| Dhandoraa | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Muralikanth Devasoth |
| Written by | Muralikanth Devasoth |
| Produced by | Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Venkat R. Shakamuri |
| Edited by | Srujana Adusumilli |
| Music by | Mark K Robin |
Production company | Loukya Entertainments |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Dhandoraa is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language periodical drama film written and directed by Muralikanth Devasoth.[1] The film has an ensemble cast of Sivaji, Bindu Madhavi, Navdeep, Nandu, Ravi Krishna, Manika Chikkala and Mounika Reddy.[2]
Shot extensively in Telangana,[3][4] it was released on 25 December 2025.[5]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (January 2026) |
Cast
[edit]- Sivaji as Sivaji
- Bindu Madhavi as Sreelatha
- Navdeep as the Village Sarpanch Seetharam
- Nandu as Vishnu
- Ravi Krishna as Ravi
- Manika Chikkala as Sujatha
- Mounika Reddy as Vanitha
- Raadhya as Sujatha, Sreelatha's daughter
- Muralidhar Goud as Babai
- Kamal as Ranga
- Edward Stevenson Pereji as Lawyer
- Rajasekhar Aningi as Subba Reddy
- Aditi Bhavaraju as Shwetha
- Bhaskar Manyam as Prathap Reddy
- Meesam Suresh as Sundar
- Sattanna as Aashayya
- Jabardasth Apparao as Customer
- Gaddam Naveen as Owner
- Kommidi Vishwender Reddy as MLA Ramana Chowdary
- Devi Prasad as Rajaram, Vishnu's father
Music
[edit]The background score and songs were composed by Mark K Robin.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pilla" | Purnachary Challury | Aditi Bhavaraju, Anurag Kulkarni | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Dhandoraa Title Song" | Kasarla Shyam | Anthony Daasan, Mark K Robin | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Parichayam Avakunda" | Sri Mani | Sri Krishna, Harini Ivaturi | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Vibe Of Seetharam" | 1:32 |
Release and reception
[edit]Dhandoraa was released on 25 December 2025.[7] Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by Amazon Prime Video and was released on 14 January 2026 coinciding with Sankranthi.[8][9]
Praising the lead cast performances and screenplay, Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu gave a positive review.[10] Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 and called writing as one of the film's strengths.[11] Echoing the same, Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express too gave the same rating and further praised the music and cinematography.[12] The Hans India stated, "Dhandoraa stands as an honest, impactful film that resonates through its performances, intent, and socially conscious storytelling".[13] T Maruthi Acharya of India Today praised the character design, writing, film score and the performances of the lead cast.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (2 December 2025). "Breaking barriers: Muralikanth D chases his cinematic dream with Dhandoraa". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (26 December 2025). "Navdeep: There shouldn't be any language barrier in cinema". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Bindu Madhavi to shatter stereotypes with strong and layered character in Dhandora". www.deccanchronicle.com. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (7 April 2025). "'Dhandoraa' rolls into second schedule in Medak". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Dhandoraa teaser: Rigid customs and rituals lie at the heart of this rural social satire". Cinema Express. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "'Pilla' from Dhandoraa is a jubilant composition about a blossoming small-town romance". Cinema Express. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "'Dhandoraa' Movie Review: Telugu Social Drama Finds Its Footing Over Time". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "'Dhandoraa' OTT release: Find out when and where to watch the social satire drama". The Times of India. 14 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "Dhandoraa on OTT: When and where to watch the Sivaji-Bindhu Madhavi-headlined social satire". Cinema Express. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (25 December 2025). "'Dhandoraa' movie review: Sivaji's anti-caste drama is salvaged by a sharp post-intermission shift". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Dhandoraa Movie Review: An emotionally charged drama rooted in caste reality". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (25 December 2025). "Dhandoraa Movie Review: A thought-provoking film backed by strong writing". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (25 December 2025). "Dhandoraa: A sincere rural drama". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ Acharya, T. Maruthi (21 January 2026). "Why a small film like Dhandoraa matters to Telugu cinema". India Today. Retrieved 24 January 2026.