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Dhamarukam(2012)

4.9/10
Telugu157 mins

Dhamarukam (2012) is a 157-minute Telugu film directed by Srinivasa Reddy. Starring Anushka Shetty and Prakash Raj. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Dhamarukam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2012.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 November 2012
Director
Srinivasa Reddy
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

An atheist falls for a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. When an evil force endangers both her and the world, he must rise up to confront it and fight for their survival.

An atheist must become a believer to save the world.

Film Details

4.9Rating
157Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 November 2012
Also Known AsShiva-The Superhero 2 · Dhamarukam · Sivan Udukkai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
lovesurvivaljusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Damarukam' refers to the sacred drum of Lord Shiva, symbolizing cosmic rhythm and creation.
  • Director Srinivas Reddy also played a key supporting role as the antagonist's henchman in the movie.
  • It was one of the few Telugu fantasy films at the time to extensively use CGI for mythological battle sequences.
  • The climax scenes were shot in Ramoji Film City, involving large sets and over 500 junior artists.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend due to Nagarjuna's star power and festival release timing.
  • The soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad included a devotional song that became popular in Shiva temples across Andhra Pradesh.
  • A subplot involving a tribal village was inspired by folklore about forest deities protecting nature from evil forces.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dhamarukam

Frequently Asked Questions