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| Directed by | Muralikanth Devasoth |
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| Written by | Muralikanth Devasoth |
| Produced by | Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni |
| Starring | Template:Plain list |
| Cinematography | Venkat R. Shakamuri |
| Edited by | Srujana Adusumilli |
| Music by | Mark K Robin
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu
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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
Cast
Music
The background score and songs were composed by Mark K Robin.[6]
Release and reception
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
- ↑ Breaking barriers: Muralikanth D chases his cinematic dream with Dhandoraa, Kavirayani, Suresh. The New Indian Express(2025-12-02). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Navdeep: There shouldn't be any language barrier in cinema, Kavirayani, Suresh. The New Indian Express(2025-12-26). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Bindu Madhavi to shatter stereotypes with strong and layered character in Dhandora. www.deccanchronicle.com(2025-04-14). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ ‘Dhandoraa’ rolls into second schedule in Medak, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2025-04-07). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Dhandoraa teaser: Rigid customs and rituals lie at the heart of this rural social satire. Cinema Express(2025-11-17). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ ‘Pilla’ from Dhandoraa is a jubilant composition about a blossoming small-town romance. Cinema Express(2025-11-30). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ ‘Dhandoraa’ Movie Review: Telugu Social Drama Finds Its Footing Over Time. The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ ‘Dhandoraa’ OTT release: Find out when and where to watch the social satire drama. The Times of India(2026-01-14). Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ Dhandoraa on OTT: When and where to watch the Sivaji-Bindhu Madhavi-headlined social satire. Cinema Express(2026-01-13). Retrieved 2026-01-24.
- ↑ ‘Dhandoraa’ movie review: Sivaji’s anti-caste drama is salvaged by a sharp post-intermission shift. The Hindu(2025-12-25). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Dhandoraa Movie Review: An emotionally charged drama rooted in caste reality. The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Dhandoraa Movie Review: A thought-provoking film backed by strong writing, Kavirayani, Suresh. Cinema Express(2025-12-25). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Dhandoraa: A sincere rural drama, Sistu, Suhas. www.thehansindia.com(2025-12-25). Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ Why a small film like Dhandoraa matters to Telugu cinema, Acharya, T. Maruthi. India Today(2026-01-21). Retrieved 2026-01-24.