Dhamarukam(2012)
Dhamarukam is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action fantasy film directed by Srinivasa Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, and P. Ravi Shankar. The story follows Mallikarjuna, an atheist who loses his family to a demon attack and later discovers his destiny to destroy the demon Andhakasura. Lord Shiva appears as his friend Saambayya to guide him. The film blends mythology with modern romance and features over 70 minutes of visual effects. Chota K. Naidu's cinematography won the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – South. Devi Sri Prasad composed the soundtrack. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹48 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film released in November. It was released on 23 November 2012.
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- Theatrical Release
- 23 November 2012
- Director
- Srinivasa Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A man named Mallikarjuna loses his family to a demon attack. He becomes an atheist who hates God. He falls in love with a doctor named Maheswari. A powerful demon plans to sacrifice her during a solar eclipse. Malli must regain his faith and fight the demon to save the woman he loves.
“When God becomes your best friend”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhamarukam
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Anushka Shetty (9 films together), Anushka Shetty & Akkineni Nagarjuna (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Akkineni Nagarjuna (7 films together), Prakash Raj & Srinivasa Reddy (5 films together), and Akkineni Nagarjuna & Srinivasa Reddy (2 films together).
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.