Bhale Dongalu (2008 film)

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Bhale Dongalu
Bhale Dongalu 2008.jpg
Movie poster
Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar
Screenplay byK. Vijaya Bhaskar
Dialogues by
Story by Aditya Chopra
Produced bySakhamuri Panduranga Rao
Bellamkonda Suresh (presents)
Starring Tarun
Ileana
Jagapati Babu
CinematographyJagan JRJ
Edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh
Music by K. M. Radha Krishnan
Production
company
Sri Lakshmi Devi Productions
Release date
  • 10 April 2008 (2008-04-10)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Bhale Dongalu is a 2008 Telugu-language black comedy con film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. [1] It is produced by Sakhamuri Panduranga Rao and Bellamkonda Suresh on Sri Lakshmi Devi Productions banner. A remake of the film Bonnie and Clyde , the film stars Tarun, Ileana, Jagapati Babu and music composed by K.M. Radha Krishnan. [2] It received mixed reviews upon release. [3]

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Plot

The film begins with Ramu, a young charm with lofty dreams of becoming a business tycoon. However, his middle-class father always warns him regarding his livelihood and proclaims him to acquire a fine job. Similarly, Jyothi, a pretty girl, aspires to become a top-most model, but her elders forcibly fix her alliance. So, the two quit the house to make their dreams come true and become acquainted on the train journey. On board, they stand on the road as a thief steals their baggage. Presently, the pair split on their ways where they face backlash. A pawn vendor deceives Ramu, and the beauty contest judges kick off Jyothi. At night, the duet reconciles at the railway station and mutually shares their grief. Thus, the match discerns the mainstream of the world and chooses the path of crime with the title Romeo & Juliet.

From there, the twosome begins swindling the elite parties, helping needy people, fruitfully making con after con, and falling in love. Presently, they shift to Hyderabad and, en route, amiable to cute kid Chinnari. Forthwith, they wittily loot a showroom owned by a bloodthirsty drug kingpin, Veeraraju, who incenses him and ascertains to hunt them regardless. Besides, the department charges DCP Yugandhar, a jokester, to seize Romeo & Juliet. Veeraraju browbeats Yugandhar regarding Romeo & Juliet when he flares up on him that panicky Veeraraju. Plus, Yugandhar challenges to get hold of him along with Romeo & Juliet.

Meanwhile, Romeo & Juliet knows that Chinnari is an ailed heart patient who must get operated on soon, for which 1,000,000 (US$12,000) is necessary. Hence, they directly practice Veeraraju by sticking fake drugs to him, and his men continuously chase them. Following the night, Yugandhar encounters Romeo & Juliet in an unbeknownst pub and makes fun of them. The next day, Veeraraju rages at Yugandhar and accuses him of mingling with Romeo & Juliet, and even higher officials give him an ultimatum. Parallelly, Romeo & Juliet succeeds in helping pay for Chinnari's surgery and attempts to abscond. Unfortunately, Veeraraju captures them when Yugandhar rescues them and apprehends them. Now Veeraraju ploys to slaughter Yugandhar with Romeo & Juliet and plants a bomb at the Police Station, which explodes. Here, Yugandhar tactically makes the counterattack by skipping Romeo & Juliet from prison, destroying their criminal career, and returning to their home. At last, Veeraraju is in prison, Yugandhar transfers to traffic, and the turtle dove's parents decide to knit them. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Jyothi.

Cast

Soundtrack

Bhale Dongalu
Film score by
Released2008
Genre Soundtrack
Length25:50
Label Aditya Music
Producer K.M. Radha Krishnan
K.M. Radha Krishnan chronology
Siddu From Sikakulam
(2008)
Bhale Dongalu
(2008)
Baladoor
(2008)

The music was composed by K.M. Radha Krishnan. [4] The music was released by the Aditya Music company.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Romeo Juliet"Sahithi Tippu 3:51
2."Neethone"Vanamali Shaan, Geetha Madhuri 4:20
3."Panchadara Yedarilo" Veturi Tippu, Gayatri4:14
4."Manasulo Nuvvena" Ramajogayya Sastry K. S. Chithra, Udit Narayan4:31
5."Pasandaina Vela" Vennelakanti K. S. Chithra4:37
6."Chota Chota" Chandrabose Tippu4:10
Total length:25:50

Reception

A critic from Idlebrain.com wrote that "Bhale Dongalu might disappoint if you had already watched Banti aur Babli". [5] A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "Whether you like Bhale Dongalu or not depends mostly on whether you've seen Bunty Aur Babli and whether you liked it. If you haven't seen the original, then this one will possibly appear novel and entertaining, even if it's a bit of a drag". [6]

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