Dooradarshini Movie Review
Movie: Dooradarshini
Release: 15 May 2026
CBFC Rating: UA
Run-time: 2h 5m
Banner: Varaha Movie Makers
Cast: Suvixith Bojja, Geethika Ratan, Bhadram, Krishna Reddy, Kittaiah, Chalapathi Raju, Gemini Suresh, G Bhaskar, Bhadram, Lavanya Reddy, Teja Chittoor Kurradu, Dhanalakshmi, Balaraju Pulusu and others
Music: Anand Gurrana
Background Score – Balu S
Cinematography: Murali Mohan Reddy, Kare Sathish Kumar
Editor: Tirupathi
Story: Narayana Avula
Dialogues: Kakarla Charan, Lakshman.K
Producer: Jaya Shankar Reddy. M, Patimidi Santhosh Kumar
Director: Karthikeya Komi
Dooradarshini brings back the charm of 1990s rural love stories, set against the Doordarshan era that shaped an entire generation. With newcomers Suvixith Bojja and Geethika Rathan in the lead, Dooradarshini is Directed by Karthikeya Kommi and produced by Jaya Shankar Reddy M and Patimeedi Santhosh under Varaaha Movie Makers, the film releases on 15 May 2026.
Plot
Hari, a young man from a marginalized community, silently loves Vani, who belongs to a prominent family in the same village. Their love grows quietly as they meet at Pekababu’s house every night to watch Doordarshan. Pekababu, who develops feelings for Vani, decides to separate the couple and uses Vani’s elder brother Parasuram as a pawn. He spreads rumors and fuels caste tension in the village to break Hari and Vani apart. When Parasuram learns about his sister’s love for Hari, conflict erupts. The story then follows how Hari and Vani fight for their love, how the village reacts, and what decisions they take to stay together. The core is a familiar tale of love across social lines, but the Doordarshan angle and 90s setting add a warm, vintage layer to the storytelling.
Performances
Suvixith Bojja makes a sincere debut as Hari. He captures the innocence and hesitation of a village boy in love with ease. His body language suits the 90s rural setup, and he looks natural in scenes where he hides his feelings. His chemistry with Geethika feels fresh and his expressions in silent love scenes work well. Geethika Rathan is a clear standout as Vani. She looks beautiful in traditional attire and brings a lively, bubbly energy to the screen. Her eyes do most of the talking, and she conveys love, fear, and strength with subtle expressions. She holds the emotional core of the film, and her performance in the climax twist leaves a strong impact.
Bhaskar as Pekababu delivers a convincing turn with negative shades, making the conflict believable. Vijay Krishna Reddy as Parasuram is strong as the protective yet misguided brother, and his transformation is handled well. Supporting actors like Teja Vihan, Balaraju Pulusu, Pandu, Kittaiah, Chalapathi Raju, Gemini Suresh, and Lavanya Reddy fit perfectly into the village setup. Balaraju Pulusu provides both humor and emotion, and the friends’ gang keeps the first half light and engaging. Overall, the cast, though mostly new, delivers performances that feel rooted and honest.
Highlights
1. Lead Chemistry
2. Nostalgic Backdrop
3. Strong Climax
4. Visual Appeal
Drawbacks
1. Familiar Plot
2. Slow Pacing
Analysis
The first half of Dooradarshini is light, nostalgic, and entertaining. The romance between Hari and Vani is built through small moments at Pekababu’s house, with Doordarshan shows becoming their silent bond. The director uses humor through Hari’s friends, and their antics to help the couple meet bring genuine laughs. The village atmosphere, 90s costumes, and community TV culture are recreated with care, helping audiences connect to that era. The intermission sets up the conflict well when Parasuram discovers the love story.
The second half shifts to a serious tone as caste issues and Pekababu’s plan take center stage. The confrontation scenes are gripping, and the emotional weight increases steadily. The climax comes with a shocking and moving twist that ties the narrative together and leaves the audience thoughtful. The film stays away from forced commercial elements and tries to tell a sincere love story with a social touch.
On the technical side, the film scores well. Anand Gurrana’s music fits the 90s mood, with melodies that support the romance and background score that lifts emotional beats. Murali Mohan Reddy and Kare Sathish Kumar’s cinematography is a major plus. Editing by Tirupathi keeps the film mostly smooth, though a tighter second half would have helped the pace. Dialogues by Kakarla Charan and Lakshman K are simple, rooted, and carry the village flavor. Production values by Varaaha Movie Makers are neat and support the period setup.
Dooradarshini is a heartfelt attempt that works because of its honest performances and emotional climax. It reminds us of the purity of 90s love and how a single TV united people and hearts. For audiences who enjoy village dramas and vintage romance, this film delivers a warm, touching experience.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: A Heartfelt 90s Love Story That Connects With Emotion
