Dalari

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Dalari
Dalari movie poster.png
Theatrical poster
Directed byKachidi Gopal Reddy
Written byKachidi Gopal Reddy
Story byKachidi Gopal Reddy
Produced byAdavelli Venkat Reddy
Starring
CinematographyMentum Satish
Edited byNandamuri Hari
Music byGowra Hari
Production
company
Aakriti Creations
Release date
15 December 2023
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Dalari is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language political thriller film written and directed by Kachidi Gopal Reddy, and is produced by Adavelli Venkat Reddy. [1] It stars Rajeev Kanakala, Shakalaka Shankar, Sritej, Aqsa Khan and Rupika. [2] The film score is composed by Hari Gowra, and cinematography was done by Satish. [3]

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Plot

Abhi was loved by his Engineering college mate Swati, while on the other hand, Abhi is in love with his long-time friend Shruthi, who is involved in a college project. Meanwhile, Venkat Reddy, a political leader, who is also a Dalari, follows only the rules he believes in. His leading principles in politics are populism and social change.

When CI Vikram declares himself as the biggest enemy of Venkat Reddy, the story takes a major turn. Abhi stands by Venkat Reddy and becomes his trusted lieutenant. How are Abhi and Venkat related, what is Vikram's motive in arresting Venkat Reddy, and how Venkat Reddy comes out of the case, forms the rest of the story. [4] [1]

Cast

Music

The music was composed by Hari Gowra. [5] [1]

Dalari
Soundtrack album by
Gowra Hari
Released21 November 2023 (2023-11-21)
Genre Film Soundtrack
Length8:27
Language Telugu
Label Mango Music
Gowra Hari chronology
Sindhooram (2023 film)
(2023)
Dalari
(2023)
Vachinavadu Goutham
Track Listing
No.TitleSingersLength
1."Annadhammulanu"Sai Charan Bhaskaruni3:55
2."Ra Ra Rey Rajyamedaina"Gowra Hari4:32
Total length:8:27

Release

The movie first look was launched on 8 March 2022. [6] The film was released on 15 December 2023. [2]

Reception

The film received mildly positive to negative reviews.

A Deccanfilm reviewer gave the film 2.75 stars, opining that the cinematography is good, Hari Gowra's music is average, and that the editing could've been better. [3]

A reviewer of Timesnownews gave 3 stars to the film and stated, "The film's seamless blend of emotions, suspense, and familial dynamics, set against the intriguing world of Benami dealings, makes it a compelling watch." [7]

A reviewer of Sakshipost gave a mixed review and mentioned the suspense in the second half as a thumbs up, but the production values as a thumbs down. [4]

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