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Dhamaka(2022)

5.5/10
Telugu138 mins

Dhamaka (2022) is a 138-minute Telugu film directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina. Starring Ravi Teja, Sree Leela and Chirag Jani. With an audience rating of 5.5/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office, Dhamaka stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
Where to watch:
SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony Liv
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
23 December 2022
Director
Trinadha Rao Nakkina
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Two men look exactly alike but lead very different lives. A woman falls for both of them. Their lives become tangled when a ruthless businessman tries to take over one man's company by force.

Two lives, one face, and a fight for the future.

Film Details

5.5Rating
138Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 December 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsDhamaka

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionlove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dhamaka' was changed from the original working title 'Double Role' to better suit the action-comedy genre.
  • Ravi Teja performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a high-speed car chase sequence shot in Hyderabad.
  • The character JP was loosely inspired by real-life corporate takeover stories in India, though fictionalized for drama.
  • Director Trinadha Rao Nakkina included subtle references to his earlier hit 'Nenu Local' through background props in a few scenes.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed set resembling a corporate office, built over two weeks in Ramoji Film City.
  • Composer Bheems Ceciroleo blended folk beats with electronic music for the song 'Chamkeela Angeelesi', which became a viral trend.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend, collecting over ₹20 crore worldwide in its first three days.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dhamaka

Vasudeva Rao-Pranavi’s father21 films
Actor-Pranavi’s father9 films
Vasudeva Rao-Nanda Gopal Chakravarthy3 films
Nanda Gopal Chakravarthy-JP3 films
Nanda Gopal Chakravarthy-Pranavi’s father3 films
Pranavi’s father-Director3 films
Pranavi’s father-Actor3 films
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films
Vasudeva Rao-Director of Photography2 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films
Nanda Gopal Chakravarthy-Actor2 films
JP-Pranavi’s father2 films
Pranavi’s father-Director of Photography2 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions