Harom Hara (translated as Kartikeya Mantra) is a 2024 Telugu action drama film directed by Gnanasagar Dwarka. It stars Sudhir Babu, Malvika Sharma and Sunil. The film was released on June 14, 2024 and received mixed positive and negative reviews.
Harom Hara Brief Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gnanasagar Dwaraka |
| Written by | Gnanasagar Dwaraka |
| Produced by | Sumanth G. Naidu |
| Starring | Sudheer Babu, Malvika Sharma, Sunil |
| Cinematography | Arvind Viswanathan |
| Edited by | Ravi Teja Girijala |
| Music by | Chaitan Bharadwaj |
| Production Company | Sree Subrahmanyeshwara Cinemas |
| Release Date | 14 June 2024 |
| Running Time | 154 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Box Office | ₹5.70 crore |
Harom Hara Starring Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Sudheer Babu | Subrahmanyam |
| Malvika Sharma | Devi, Subrahmanyam’s love interest |
| Sunil | Constable Palani Swamy |
| Jayaprakash | Subrahmanyam’s father |
| Ravi Kale | Basava Reddy |
| Arjun Gowda | Sharath |
| Lakki Lakshman | Thammi Reddy |
| Praneeth Hanumanthu | Selva Manikayam Bujjulu |
Harom Hara Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Day | India Net Collection | Total India Net Collection | Worldwide Collection | Overseas Collection | India Gross Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | ₹ 1.05 Cr | ||||
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | ₹ 1 Cr | ||||
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | ₹ 1 Cr | ||||
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | ₹ 0.65 Cr | ||||
| Total | ₹ 3.7 Cr | ₹ 3.7 Cr | ₹ 4.5 Cr | ₹ 0.25 Cr | ₹ 4.25 Cr |
Harom Hara Budget
Action drama Harom Hara directed by Gnansagar Dwarka had a budget of Rs 13 crore. Unfortunately, the film did not do well, making around Rs. 8 crore was lost. On the bright side, Aha bought the streaming rights for a good amount, which helped ease the financial pressure on the producers.
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Harom Hara Review:
In the 1980s, Subramaniam (Sudhir Babu) leaves his village to find a better life in Kuppam. He gets a job as a lab assistant at a school but loses after a fight. With financial problems piling up and no clear way forward, he turns to making guns. He secretly learns the craft and begins making firearms, which brings him many clients and a great reputation. However, his success also makes him enemies. The movie explores the challenges he faces, how he deals with rivals and where his journey takes him.
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Analysis:
In a place full of injustice, an outsider steps in and fights against injustice in society. He gradually becomes a hero to the people, making enemies along the way and eventually winning against the bad guys. This is a great formula for commercial films. Filmmakers are making hits by tweaking this storyline and setting it in different environments. For example, Rajamouli combined the port setting with a mother-son relationship in ‘Chhatrapati’, Prashant Neel set a similar story in the gold mines for ‘KGF’ and Sukumar used Red Sanders smuggling as the backdrop for ‘Pushpa’. Harom Hara mixes elements of these films. The story feels familiar, and lack of originality with exaggerated heroics for an actor like Sudhir Babu are its weaknesses. But the film still entertains and keeps the audience engaged for two and a half hours.
Although the above films share a similar path and hero characterization, each has a unique setting. In Harom Hara, director Gnanasagar brings a new angle by setting the story around the making of a gun. The hero, a gunsmith, rises through his work, and the play centers on this. However, unlike the real-life gold mine in ‘KGF’ or the smuggling of red sander in ‘Pushpa’, the gun-making culture shown in ‘Harom Hara’ never existed in Kuppam. The idea of a big gun mafia in 1980s Kuppam seems unbelievable. It would have worked better if the filmmakers had set the story in a fictional place, but the use of real location and dialect disconnects the audience. This lack of credibility is a major drawback for ‘Harom Hara’.
Story aside, Harom Hara is a decent action drama. The plot is predictable, but the visuals are interesting. The production design is nice, even if it doesn’t look like Kuppam. High technical quality and frequent action scenes keep the movie moving smoothly. Despite being a weak villain, the hero’s character is presented well. Some parts lack logic, but the hero’s rise as a gunman is the highlight of the first half. Interval fight scenes excite action lovers. However, the drama of the second half doesn’t work either, with the heroes’ inconsistent arcs making the elevation scene feel over-the-top. Although the action scenes are great, the lead-up to these fights is poor. The fight scenes of ‘Salar’ and ‘Vikram’ have been reused in the film. ‘Harom Hara’ ends predictably. Overall, it entertains action lovers and audiences, but many parts feel familiar.
Performance:
Sudhir Babu is amazing. Known for his refined image, he handles the intense action scenes well in this film. His character takes some getting used to, but he impresses with his stylish yet subtle performance. However, some of the over-the-top scenes don’t live up to it. He delivers his lines in typical Chittoor dialect.
Malvika Sharma has a bigger role than her previous Telugu films, but her character is not connected to the main story. Sunil then plays the lead role and gives a wonderful performance showing ease with local slang from his experience in ‘Pushpa’. The villain starts off strong but fades quickly. Ravi Kale, Arjun Gowda and the main villain actors do well. The supporting cast is adequate.
Technicians:
Harom Hara is technically strong. Music director Chetan Bharadwaj has presented his mass appeal for the first time by doing a great job in action sequences and elevation shots. Though the songs are average, its background score adds intensity. Arvind Viswanathan’s cinematography offers a unique look, capturing the 80s vibe well despite the visible filters. The product design is excellent, and the manufacturers have invested well. Gnansagar Dwarka shows great potential for the star hero by scripting a decent story and creating great action scenes. However, inspiration from other films is obvious, and originality is missing.
