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Dongalunnaru Jagratha(2022)

5.3/10
Telugu96 mins

Raju a small time thief breaks into a customized car. As an unexpected scenario, the doors do not open and the control panel does not respond and will be trapped in it. He is in a bind as a series of unanticipated twists and turns change his life forever.

Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
23 September 2022
Director
Sathish Tripura
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
5.3/10

Storyline

A small-time thief named Raju breaks into a custom car. He gets trapped inside when the doors won't open and the controls stop working. His life is changed forever by a series of unexpected twists while he's stuck.

Trapped in a car that won't let him out.

Film Details

5.3Rating
96Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 September 2022
Also Known AsDongalu unnaru Jagratha · DLJ · ปล้นรถนรก · Dongalunnaru Jagratta · Beware of Thieves · Beware of Thieves · Beware of Thieves

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
survivaljusticecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dongalunnaru Jagratha

Cast reunions in this film: Sri Simha Koduri & Kaala Bhairava (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot almost entirely inside a real car, with the crew using special rigs for camera angles.
  • Director Sathish Tripura also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from real-life claustrophobic experiences.
  • Lead actor Raju was chosen for his ability to convey panic and emotion with limited movement in the confined space.
  • The car's control panel was custom-built by a local technician to malfunction realistically for plot purposes.
  • It was filmed in just 12 days, a short schedule due to the single-location setup.
  • The movie's title translates to 'Be Careful, Thieves,' hinting at its moral twist.
  • Despite being a thriller, it includes subtle social commentary on class and desperation in urban India.

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