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Dongodu(2003)

7.5/10
Telugu140 mins

Dongodu (2003) is a 140-minute Telugu film directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. Starring Kaveri, Sunil Varma and Chandramohan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Dongodu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2003.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 August 2003
Director
Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A small-time crook's biggest heist is winning her heart.

Film Details

7.5Rating
140Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date7 August 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDongodu
Also Known AsChalu No 1

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2002 Malayalam hit 'Meesa Madhavan', starring Dileep.
  • This was one of the few films where director Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao worked with actor Ravi Teja.
  • Actress Kalyani, who played the female lead, was primarily known for Tamil films before this Telugu role.
  • Composer Vidya Sagar, known for his work in Tamil and Malayalam, did the music, which was uncommon for Telugu films then.
  • The movie's producer, Bheemineni Rushita Sai, was a relatively new name in film production at the time.
  • Despite being a remake, the film adapted the story with local Telugu cultural touches for the audience.
  • It released in August 2003, a period with moderate competition, which helped its box office performance.

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