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Dohchay(2015)

6.2/10
Telugu138 minstheatrical

Dohchay is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film directed by Sudheer Varma and produced by BVSN Prasad. The film stars Naga Chaitanya as a small-time conman and Kriti Sanon as his love interest. It follows Chandu, a thief who robs a bank with his friends but decides to keep the money, leading to a conflict with his gangster boss and the police. The film blends humor with action and romance. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its engaging performances and fast-paced storytelling. Dohchay was released in theatres on 24 April 2015.

Director:Sudhir Varma
Filmed In:Hyderabad
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Netflix
Theatrical Release
24 April 2015
Director
Sudhir Varma
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A young conman named Chandu robs a bank with his friends. Instead of giving the money to his gangster boss, he keeps it. Now he must outrun both the police and his furious boss while trying to protect his family and the girl he loves.

One heist. Two enemies. No way back.

Film Details

6.2Rating
138Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 April 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDochey
Filmed InHyderabad

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dohchay

Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Posani Krishna Murali (33 films together), Rao Ramesh & Posani Krishna Murali (21 films together), Rao Ramesh & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Jeeva & Brahmanandam (12 films together), Brahmanandam & Satyam Rajesh (12 films together), and Praveen & Rao Ramesh (9 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dohchay' is a slang word in Telugu that means 'to cheat' or 'to con' someone.
  • This was the second collaboration between actor Naga Chaitanya and director Sudheer Varma after their debut film 'Swamy Ra Ra'.
  • Composer Sunny M.R., known for his work in Tamil and Hindi films, made his Telugu music debut with this movie's soundtrack.
  • A key action sequence was shot in the narrow, historic lanes of the old city area in Hyderabad to add a realistic urban feel.
  • The film's plot involves a high-stakes con related to a cricket betting racket, tapping into a common underground issue in India.
  • Actress Kriti Sanon was initially considered for the female lead role before Megha Akash was finalized for her Telugu debut.
  • Despite its crime-comedy genre, the movie incorporated several chase sequences filmed across busy Hyderabad markets.

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