
Dhandoraa(2025)
Telugu136 mins
In a remote village, over a single day, four characters respond differently to the death of an upper-caste man named Shivaji.
Director:Murali Kanth Devasoth
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 2025
- Director
- Murali Kanth Devasoth
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
In a remote village, four people react in their own ways to the death of a man from the upper caste. Their different responses unfold over the course of a single day.
“One day. One death. Four lives changed forever.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
136Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date24 December 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1


NavdeepActor
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ManikaActor
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Mounika ReddyActor
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Nandu Vijay KrishnaActor
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Sivaji SontineniActor
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Bindu MadhaviActor
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RaadhyaActor
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Ravi KrishnaActor
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Muralidhar GoudActor
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Venkat R. ShakamuriCrew
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Murali Kanth DevasothDirector
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Benny MuppaneniCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in a single remote village in Telugu-speaking India to maintain authenticity.
- Director Murali Kanth Devasoth is known for his background in short films, making this his feature-length debut.
- The story unfolds over a single day, using the tight timeline to heighten the drama and character tensions.
- It explores caste dynamics through the lens of four distinct village characters, not just the deceased man.
- The cinematography uses natural light extensively to capture the mood of the village throughout the day.
- The title 'Dhandoraa' refers to a traditional village announcement, tying directly to the plot's central event.
- The film's score incorporates folk instruments to reflect the rural setting and emotional tone of the story.