Gamanam is an anthology drama that weaves together three distinct stories, set against the backdrop of a devastating flood in Hyderabad.
Kamala (Shriya Saran) – A deaf mother anxiously waiting for her husband to return from Dubai, faces personal and environmental turmoil.

Ali (Shiva Kandukuri) – A young, aspiring cricketer dreams of making it big despite his modest background. His struggles, rivalry, and relationship with girlfriend Zara (Priyanka Jawalkar) form the second story.

Two Homeless Kids – Innocent and endearing, their simple wish to buy a cake for their birthdays gets entangled in the chaos of floods and survival.

The climax tries to intersect the stories during the floods, with each character confronting both personal and natural challenges.

Highlights

Shriya Saran’s committed performance as a deaf mother.
Engaging visuals of Hyderabad and flood sequences.
Ilaiyaraaja’s music and BGM add emotional depth in select scenes.
Young actors portraying the homeless kids are genuinely endearing.

Drawbacks

Disconnected anthology stories lacking cohesion.
Slow pace and weak conflict in the first half.
Forced thrills and illogical sequences in the flood climax.
Nithya Menen’s cameo feels unnecessary.
Emotional moments are underdeveloped, reducing audience engagement.

Verdict

On the whole, Gamanam is a visually competent but emotionally hollow anthology film. It has moments of sincerity and a few standout performances but is dragged down by poor narration, slow pacing, and a lack of depth in storytelling.

Bottom Line: A promising concept lost in execution; a watchable one-time experience for Shriya Saran fans, but not much else.