‘Dhandoraa’ Movie Review
Movie: Dhandoraa review
Release Date: 25 Dec 2025
Run-time: 2h 15m
Banner: Loukya Entertainments
Cast: Shivaji, Navdeep, Nandu, Bindu Madhavi, Ravi Krishna, Manika, Mounika Reddy, Raadhya, and Muralidhar Goud
Music Director: Mark K Robin
DOP: Venkat R. Shakamuri
Editor: Srujana Adusumilli
Presented by: Smt. Muppaneni Sri Lakshmi
Producer: Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni
Writer & Director: Murali Kanth Devasoth
Dhandoraa, directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth, is a socially driven film that delves into the deep rooted caste issues plaguing Indian society. The movie is based on real-life incidents and features an ensemble cast, including Shivaji, Navdeep, and Nandu. The film releasing on December 25 all-over.
Plot
The story revolves around the caste-based politics and feelings in a village, impacting the lives of youngsters who fall in love and go against their parents’ and community’s wishes. Vishnu (Nandu Vijay Krishna) reaches his village to inform his family about his love with Kavitha (Mounika Reddy), only to find startling developments involving his father, Sivaji (Sivaji), who has strong caste feelings, and his sister Suji (Manika Chikkala) who falls in love with Ravi (Ravi Krishna) from a different caste.
Performances
The cast delivers outstanding performances, with Shivaji’s portrayal of a caste obsessed father being particularly noteworthy. He showed a wide emotional range especially in the second half. Navdeep impressed in a restrained yet impactful role, while Nandu shows his versatility as a forward thinking son. Ravi Krishna did well in the lead role and showed ease as a Megastar Chiranjeevi fan in the film. He came up with energetic performance in the role of a youngster who is exuberant and at the same time responsible. Manika Chikkala and Bindu Madhavi also deliver spirited performances.
Highlights
Sivaji
Ravi Krishna
Powerful performances
Gripping narrative
Thought-provoking theme
Drawbacks
Predictable At Times
Repetitive scenes
Analysis
Dhandoraa is an honest attempt to address caste dynamics from a unique perspective. The film’s narrative twist and strong emotional scenes make it a compelling watch. The climax is intense and thought-provoking, leaving the audience with questions. On the downside, the predictability at times and repetitive scenes in the first half slow down the pace. Despite these, Dhandoraa is a meaningful film that encourages reflection and is worth watching.
The film’s production values are respectable, with Mark K Robin’s background score and Venkat R. Shakamuri’s cinematography adding to the narrative’s emotional depth. Dhandoraa is a sincere attempt to address caste issues, with strong performances and a gripping narrative. Its a thought-provoking film that encourages discussions.
Rating: 3.5/5
Bottom-line: A Hardhitting Tale of Caste, Love, and Redemption
