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Dongata (2015)

5.5/10
Telugu139 mins

Dongata (2015) is a 139-minute Telugu film directed by Vamsee Krishna. Starring Prudhviraj, Vamsee Krishna and Pragathi Mahavadi. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Dongata stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2015.

Director:Vamsee Krishna
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 May 2015
Director
Vamsee Krishna
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Three criminals kidnap a famous actress. The comedy begins when the detective on the case discovers the actress is actually being held captive inside his own home.

Kidnapped star hidden in his own home.

Film Details

5.5Rating
139Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date8 May 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDongaata

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dongata' is a Telugu slang word meaning 'cheater' or 'fraud', reflecting the movie's comedic crime theme.
  • Director Vamsee Krishna also wrote the story and screenplay, making it a personal passion project.
  • The movie was shot primarily in Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed in a single bungalow to create the 'hidden in the house' setting.
  • It features a cameo by comedian Satya, known for his roles in Telugu comedy shows, adding to the film's humor.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, who was popular for romantic scores, marking a shift to a comedy-thriller genre.
  • Despite its thriller plot, the film was marketed heavily as a comedy to attract family audiences during its release.
  • The actress character's kidnapping plot was inspired by real-life celebrity security concerns often discussed in Indian media.

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