Dhakshina (film)

Dhakshina
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Tulsi Ram Osho
Written by	Soni Raj Sonu Tulsi Ram Osho
Screenplay by	Tulsi Ram Osho
Produced by	Ashok Shinde
Starring	Sai Dhanshika Rishav Basu Sneha Singh
Cinematography	Ramakrishna Sanapathi
Edited by	Vinay
Music by	DSR
Production company	Cult Concepts
Distributed by	Mythri Movie Makers
Release date	4 October 2024 (2024-10-04)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Dhakshina ^[1] is a 2024 Telugu-language crime action drama film directed by Tulasi Ram Osho and produced by Ashok Shinde, under the banner of Cult Concepts. The film stars Sai Dhanshika in the titular role, with Rishav Basu, Sneha Singh, Ankitha Muler, Hima Sailaja, Magna Choudhary, Karuna, and Naveen playing supporting roles.

Plot

A man (Rishav Basu) kidnaps a girl and kills her. A question mark is drawn with blood in place of victim's missing head. The media quotes the killer as Question Mark Killer. The police start to investigate under the lead of Sneha Singh. Dakshina (Sai Dhanshika) also investigates the murder and visits the Victim's house. The killer sends the victim's head in a gift box to victim's house through a drug addict. Dakshina and the police interrogate the drug addict separately and the drug addict explains that an old man with a missing arm asked to deliver the box. Dakshina saves a girl from a group of thugs. Another girl is killed in the same pattern. Car Accident happens to Dakshina while Dakshina was chasing after the old man from the crime scene.

Flashback: Initially, Dakshina was the lead officer of the question mark killer. The killer sets up a bait to confuse the police and kidnaps and kills another girl with the help of the old man. The killer drugs Dakshina and records a video of himself sexually assaulting her. As the video goes viral, Dakshina resigns from her job and sets her house on fire.

Dakshina gains consciousness at the hospital after recovering from the accident. Dakshina explains about what she found about the killer to Sneha Singh with another flashback. The old man is revealed to be the father of the killer. Another girl is killed in the same pattern. The old man tries to kill Sneha Singh but Dakshina intervenes. Dakshina captures the old man and finds the location of the killer. The killer disguised as a woman kills another girl and kills Sneha Singh. Dakshina kills the old man and captures the killer. Dakshina fights and kills the killer.

Cast

• Sai Dhanshika as Dakshina
• Rishav Basu ^[2]
• Sneha Singh ^[3]
• Hima Sailaja
• Magna Choudhary
• Karuna
• Naveen
• Ankitha

Production

The production of Dhakshina ^{[4] [5]} was spearheaded by Tulsi Ram Osho, ^[6] with Ashok Shinde as producer and Soni Raj Sonu as writer. Dialogues for the film were penned by Veligonda Srinivas. Ramakrishna Sanapathi handled the cinematography, while Vinay handled the editing and the original musical score was produced by DSR. The trailer of this film was launched by Buchi Babu Sana. ^{[7] [8]}

Release

Theatrical

Dhakshina was released worldwide on 4 October 2024. ^[9]

Home media

Dhakshina is available for streaming on Lionsgate Play

Distribution

This film's distribution rights were acquired by Mythri Movie Makers for the Nizam region.

Reception

Film got neutral reviews, most notable sites like, Telugu Rajyam, Samayam, Hindustan Times, Filmy Focus, Zee News, issued a 2 out of 5 for this film ^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

References

1. Madhura Audio (14 May 2024). Sai Dhanshika's Dakshina Trailer | Rishav Basu | Sneha Singh | Osho Tulasiram | Madhura Audio. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024– via YouTube.
2. "'Bhotbhoti' fame Rishav Basu set to debut in the Telugu film industry with 'Dakshina'; Film to release on October 4". The Times of India. 26 September 2024. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 10 October 2024.
3. IANS (29 December 2023). "South film industry allows me to explore acting: Sneha Singh Sisodia". dtnext.in. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
4. Features, C. E. (30 September 2024). "Dakshina trailer: Sai Dhanshika plays a dual-edged role in the upcoming thriller". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
5. ABN (1 October 2024). "పరిష్కారం చూపే ప్రయత్నం | Attempt to resolve". Chitrajyothy Telugu News (in Telugu). Retrieved 10 October 2024.
6. "'Mantra' famed Osho Tulasiram and 'Kabali' famed Sai Dhansika's film 'Dakshina' wrapped up its shoot". The Times of India. 1 March 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 10 October 2024.
7. TFPC (14 May 2024). Director Buchi Babu Sana Launched Dakshina Movie Trailer | TFPC . Retrieved 10 October 2024– via YouTube.
8. "సైకో థ్రిల్లర్‌గా 'దక్షిణ'.. ట్రైలర్‌తోనే భయపెట్టారు! | Sai Dhanshika Dakshina Movie Trailer Out Now | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
9. "Sai Dhanshika-starrer Telugu Thriller Dakshina To Release On This Date". News18. 23 September 2024. Archived from the original on 23 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
10. Kumar, Akshith (4 October 2024). "Dakshina Movie Review: దక్షిణ మూవీ రివ్యూ & రేటింగ్". Telugu Rajyam. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
11. "Dakshina Trailer: ఈ మధ్య కాలంలో నన్ను భయపెట్టింది ఇదే: డైరెక్టర్ బుచ్చిబాబు". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 12 January 2025.
12. Kumar, Nelki Naresh. "Sai Dhansika: క‌బాలి హీరోయిన్‌తో మంత్ర డైరెక్ట‌ర్ సైకో కిల్ల‌ర్ మూవీ - ద‌క్షిణ రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఫిక్స్‌!". Hindustantimes Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 12 January 2025.
13. "Dakshina Movie Review: 'దక్షిణ' మూవీ రివ్యూ.. సాయి ధన్సిక మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే..!". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 4 October 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.

External links

• Dhakshina at IMDb