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Release Date : March 30, 2023

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Deekshith Shetty, Sai Kumar, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani, Purnaa, Zarina Wahab

Director: Srikanth Odela

Producers: Sudhakar Cherukuri

Music Director: Santhosh Narayanan

Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan

Editor: Naveen Nooli

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For the first time in his film career, Natural Star Nani has played an out-and-out mass role in Dasara. The debut directorial film of Srikanth Odela hit the screens worldwide today amid exceptional hype. Let’s see how Nani’s first pan-Indian film has turned out.

Dasara is set in the village of Veerlapalle in Godhavarikhani. Dharani (Nani), his friend Soori (Dheekshith Shetty) and others are addicted to alcohol. Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) is their common friend since childhood. Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko), son of Shivanna (Samuthirakani) is elected as the Sarpanch and he looks after the Silk Bar. Rajanna (Sai Kumar) helps Soori and his friends in a case and they elect him as their Sarpanch. After this, someone kills Soori on the night of his wedding with Vennela. Who killed Soori? What’s the future of Vennela? What did Dharani do then? All the questions are answered in the film.

Plus Points:

All these years, Nani entertained audiences with boy-next-door roles and for the first time, he challenges himself by accepting to play Dharani in Dasara. His performance is exemplary in the film. From attire to body language to dialogues, Nani takes utmost care and excels in the role of Dharani. The way he performed in the emotional scenes is outstanding.

National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh gets a meaty role. Her performance as Vennela is flawless and after Mahanati, this is the best film she signed in Tollywood. Her performance and dialogues are quite natural.

Dheekshith Shetty is no lesser than the other two leads. His performance is quite natural and after this film, he will surely get many good roles in the Telugu film industry.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko gets a good role and he justifies it with his impressive performance. Sai Kumar, Samuthirakani, Purnaa and others are okay in their roles.

Director Srikanth Odela makes a nice debut with Dasara. He is more excellent as a director than a writer. He will definitely get some crazy offers from renowned banners in the days to come. The director shows his outstanding skills on the big screen.

The action sequences and dialogues are terrific, thanks to the men behind them. Nani’s rugged look and his performance in the action sequences are praiseworthy. The interval and the climax are worth watching.

Minus Points:

As mentioned above, Srikanth Odela is good as a director but as a writer, he fails to choose a compelling story. He runs the screenplay well in the first half but when it comes to the second half, the screenplay is very slow and gives one boredom.

Also, there is nothing much to enthral audiences except for the climax. The story is highly predictable in the second half. This is a big letdown in the movie. However, Nani pulls it off with his performance. If the second half is as engaging as the first half, Dasara would have become a terrific film.

From start to end, the movie runs on a serious note and there is no space for creating humour. Director Srikanth Odela should have injected some funny scenes between the friends in the first half.

The placement of the popular track Chamkeela Angeelesi is a big disappointment. Some of the dialogues are inaudible.

Technical Aspects:

Srikanth Odela comes up with a mediocre story that has commercial elements to entertain mass audiences only. Music director Santhosh Narayanan gives the best music that uplifts many scenes in the film. Sathyan Sooryan is terrific in his work. His camerawork, especially during the night scenes, looks quite rich. Editing should have been better and the editor Naveen Nooli should have trimmed many scenes in the second half to make Dasara an engaging fare. Production values are top-notch. The makeup artists need a pat on their backs for their amazing work.

On the whole, Dasara is a gritty action drama that has Nani’s outstanding performance. He shouldered the film all the way. Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty and Shine Tom Chacko also performed well. The film is quite good technically. Barring a few laggy portions in the second half, the film is a perfect choice to enjoy the weekend.

123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5

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Dasara Review: A De-Glammed Nani Makes Film A High-Voltage Affair

Dasara review: even in the most melodramatic of moments, keerthy suresh retains control of her faculties and the scene..

Nani and Keerthy Suresh in Dasara . (courtesy: nameisnani

Cast: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko and Samuthirakani

Director: Srikanth Odela

Rating : Three stars (out of 5)

Popular movies often fall prey to the second half curse. The power-packed and engaging Dasara , directed and co-written by first-timer Srikanth Odela, does not. It treats its first half essentially as a springboard for a successful post-interval leap to a meaningfully higher plane. And that is where the film stays perched all the way to an impressively executed finale.

Other significant attributes set the Telugu-language film apart from blockbusters like Baahubali and Pushpa . Its exploration of entrenched caste dynamics, bitter political rivalries and debilitating social ills in a coal mining village in Telangana pushes it closer to Tamil films from the Pa. Ranjith, Vetrimaaran and Mari Selvaraj stables.

Dasara remains steadfastly within the parameters of mass-oriented cinema and employs familiar Ramayan -centric analogies to carry the story forward. It still manages to break free at crucial junctures from its stylistic inspirations to dress an old, even perhaps trite, construct in fresh, eye-catching attire.

Dasara is a rustic love story-cum-bromance dovetailed into a revenge drama with a strong emotional underpinning. The composite is presented with a directorial vision that suggests that Odela could, and should, produce works of greater originality and distinction. This film testifies to his skill - and the vision - to tap massy, easy to grasp methods to tell important stories.

The denuded landscape reflects the state of the lives that Dasara depicts. The film is set in Veerlapally village, a speck on the map. It is a place that swarms with men who drink themselves silly and the women bear the brunt of their unruliness. At the centre of the village is a bar - it is named after Silk Smitha - that is out of bounds for all but upper caste drunks.

The narrative straddles a decade and a half from mid-1995, the final year of NT Rama Rao's third term as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, to 2010. The film's two principal male characters - Dharani (Nani) and Soori (Deekshith Shetty) - pilfer coal from running goods trains when they are not sloshed.

They are in love with the same girl, Vennela (Keerthi Suresh). The three have been friends since childhood. The altruistic Nani, who is meek-natured and believes in staying off confrontations, steps back and lets his best friend profess his love to the girl.

Several years on, the love triangle is aggravated by unseemly power politics between Rajanna (Saikumar) and Shivanna (Samuthirakarani), two half-brothers at war for control of the village and the bar. The latter has a son, Nambi (Shine Tom Jacob), whose aggression triggers a tragedy at the film's halfway mark.

A blood-curdling act of violence throws Dharani's life into disarray. He is a cowering mess until he gathers the courage to plan a retaliation. The timid, responsibility-shirking man is forced to make a choice between being resigned to his fate and taking a stand.

The first half, expended on creating a context for what is follow, takes its own time to pick up momentum. Parts of it meander a tad and even feel somewhat wayward. But the turning point just ahead of the interval gives the deliberate and staccato pace a rationale.

The troubles that confront Dharani, whose name means Earth, Soori (meaning Sun) and Vennela (alluding to the Moon) are caused by one man. The villain's motives are hackneyed and the threats that he makes spring from the power that he wields on account of his political and caste clout.

One wishes Dasara had pushed the caste divide envelope a little further and also stressed upon the relationship between the three main characters with some more clarity in terms of its wider societal implications. Is it possible that Dharani's suppression of his love for Vennela has something to do with where he stands in the caste hierarchy? The film does not raise that question, let alone devote a minute or two to answer it.

Another point at which Dasara slips up a touch is in the manner in which the key female character is deprived of agency when it comes to deciding her own future? Dasara makes amends of sorts when the woman demands an explanation why her consent wasn't sought before a life-altering choice was made on her behalf. The man spells out why he did what he did. While his defence of his action isn't entirely convincing, his apology is.

In the matter of plotting and pacing, Dasara isn't perfect, but Sathyan Sooryan's lensing and lighting and Santhosh Narayanan's lush and phenomenally effective musical score are both of the highest order. The latter lends the film a propulsive rhythm with its blend of the earthy and the electronic.

Sooryan's camerawork creates a palette that alternates between the inky and the auburn and is skilfully illuminated by the muted glow of non-electrical sources of light.

A de-glammed Nani makes Dasara a high-voltage affair. The screenplay and his own acumen allow him to ease himself into the character arc and capture the man's evolution from a feckless, evasive youth to a man of action after fifteen Dasara celebrations have come and gone with him letting his life drift aimlessly.

Dasara also gives Keerthy Suresh a wide range of emotions to convey. Even in the most melodramatic of moments, she retains control of her faculties and the scene. Deekshith Shetty operates within a more limited bandwidth but makes a lasting impression. On the flip side, the force of evil that Shine Tom Chacko embodies does not convey the requisite menace.

The rousing climax is invested with great power in term of of both visualisation and execution. The weapons used in the final act as well as earlier in the film tell their own story. To begin with, the villain's henchmen wield sharp scythes and sickles, which are farming appliances-turned-arms.

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In the violent climactic clash culminates in tree-cutting axes, digging shovels and rock-breaking hammers making an appearance - a not-so-subliminal metaphor for a once agricultural community that has been forced into mining as a way of life.

A few wobbles notwithstanding, Dasara is a triumph because it achieves a delicate balance between the flashy and the essential and, in the process, delivers a piece of highly dramatic fiction that frequently seems to have emerged from the real world.

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Dasara Reviews

Srikanth Odela makes an assured directorial debut with the Telugu film, exploring caste politics in a mainstream format, backed by good performances from the cast led by Nani and Keerthy Suresh.

Full Review | Sep 12, 2023

Dasara is worth watching and showcased technical and performance brilliance at certain moments, but it lacked a crucial element – building emotion and drama. Relying heavily on slow-mo action scenes was not enough to carry the entire film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 26, 2023

Dasara uses a lot of familiar techiques in over-the-top action movies about love triangles and vengeful family members. However, the acting performances are better than most movies in this genre. The movie's story also maintains suspense and intrigue.

Full Review | Apr 5, 2023

While the Nani-starrer uses every trick in the book, it succeeds in sucking you into a world you haven’t experienced before.

Full Review | Apr 3, 2023

For all its fury, the film isn’t sure where to derive its emotional force from.

Dasara is not the film that leaves you with a smile at the end of it all, it also doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Could it have been better? Sure. But Srikanth Odela and Nani make this slow burn work. So, credit where credit is due.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 3, 2023

Even in the most melodramatic of moments, Keerthy Suresh retains control of her faculties and the scene.

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Dasara Movie Review: Fiery Nani is brilliant in this predictable revenge drama

Director srikanth odela’s dasara, starring nani, keerthy suresh and deekshit shetty, is a visually stunning revenge drama. with some clichés, dasara has its heart in the right place, says our review..

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• Nani's Dasara graced the screens on March 30.
• The film is directed by Sirkanth Odela.
• Keerthy Suresh, Deekshit Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko and Samuthirakani play pivotal roles.

Release Date: 30 Mar, 2023

Nani has been everywhere for the past few weeks. Be it promotional events or social media, he went all out in promoting Dasara as a pan-Indian venture. When the trailer of Dasara dropped, many felt that it reminded them of Pushpa and KGF. However, Dasara was neither Pushpa nor it was KGF. It had Srikanth Odela’s stamp despite the predictable storyline.

Dharani (Nani), Suri (Deekshit Shetty) and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) are childhood friends. They hail from a village called Veerapally, where men take the bottle. Their alcoholism affects the women in their lives. Dharani and Suri are best friends. So much so that Dharani will give up his love for Vennela, who is in love with Suri. As Suri and Vennela take their relationship to the next level, it does not go down well with Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko). The village, where coal mining is a way of life, is divided because of Rajanna (Sai Kumar) and Shivanna (Samuthirakani).

Srikanth Odela is a debutant filmmaker, but he is a promising talent. With Dasara, he has built a semi-fictional world and has successfully transported us to the village of Veerapally. He shows Dharani as a vulnerable underdog. For a hero, he cries on screen, has no bladder control and shakes up in fear when trouble knocks on the door. In contrast, Suri, his friend, is his strength. While Dharani is naïve, Suri is practical. Meanwhile, there’s a feisty Vennela, who is a breath of fresh air.

Dasara is a film that relies on its drama. Srikanth Odela is in no hurry to dive into the story the right way. In fact, it looks like he knew he had a predictable storyline in hand and decided to build a world around it so he could create an immersive experience for everyone. Dasara has so many layers. The film talks about women and how they are exploited, rampant caste politics and superstition.

While the world-building, and characterisations of the lead roles and music make Dasara enjoyable, certain tropes hold the viewers back from completely enjoying this brilliantly shot revenge drama. In a scene, Dharani takes a decision which affects Vennela’s life. However, Dasara has another scene where Vennela questions whether she has a say in her life because she was never asked! And the hyper-masculine hero apologises.

The power dynamics in the village of Veerapally keep you hooked. However, some of the initial stretches of Dasara could test your patience. Nani’s Dharani holds back for the most part of the film, while Deekshit as Suri takes the cake. It is probably because of this that the interval sequence leaves you in a state of shock.

Nani is the soul of Dasara. From expressing his vulnerabilities to crying his heart out and emoting in silence, he has given his career-best performance. Keerthy, too, has a meaty role in the film. It is actually Suri who stole the show with his effortless acting.

Something that Srikanth Odela could have worked on is the characterisation of the villain, Shine Tom Chacko. It treads on a wafer-thin line and after a point, it does not create an impact.

Santhosh Narayanan’s music and Sathyan Sooryan’s visuals make Dasara what it is. The film could remind you of Dhanush’s Asuran and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara. While the film deals with a predictable story, it does have enough meat to hold onto its own.

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Dasara movie review: Nani film is a familiar but riveting tale of friendship and revenge

Dasara movie review: while the nani-starrer uses every trick in the book, it succeeds in sucking you into a world you haven’t experienced before..

Nani’s Dasara, like its recent counterparts like Rangasthalam (2018) and Narappa (2021), is a very familiar tale about the ugly side of caste politics. The familiarity also seeps into the fashion in which it narrates a tale of friendship and revenge. Nevertheless, the film still manages to leave you in awe, thanks to the world it’s set in and how debutant Odella Srikanth presents it. It’s deeply rooted setting and how Srikanth manages to transport the viewer to a never seen before milieu of coal-laden hamlet that really works in the film’s favour.

The story is set in a small village called Veerlapalli, which is surrounded by coal mines. Nani plays Dharani, whose life revolves around his best friend Suri (Dheekshith) and his gang of friends. In their introduction sequence, we see the gang pull off a daredevil stunt by stealing coal from a moving train. In this village, drinking is a tradition, a way of life and the local bar is a place where all the men conglomerate to waste time. The bar, which is reserved for the upper caste men, is the place where power as well caste dynamics come into play.

Men from the lower caste drink outside and wouldn’t dare to set foot inside. When Suri and Dharani unknowingly become responsible for a shift in the power dynamics involving the bar, they cross paths with men – Samuthirakani and Shine Tom Chacko - from the most powerful family in the village. The repercussions that both Suri and Dharani have to face for their actions forms the crux of the story.

Dasara pretty much uses every trick that’s been used before when it comes to such stories. However, it still manages to leave a strong impact because of how it succeeds in sucking you into a world you haven’t experienced before. Veerlapalli is carefully built with characters that are full of life. Unlike Pushpa or KGF, this isn’t a story that rides on the hero’s bravado.

In fact, for a good 60-70 percent of the film, Nani plays a character that’s mostly scared out of his wits and he takes solace in alcohol to swallow his fear. Throughout the first half, Nani can be actually seen standing behind Suri. When the transformation happens at a crucial juncture of the film, Srikanth has spent a great deal of time in building Nani’s character. Hence, when his moment of uprising comes, we buy into the transformation.

Dasara does try and get massy towards the end. But the predictability doesn’t come across as a major grouse as the slow world-building really helps in keeping the viewer invested right till the end. Two of the film’s best moments come in the form of extremely well-choreographed action set pieces right before the interval and during the finale portion.

The interval action sequence is so well shot that it infuses a deep sense of shock and fear in the viewer, pushing one to the edge of their seat. Nani turns in such a believable performance and he sells his quest for revenge so convincingly. Keerthy Suresh once again proves why she’s one of the best mainstream actresses we have today with her effortless performance. Sathyan Sooryan’s visuals play a pivotal role in making Dasara not just eye-catchy but highly immersive in every frame.

Film: Dasara

Director: Odella Srikanth

Cast: Nani, Dheekshith Shetty, Keerthy Suresh, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani and Sai Kumar

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Dasara Movie Review (2023)

• 30 Mar 2023

Srikanth Odela's 'Dasara' is a solid, subdued star vehicle that favours emotions over "mass" moments

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"Everyone drinks the same alcohol, but our caste determines whether we drink inside the bar or outside." This is something we get to know early on about the situation in the village Srikanth Odela's film is set in. Most men (and even some women) begin their day with drinks and are content to remain alcoholics. Even Nani's hero-introduction shot (he plays Dharani) includes a bottle of booze. And this bar, with an image of Silk Smitha and named after her, is the centre of local politics: it's a sort of prize. The person who wins the elections takes control of the bar, and gets to nominate who becomes the treasurer. That post makes someone a big shot in the village. For a while, Dasara just wants to immerse us in these local politics, these local colours, these local flavours. We get character-establishing scenes, of course – but we also get world-establishing scenes, magnificently shot by Sathyan Sooryan. A coal mine is the centre of economy, and every frame seems dusted with soot. 

Why do these people drink? When a young Dharani asks his grandmother, she says alcohol gives her courage. Cut to a few years later, when Dharani is an adult, he may give the same answer. By numbing his senses, he gets the courage to deal with his dead-end existence and also the fact that the girl he loves (Vennela, played by Keerthi Suresh) is in love with his best friend Soori (Dheekshith Shetty). All three actors are in top form, though Nani gets the meatiest role and bites into it with every fibre of his being, giving a performance that is as much physical as emotional. The film does something interesting with Vennela. She becomes the fulcrum of not just a love triangle but also an unexpected lust angle, courtesy the villain named Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko, in one of the rare times he feels out of sorts). When – in a super-effective scene – Nambi kills Soori, we think it's because of the caste wars. But the real reason is that Soori has married Vennela, who Nambi lusts after.

This is a superb twist, because it paints Nambi (and the screenplay) in more than one shade, and it takes the second half in an unexpected direction. Nambi is not just someone who does not want the oppressed to get ahead, he's also a womaniser whose lust is painted in fetishistic terms. So the film's first half tackles the alcohol and caste angle, and the second half goes into Vennala's plight and how responsibility makes Dharani a better man (i.e., how he turns from zero to hero). He knows that he can no longer numb his senses with alcohol. He needs to be alert, alive. He needs to complete the transformation from loser to saviour. The depiction of the villain as Ravana (see the film's title) is an age-old screenwriting cliche, but here, there's a "Sita" in the form of Vennela. The metaphor works. The plot point of a love triangle that involves two best friends is another cliche, but it's written and handled well – with minimal melodrama. This is assured writing, assured filmmaking.

A plot point most famously used in Swathi Muthyam is used brilliantly here – and Santhosh Narayanan does beautiful work, subverting a lot of background-score cliches. For instance, during a chase sequence, we just get a few minimalistic cello lines, while most of the background is filled with thunder and lightning and the cries and the panting of the attackers and the people being attacked. Dasara is not groundbreaking cinema, but it has a certain integrity to it. It takes time to build scenes, to set up the reveals. There may not be many "mass" highs, but there's a sense of steadiness in the emotional graphs and in the narrative. Anyone who has seen a masala movie knows that the hero will kill the villain, but Dasara makes the hero earn this machismo. Dharani undergoes a lot of mental trauma, and he has to shake this off before becoming the inevitable superhero. This is one of the most subdued star vehicles I have seen.

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Dasara Movie Review & Rating

• March 31, 2023 / 04:46 PM IST

Cast & Crew

• Nani (Hero)
• Keerthy Suresh (Heroine)
• Dheekshith Shetty , Anant Singh , Samuthirakani , Sai Kumar ,Jhansi (Cast)
• Santhosh Narayanan (Director)
• Sudhakar Cherukuri (Producer)
• Srikanth Odhela (Music)
• Sathyan Sooryan (Cinematography)

Nani and Keerthy Suresh’s rustic drama, Dasara set in rural backdrop has hit the screens today.Lets see how it fares.

Story: Set in ninty time frame, the film revolves around the lives of three friends Dharani( Nani), Keerthy Suresh(Vennela) and Suri (Dheekshit Shetty). On the other hand, the lives of people Veerlapally

Revolves around silk bar and coal mining. What happens when local politics crosses paths with unavailable situation, forms crucial crux.

Performances:  Nani is outstanding in his role as Dharani. His rustic makeover and massive massy transformation are major highlights of the film. Keerthy Suresh is impressive in his village belle role. Her dialogue delivery adds a realistic tone to the proceedings.

Apart from Nani and Keerthy Suresh it is Dheekshith Shetty makes his presence felt with his classy act.

The Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has yet another key role in the movie. He is commendable in his limited screen presence as one of the friends.

Other artists who played friends roles are impressive in their limited yet pivotal roles.

Samuthirakani is wasted as his screen time is limited.

Technicalities: Sounding-wise, the film is alright but definitely not up to the mark. Santosh Narayana’s music register at parts but could not continue to the mood throughout.

Cinematography by Sathyan Sooryanis is a visual delight as his rich frames reflext the mood of the film.

Technical the film has a strong padding and is case with the production design work for the film.

Editing work is dull at parts. Dialogues written in Telangana delicately add realistic texture to the film.

Analysis: Firstly, Srikanth Odela definitely has potential to be the next big thing from TFI. Cinematography is top-notch. BGM is good in a few parts but there were a lot of scenes that could have been elevated which the music director fails to do so hence it can be termed as one of the biggest drawbacks of Dasara.

To summarize, though the pace is mostly slow and a few parts feel stretched out, the drama has worked for the most part with some good sequences and well done climax. Nani’s career best performance. If you like raw and rustic dramas then this film will end up as a satisfactory watch toward the end.

Verdict: predictable yet gripping

Rating: 3/5

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Dasara movie review: Nani-starrer raw and gritty tale derailed by poor narration

Dasara movie review: nani’s film is a heartfelt attempt from the makers, but falters due to poor narration. however, nani shines in the layered character..

Despite his best efforts, Nani hasn’t had a genuine hit since 2019’s Jersey . Having tried his hand at anti-hero, re-birth and comedy, the actor has now bet big on a story set in rustic Telangana. In fact, this is the biggest film of his career with a reported budget of over Rs 60 crore and a release in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages. Nani has openly declared that the film will be a massive hit and the debutant director, Shrikanth Odela, who assisted Sukumar on ‘Nannaku Prematho’ and ‘Rangasthalam’ earlier, will be his biggest contribution to the film industry. Nani aggressively promoted the film in Mumbai and parts of north India with the film’s trailer getting decent traction across India. Dasara also reunites Nani with Keerthy Suresh after 2017’s hit Nenu Local, and her deglamorized look in the promos has evoked keen interest. So, the story of a rugged, foul-mouthed coal thief, with the feel of Pushpa, has evoked a lot of interest.

Dasara is the story of friendship between Dharani (Nani) and Soori (Deekshith Shetty) and the love they have for Vennela (Keerthy Suresh). Set in a coal mining village of Veerlapalli, Dasara is also the story about the hard life the people in these parts lead. Shivanna (Samuthirakani), Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko) and Rajanna (Sai Kumar) represent both the liquor mafia and political power in the town. Teenager Dharani is in love with his friend Vennela, but before he can muster the courage to tell her, his close friend Soori tells him that he loves her. Dharani promptly withdraws and whole-heartedly supports Soori in his wooing of Vennela. Between their coal-thieving escapades and constant boozing, Dharani convinces the families of Soori and Vennela to get them married with the assurance that Soori would get into a steady job. Focused on confirming this alliance, Dharani unknowingly gets involved in local politics as the next-generation representative of Pedda Nambi family decides to have the panchayat sarpanch post for himself. How the politics plays havoc in their personal lives, and also in the village life, forms the rest of the story. In the process, the friendship and love stories are tested, the foundations of the village life and structure are tested and real love emerges as the winner.

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The first half of the film runs at an uneven pace as too many things need to be established. The friendship among the lead characters comes out really nicely, particularly the bonding between Soori and Dharani. Dharani’s deeper love for Vennela also gets established in a simple sequence quite effectively. The way the local bar, Silk Bar, becomes a looming presence in the village life is shown in a novel way. However, the life surrounding mines is hardly established except in the ash filled surroundings and soot ridden air. The second half of the movie runs at a quicker pace. As Chinna Nambi’s (Tom Chacko) true colors are revealed, Dharani’s task is clear and cut out before him. Though his status with Vennela has changed now, he still cannot reveal his love for her openly. Nani showcases his suppressed love very well, with a scene between Nani and Keerthy becoming a highlight in the film. Perhaps the struggle between these two needed more time before the climax. After a huge climax sequence, and a brief break in the main events, the film concludes with a sequence at the Silk Bar again.

Maybe writer-director Shrikanth had too much on his plate as he had to showcase liquor trade, village politics, caste angle in the society, friendship and finally the love story. He is unable to weave in the various threads into the film. The ambition to reach a pan-India audience also perhaps weighed heavily on him. Samuthirakani’s character is given a positive ending with no real purpose in the story. Villain Chinna Nambi reveals a great secret to Vennela, which is not very convincing.

Shine Tom Chacko as Chinna Nambi tries his best to look mean and act tough. But as he himself does not get directly involved in many events, his villainy doesn’t amount to much. Sai Kumar did well within the parameters of his role. Samuthirakani perhaps needed a more nuanced writing with his character, Dheekshith, did well. Keerthy surprises with her ease and has a good grasp of the setting and dialect. Nani shines in the layered character.

Santhosh Narayan’s songs have already emerged as hits, and serve the story well. Avinash Kolla’s sets appear very authentic. Sathyan Sooryan’s camera also brings more depth to the film. Overall, Nani’s Dasara is a heartfelt attempt from the makers, but falters due to poor narration. Can be watched for the authentic dialect, and raw and gritty performances from the lead.

Dasara movie cast: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty, Sai Kumar, Samuthirakani, Santosh Narayan Dasara movie director: Shrikanth Odela Dasara movie rating: 3 stars

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Dasara Movie Review – Raw, Rustic And Nani’s Rampage

Article by Suman M Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 3:54 am, 30 March 2023

2 Hr 32 Min   |   Action - Thriller   |   30-03-2023

Cast - Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Deekshith Shetty, Sai Kumar, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani, Poorna and others

Director - Srikanth Odela

Producer - Sudhakar Cherukuri

Banner - Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas

Music - Santhosh Narayanan

Natural Star Nani is coming with Dasara in a new rugged look in a raw and rustic backdrop. In the direction of newcomer Srikanth Odela, the talented actor seemed very confident in the output. The trailer raised curiosity all over. The movie was released in theaters today and here is the review from the US premieres.

What Is It About?

A village in coalmine backdrop, Veerlapalli is in the clutch of politics and alcohol addiction of villagers. Dharani (Nani) and Suri (Deekshith Shetty) are childhood friends. Dharani falls in love with Vennela (Keerthy Suresh), but she loves Suri. The focus shifts toward Dharani and Suri after the politics between big heads involve them coincidentally. Dharani gets a shock of his life amid many twists. What happened to him and how does he fight back? This forms the story of Dasara.

Performances

Nani is one gem of an actor and proved it umpteen times. In Dasara, Nani reinvented himself and we see only Dharani from beginning to end. Undoubtedly Dasara remains Nani’s best performance so far. From the accent and appearance to emotional scenes and action sequences, Nani excelled in each and every frame. There are many highlight scenes of Nani where he snatches the show with his onscreen brilliance. Keerthy Suresh’s acting prowess could be seen alongside the scenes with Nani. Deekshith Shetty gives an on-par show with Nani and his terrific presence makes quite an impression. The leading trio’s performances are that pushes Dasara to the next level.

In other actors, Sai Kumar and Samthurakani get very limited roles and they did fine. The friends’ gang of Dharani is good. Shine Tom Chacko looked ordinary and could have been more vivid and striking.

Technicalities

We have seen many films with rustic backgrounds and raw characters. Dasara is not just one of them but also a technically remarkable and superior one. The cinematography is top-notch. From the frames where we see the roads around the quarry to the sunset shots, the inland feel is so well maintained to level with the narrative. The dark-lit mood stays throughout the movie and that tone also sets the premise. The background music is excellent and it raises the graph during the action sequences. The screenplay is good. Chamkeela Angeelesi song is impressive in every bit.

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Nani did not just act so well for Dasara but also promoted it like never before. He had been telling that he instantly liked the narration and went ahead with it. Dasara is pretty much a straightforward story with fewer twists and more emotions. Nani along with Keerthy Suresh and Deekshith Shetty managed to keep it high with their exceptional performances.

The first half of the movie builds the premise with more of the friendship between Nani and Dharani. The pace falls down most of the time in the first half until the pre-interval. The story keeps moving but there are places where it gives the dragged feel. The pre-interval block twist is a surprise and that particular shot is sure to leave an impact. The engaging graph that falls with the love failure song comes back to form with the chase and the killings before the interval. The interval block sets the right arena for the second half.

The audience in the US could have the real raw feeling intended due to the lack of censor cuts. The second half has its own lows and highs. The emotions play high most of the time than the plot twists do. A Dasara-like film from a new director is promising.

The authentic taking and captivating performances from the lead actors work well for Dasara, but the story has too many concepts to be dealt with. The concepts of friendship, caste, and political gamble later get overshadowed by love and then lust. Dasara ultimately emerges as a revenge drama though everything else could mislead the audience from guessing the plot conspiracy. The mix of one too many concepts might be thought of as adding a range of narrative possibilities, but that left the original thread a sloppy one. Dharani’s forgetfulness and courage when he gets drunk is a motif the director had been carrying from the start. The director might have wanted to address that and hence the closure on alcohol addiction.

Coming to the presentation, the director maintained the theme and setting effectively from start till the end. The dark-lit setting and the minute details like party symbols changing in Silk Smitha’s painting do not let the audience deviate from the setting. The villain character appears flat where it should be intense and powerful. While the other lead cast is performing top-notch, the villain character appears weak and inferior mostly. Only the director knows if the characterization is intentional.

The climax of Dasara is one that steals the show. It is a never-before action-packed massacre from Nani and he appears monstrous with a weapon in hand. Overall, Dasara has a common story with an emotional ride and a blend of bewitching action in parts, but it is Nani’s radiance that makes this Dasara blazing.

Bottomline: Raw, Rustic And Nani’s Rampage

Rating: 3/5

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Movie Review:  Dasara

Director:  Odela

Producers:  Sudhakar Cherukuri

Music Director:  Santhosh Narayanan

Starring:  Nani, K Srikanth,  Keerthy Suresh , Sai Kumar, Shine Tom Chacko, Deekshith Shetty, Samuthirakani, Purnaa, Zarina Wahab

Release Date:  30th March 2023

Rating :   3/5

Dasara Movie Review:   Nani and Keerthy Suresh starrer action and romantic drama Dasara, helmed  by Srikanth Odela has hit the theaters today on 30th March. Let’s see the story of Dasara.

Story:   The movie starts in a village called Veerlapalli in Godavarikhani taluk of Telangana. Dharani (Nani) and Soori (Deekshith Shetty) of this village are best friends since childhood. Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) is their common friend since childhood. Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko), son of Shivanna (Samuthirakani) becomes the  Sarpanch and he looks after the Silk Bar. On the otherside, someone  kills Soori on the night of his wedding with Vennela. Who killed Soori? What’s the future of Vennela? How does Dharani (Nani) take revenge on those who killed his friend?, Finally Dharani (Nani) – Vennela (Kirti Suresh) become one? Or ?, what is the mental agony experienced by Dharani (Nani) in the midst of this? That is the rest of the story.

Plus Points:

·         Nani

·         Performance

·         BGM

·         Cinematography

·         Action sequences

·         Climax

Minus Points:

·         Predictable story

·         Placement of Songs

·         Slow narration

Performance:  Nani impresses with his performance in high voltage action drama. Nani gives life to the role of Dharani. He has acted amazingly in a rough and mass avatar like never seen before. He really looks  very natural like a coward and a drunkard. Nani – Keerthy Suresh on screen chemistry is also fresh. Keerthy Suresh looks  very beautiful in the glamour look. In terms of acting, Keerthy Suresh takes  another step with this movie. Deekshith Shetty  is no lesser than the other two leads. His performance is natural and after this film . Shine Tom Chacko’s performance is very good. Sai Kumar, Samuthirakani,  and others performance are good. Also the rest of the actors full justice to their roles.

Technical:  Coming to the technical department, the  music rendered by Santhosh Narayanan is impressive. Santhosh Narayanan’s background music gives life to the film. Sathyan Sooryan’ cinematography work is very good.  He  has shown every scene very beautifully with very realistic and grand visuals. If editor Naveen Nooli had reduced the slow scenes in the movie, it would have been a plus for the movie. Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri did not compromise anywhere and produced this film. The production values are very good.  Though Srikanth Odela is good as a director but as a writer, he fails to choose a compelling story.

Analysis:  Overall  Dasara is a gritty action drama. Nani acts wonderfully in a rough and rugged look with different shades. Also the action  sequences and emotional scenes are very good. The placement Chamkeela Angeelesi is a big disappointment. Dasara is a perfect choice to enjoy the weekend.

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Dasara Review

Telugu360 Rating : 2.75/5

Natural Star Nani is gearing up for the biggest bet in his career. Directed by Srikanth Odela, Dasara is a rustic Telangana-based village drama. Keerthy Suresh played the leading lady and the music composed by Santosh Narayanan is a massive hit. Sudhakar Cherukuri’s SLV Cinemas are the producers and the film is hitting the screens today. Here is the review of Dasara:

Dasara is a rustic village story that revolves around three friends Dharani ( Nani) , Vennela ( Keerthy Suresh), and Suri ( Shetty). Set in 1995, the Crux of the story is how sarpanch Nambi (played by Shine Tom Chacko) impacts the lives of the lead trio. The film is set in the backdrop of singareni mines of Telangana.

Dasara film comes with a lot of expectations but meets them only partially. The village backdrop films are nothing new to us, but to give a different look to the film, the team has picked a Telangana village backdrop. The completely rustic setup came out well and the characters synchronized into the story effectively. Debutante direct Srikanth Odela has done decent work in many aspects but missed an opportunity to convert it into a great film. The story has its moments around the interval block and in post-interval scenes. The sarpanch Nambi thread came out well. The friendship and sacrifice thread of Dharani and Suri worked out for a while. Dharani’s decision in a crucial scene has much potential to generate emotions in the second half but the narration revolves around revenge drama only.

The superhit song ‘ Chamkhila Angeelesi’ comes at a serious juncture, very ineffective on the screen. The story is too simplified and lost its steam somewhere in middle. The climax fight appeals to the masses, but the closing scene (return of Nani) is a misfired one.

A noticeable strength of the film is the dialogue department; they are good in many scenes. Director Srikanth Odela has shown strength in making at Interval block and climax. The introduction train sequence with cheap graphics is a failed attempt. Santhosh Narayanan’s music and background score is good. Suryan’s cinematography is excellent. Capturing the shot effectively even in low-lighting scenes is good. Overall, this film scores well in the technical department.

Performances:

Nani delivers career-best performance; we cannot imagine anyone else in Dharani’s role. His Telangana diction is so perfect as well. Keerthy Suresh in de glamour role is just fine; a couple of her scenes are overaction. Dheekshith Shetty as suri a good casting. Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko plays the main villain character and he is good. Samudrakhani got an insignificant role. Saikumar’s role is minimal and so is Jhansi as Keerthy suresh’s mother.

• Nani’s career-best performance
• Rustic and Raw Scenes with a new backdrop
• Action Episodes are good
• Impressive dialogues
• Emotions did not work except in a couple of scenes
• Very Slow paced narration
• Predictability

Dasara is an average film with raw scenes and an authentic setup. Hero Nani’s outstanding natural performance, Debutante director Srikanth’s spark in some scenes, and action blocks compensate for the slow proceedings to an extent. The second half is a slow-paced one and tests patience here and there. Overall, a decent watch.

Telugu360 Rating: 2.75/5

Release date:  USA 29th March 2023 Director : Srikanth Odhela Music director: Santhosh Narayanan Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan Producers: Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas

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