'Dhoom Dhaam', which was released in theaters last Friday, has been appreciated for its laughter quotient. Besides fun, the father-son sentiment and Gopi Sundar's music have also been lauded. In an interview, producer Ram Kumar and writer Gopi Mohan talked about the reception to the movie.
Producer Ram Kumar:
We have always highlighted the film as a theatrical watch that is best viewed in the presence of a crowd. Those who have watched 'Dhoom Dhaam' in theatres have seconded our view. The collections so far are encouraging. The film was released on November 9.
Chetan Krishna, the hero of the movie, is thoroughly happy after he watched the movie with audiences in some theatres. The crowds in the auditorium walked up to him after the shows and showered their appreciation. The film has been able to garner audiences across age groups.
I think what sets 'Dhoom Dhaam' apart from Chetan's previous movies (like 'First Rank Raju' and 'Rojulu Marayi') is that this one is family-friendly while the previous movies were youth-centric in nature. For Chetan to enter this zone was a risky call. Chetan has made a start by impressing the family audience. He is an absolute good fit for family roles.
The money minted by our movie is satisfying so far, considering that admissions tend to be weak these days for most movies. The promotions are working our way.
I am planning to announce my next project pretty soon. It will be headlined by Chetan, once again.
Writer Gopi Mohan:
It was always a given for us that the first half must be a musical hit and the second half has to be a laugh riot. The comedy portions in the second hour have been enjoyed by the audience. The families are slowly walking into theatres to watch our movie after the first weekend.
The producer as well as the hero both endorse comedy films the most. They like entertainers as audiences. That's why they preferred me to write 'Dhoom Dhaam'. The drinking scene involving Vennela Kishore and others was incorporated cleverly. The response has been great.
Vennela Kishore's comedy track, the weird aggression in his body language, and the tapping of his quirks in the second half have clicked a great deal. The audience are able to connect with each and every scene.
Much of the shoot took place in Poland. The American shoot plans were ditched due to Visa issues. At its core, the movie celebrates the deep love and respect between a father and son. But a surprising turn of events, involving Prudhviraj's character, strains their relationship. The heroine inadvertently becomes a catalyst for this tension. While the film maintains a lighthearted atmosphere, this subplot injects a dose of dramatic intrigue. We originally planned to unveil his role later in the story, but practical considerations forced us to adjust the timeline.
I am planning my next movie with Galla Jayadev's second son. It will be helmed by me.
