Neeku Naaku Dash Dash(2012)
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash is a 2012 Indian Telugu romantic thriller film written and directed by Teja. The cast includes Prince Cecil, Nandita Raj, Tanikella Bharani, and Teertha. The story follows Siva, a college student who becomes a bonded laborer for a liquor mafia company in the Araku valley to repay a debt. He falls in love with Gayatri, a fellow worker, and the two flee from their ruthless bosses. The film was noted for its scenic Araku valley cinematography and its focus on young love amidst criminal enterprise. It was produced by Bhavya Creations and released on April 12, 2012.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 2012
- Director
- Teja
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young student named Siva is forced to drop out of college and work for a dangerous liquor mafia to pay off a friend's loan. Inside the company, he falls in love with Gayatri, another trapped worker. When a crisis forces them to run, the mafia bosses hunt them down through the forests of Araku valley.
“Love is the only escape”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Neeku Naaku Dash Dash
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Banerjee (9 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Teja (7 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Suman Setty (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rasool Ellore (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Anup Rubens (3 films together), and Suman Setty & Teja (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dash Dash' refers to the Morse code for the letter 'D', hinting at the characters' names starting with D.
- Director Teja also wrote the screenplay and story, making it a rare example of him handling all three roles.
- Actress Swati Reddy, who played Gayatri, was relatively new to Telugu cinema at the time of this film.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, including real locations to depict the liquor mafia setting.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Sivaji Raja, known for his character roles in Telugu films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anoop Rubens, who was gaining popularity in the early 2010s.
- Despite its action-comedy genre, the film includes themes of friendship and redemption central to the plot.