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Dongala Bandi(2008)

6.8/10
Telugu143 mins

Dongala Bandi (2008) is a 143-minute Telugu film directed by Satish Vegesna. Starring K Ashok Kumar, Malishka and Chitram Seenu. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Dongala Bandi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Satish Vegesna
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Three thieves take a valuable treasure and hide it. The rest of the story follows the frantic search to find it.

Three thieves. One treasure. Endless chaos.

Film Details

6.8Rating
143Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
survivalfriendshipcorruptionjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dongala Bandi' translates to 'Thieves' Cart' in English, hinting at the treasure hunt plot.
  • Director Satish Vegesna was inspired by classic adventure comedies and wanted to create a family-friendly Telugu film.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Brahmanandam, known for his comic timing in Telugu cinema.
  • It was shot in various locations across Andhra Pradesh to capture the rustic feel of the treasure hunt journey.
  • The film's music was composed by Koti, who was a popular composer for Telugu films in the 2000s.
  • Despite its adventure theme, the movie performed modestly at the box office upon release.
  • The plot involving the Nizam treasure references the historical wealth of the Hyderabad Nizams, a common trope in Indian cinema.

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