure the release of dreaded terrorist Yousuf Khan in Gaganam an upcoming movie of Nagarjuna which is going to release on 11th Feb 2011.

Director Radha Mohan doesn't waste time in unnecessary scenes and within minutes introduces the characters albeit superficially, takes you on board and pushes you into a panic situation. The first part of Gaganam movie is passable but what keeps you hooked is the second half of the story.



Radha Mohan popularly known as an expert at hitting at emotions, shows his skill in the vital 30 minutes of this Gaganam film and he comes out with minute details, clears doubts on how the terrorists sneaked into the plane in the first place, how the explosives have been planted, etc. Meanwhlile there is an unexpected twist that heightens the tension of the viewers and what holds yours interest is Nagarjuna's spontaneity in dealing with the psyche of the terrorists and  the method he uses in eliciting information and support the people.

Gaganam Cast & Crew :-

Banner : Sri Venkateswara Creations
Producer : Dil Raju and Prakash Raj
Director : Radha Mohan
Staring : Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj, Poonam Kaur, Sana Khan, Rishi, Bharath Reddy, Ravi Prakash, Brahmanandham and others
Camera : KV Guhan
Music Director : Devi Sri Prasad
Story : Radha Mohan
Release Date : Feb 11, 2011

Gaganam Movie Narration

The narration of this movie focuses more on the reactions that trigger out of a panic situation, the mind game that the crew apply and indulge in. Nagarjuna couldn't have asked for a better role, without dominating the story as he steals the show with his charm and wit. Poonam Kaur is near perfect as an airhostess underplaying her feelings alongwith Prakash Raj and the rest of the cast like the pilot, co-pilot, passengers sink into their roles with ease.


One of the best scenes of Gaganam  is of the confrontation between the Home Secretary Vishwanath (Praksh Raj), the airport authorities and between Raveendra, NSG Commando Raveendra (Nagarjuna). Brahmanandam's entry eases the tense situation but brings you back right into the story. Prithvi is a misfit doesn't gel in the role of a film star and so do many other people who give a very very south Indian look. The flight interiors, the scenes inside the rest room all have been shot so well, giving it a very realistic feel, the credit goes to Guhan for giving it a very natural feel. Good dialogues and a back ground score aid in being an asset to the film.


Gaganam Overall

Finally, there are touching moments in Gaganam movie as a doctor treating a terrorist, a terrorist becoming vulnerable on seeing a child, the media represented by Harsha and his arguments with Nagarjuna has come out effectively. In a nutshell, the story is about a plane heading from Chennai to Delhi makes an emergency landing at Tirupati on reasons other than hijack. Watch the film for it's production values, cinematography, performances and the interplay of emotions between various characters that elevate the story as the ultimate hero. Gaganam is a must watch movie.