Dandakaranyam

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Dandakaranyam
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Directed by R. Narayana Murthy
Produced byR. Narayana Murthy
StarringR. Narayana Murthy
Gaddar
Music byR. Narayana Murthy
Release date
  • 18 March 2016 (2016-03-18)
Running time
160 min
Country India
Language Telugu

Dandakaranyam is a 2016 Indian Telugu action drama film directed and produced by R. Narayana Murthy under Sneha Chitra Pictures banner. The film features R. Narayana Murthy and Gaddar in the lead roles. The film was released on 18 March 2016.

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The film is against the backdrop of exploitation of forested areas and the bauxite mining in Visakha Agency, Visakhapatnam District. [1] [2]

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Release

Dandakaranyam was released on 18 March 2016 across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. [3]

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