Dhandoraa

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Dhandoraa
Dhandoraa.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMuralikanth Devasoth
Written byMuralikanth Devasoth
Produced byRavindra Benerjee Muppaneni
Starring
CinematographyVenkat R. Shakamuri
Edited bySrujana Adusumilli
Music byMark K Robin
Production
company
Loukya Entertainments
Release date
  • 25 December 2025 (2025-12-25)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Dhandoraa is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language periodical drama film written and directed by Muralikanth Devasoth. [1] The film has an ensemble cast of Sivaji, Navdeep, Nandu, Bindu Madhavi, Ravi Krishna, Manika Chikkala and Mounika Reddy. [2]

Contents

Shot extensively in Telangana, [3] [4] it was released on 25 December 2025. [5]

Plot

Cast

Music

The background score and songs were composed by Mark K Robin. [6]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pilla"Purnachary ChalluryAditi Bhavaraju, Anurag Kulkarni 3:04
2."Dhandoraa Title Song" Kasarla Shyam Anthony Daasan, Mark K Robin3:48
3."Parichayam Avakunda" Sri Mani Sri Krishna, Harini Ivaturi3:38
4."Vibe Of Seetharam"  1:32

Release and reception

Dhandoraa was released on 25 December 2025. [7]

Praising the lead cast performances and screenplay, Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu gave a positive review. [8] Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 and called writing as one of the film's strengths. [9] Echoing the same, Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express too gave the same rating and further praised the music and cinematography. [10] The Hans India stated, "Dhandoraa stands as an honest, impactful film that resonates through its performances, intent, and socially conscious storytelling". [11]

References

  1. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (2 December 2025). "Breaking barriers: Muralikanth D chases his cinematic dream with Dhandoraa". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (26 December 2025). "Navdeep: There shouldn't be any language barrier in cinema". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bindu Madhavi to shatter stereotypes with strong and layered character in Dhandora". www.deccanchronicle.com. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (7 April 2025). "'Dhandoraa' rolls into second schedule in Medak". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dhandoraa teaser: Rigid customs and rituals lie at the heart of this rural social satire". Cinema Express. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "'Pilla' from Dhandoraa is a jubilant composition about a blossoming small-town romance". Cinema Express. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Dhandoraa' Movie Review: Telugu Social Drama Finds Its Footing Over Time". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  8. ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (25 December 2025). "'Dhandoraa' movie review: Sivaji's anti-caste drama is salvaged by a sharp post-intermission shift". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Dhandoraa Movie Review: An emotionally charged drama rooted in caste reality". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (25 December 2025). "Dhandoraa Movie Review: A thought-provoking film backed by strong writing". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (25 December 2025). "Dhandoraa: A sincere rural drama". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
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