Apr. 07, 2022|India|152 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Crime;Drama;South;Indian
Description: Ghani is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Kiran Korrapati and produced by Renaissance Pictures and Allu Bobby Company. The movie features Varun Tej in the lead role, supported by Saiee Manjrekar, Jagapathi Babu, Upendra, Suniel Shetty, and Naveen Chandra.
Originally planned for release on February 25, 2022, the film faced multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling conflicts with other releases. It finally premiered on April 8, 2022. Despite receiving praise for Varun Tej and Upendra’s performances, as well as Thaman’s music, the movie was met with widespread criticism. Critics highlighted issues such as the predictable plot, lackluster romantic scenes, Saiee Manjrekar’s acting, slow pacing, and unengaging boxing sequences. Following its poor reception, Varun Tej publicly acknowledged the film’s failure and apologized to audiences via social media.
The project was announced in January 2021, with Tej portraying a boxer. For his role, he trained under Tony Jeffries, a former Olympic bronze medalist. Filming took place in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, where special sets were constructed for the boxing scenes. The film’s release was initially set for July 30, 2021, but was postponed multiple times due to the pandemic and other factors.
Cast director: Vlad Rimburg
Cast actor: Varun Tej, Saiee Manjrekar, Jagapati Babu, Upendra, Suniel Shetty, Naveen Chandra, Nadhiya, Tanikella Bharani, Naresh, Lahari Shari
Original name: గని