Superstar Mahesh Babu's son, Gautham Ghattaman, has drawn public attention through his Letterboxd profile. Gautham is a huge film enthusiast, having watched over 400 films across various genres and languages, and has reviewed many of them. Recently, his review of the film 'Toxic' became a subject of active discussion.
The film, released on August 26th, received only 0.5 stars from Gautham on Letterboxd. Although the movie garnered mixed reviews and was generally disliked by the public, its box office performance has also been challenging. While some South Indian actors are attempting to support the 'sinking ship' 'Toxic,' Gautham's review only intensifies the criticism, raising questions about the unity of South Indian actors.
As soon as Gautham's half-star rating became known, discussions began among film fans: why would someone give such a low rating to such a highly discussed film featuring a major actor like Yash? However, an analysis of Gautham's profile shows that when assigning ratings, he focuses more on personal preferences than on star status.
Gautham has also rated several works by his father and actor Mahesh Babu, and his tastes here have proven quite interesting. He gave full 5 stars to the films 'Pokiri' and '1: Nenokkadine'. Nevertheless, the ratings for some other Mahesh Babu films were significantly lower. For instance, 'Nizam' and 'Vamsi' received 2 stars each, while 'Brahmotsavam' received only 1 star. This demonstrates that being the father's film does not translate into higher ratings. Fans note that Gautham's film choices are not dependent on personal connections with the family or the filmmakers.
Gautham's cinematic preferences are not limited to Telugu films. His Letterboxd profile indicates an interest in watching films of different genres and languages. He gave full 5 stars to movies such as 'Sholay', 'Project Hell Mary', 'Knives Out', and 'Jersey'. Furthermore, he also rated 'Baahubali 2' with 5 stars. The films 'Pelli Choopulu' and 'Sita Ramam' received 4.5 stars from him. Analyzing Gautham's ratings, fans discuss that he judges films based on quality and personal taste, rather than the fame of the actors or industry status.
If anyone thought Gautham gave 'Toxic' half a star out of anger, that is not the case. In his profile, the film 'Liger' also received a 0.5-star rating. Thus, the low rating for Yash's film 'Toxic' is not an isolated incident. Gautham has previously given very low scores to other films that sparked much debate among viewers. Gautham's rating list also includes Aditi Dhara's popular film 'Dhurandhar', which received 4 stars, and 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' received 3 stars. Therefore, Gautham's rating list encompasses a significant number of films from Bollywood, Telugu cinema, and other languages.
Gautham's low rating of Yash's film 'Toxic' has become another topic of discussion surrounding the movie. Until now, opinions of viewers and critics regarding the film were divided. Consequently, the low rating from Mahesh Babu's son has significantly increased fan interest on social media.
Gittu Mohandas directed 'Toxic'. Despite the low ratings and mixed reception, the tour of 'Toxic' in theaters continues. By the seventh day, the film collected 272.80 million rupees in India, with the net collection in the country reaching 229.95 million rupees. As for global earnings, the film has surpassed the mark of 313 million rupees.