Dongata (2015)
Dongata is a 2015 Telugu-language crime comedy film directed by Vamsi Krishna. The film stars Lakshmi Manchu as a detective and Adivi Sesh as a kidnapper. The story follows the kidnapping of a famous actress by three clumsy criminals. The detective must solve the case before time runs out. The film is notable for its blend of humour and suspense. It received positive reviews for its performances and tight screenplay. Lakshmi Manchu also produced the film under her banner Manchu Entertainment. The movie was released in theatres on 27 March 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 May 2015
- Director
- Vamsee Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A famous actress is kidnapped by three goons during a film shoot. A smart detective takes the case. She must find the actress before the kidnappers hurt her. But the lead kidnapper has a secret connection to her past. The chase leads to unexpected twists and a surprising ending.
“The crime game begins”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dongata
Cast reunions in this film: Akkineni Nagarjuna & Brahmanandam (25 films together), Brahmanandam & Ravi Teja (23 films together), Taapsee Pannu & Brahmanandam (5 films together), Lakshmi Manchu & Taapsee Pannu (2 films together), Taapsee Pannu & Ravi Teja (2 films together), and Prabhakar & Kalakeya Prabhakar (2 films together).
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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Dongaata / Dongata Telugu Movie Theatrical Trailer, starring Lakshmi Manchu, Adivi Sesh, Brahmanandam, Madhu Nandan, JP, Giri Babu, Anapurnamma, Pruthvi.