
Darja(2022)
Telugu130 mins
Darja (2022) is a 130-minute Telugu film directed by Saleem Malik. Starring Sunil Varma, Sameer Hasan and Jabardasth Nagireddy. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Darja stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.
Director:Saleem Malik
Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 July 2022
- Director
- Saleem Malik
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A local crime boss wants to take control of a city's port. A tough police officer is sent to stop her, leading to a major clash between the two.
“A ruthless queen. One cop who dares to stop her.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
130Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 July 2022
Also Known AsDarjha · Dharja · Dharjha
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
corruptionrevengejusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sameer HasanActor
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Jabardasth NagireddyActor
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Aksa KhanActor
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Satyanarayana RajuActor
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ShafiActor
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Shakalaka ShankarActor
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Sanjay SwaroopActor
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AamaniActor
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Chatrapathi SekharActor
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Jabardasth Shaking SeshuActor
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Sunil VarmaActor
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Saleem MalikDirector
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Venki A. DarshanCrew
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Rap Rock ShakeelMusic
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Siva Sankar PaidipatiCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Darja' means 'door' in Urdu, symbolizing the entry of a new police officer into the city.
- Director Saleem Malik is also a former journalist, which influenced the film's focus on crime and power dynamics.
- Actress Kanaka, who plays the don, is known for her work in television and this was a rare lead role in a theatrical film.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Visakhapatnam, using its port and urban areas to depict Bandhar city.
- It was released directly on an OTT platform without a major theatrical run, which is uncommon for Telugu action films.
- The film's antagonist, played by Kanaka, is one of the few female gangster leads in recent Telugu cinema.
- The background score was composed by newcomer Suresh Bobbili, who blended traditional folk sounds with modern beats.


