Dasara

I can't think of the last film in which Nani was disappointing and this film proves that we might have to wait longer. Never before has machismo looked so ...

I can’t think of the last film in which Nani was disappointing and this film proves that we might have to wait longer. The climatic action sequence (watch out for the one where Dharani is underneath a heap of bodies), the cycling sequence near the interval, and even the opening stretch show that this debutante has the imaginative muscles to creatively show masculinity and machismo on screen. Here the odds are so heavily tilted in favour of Dharani, the character and Nani, the star that Suri’s eventual fate never registers as a trauma but it is rather a convenient way to skip the line to reach Vennela. And Dharani is the coward, the addict, and the man-child. More creativity and imagination here would have the thawing of a relationship between Vennela and Dharani seem more natural. A poorly framed cricket match sequence leading up to a “hero shot” is saved once the rap music kicks in. It is to Odela’s credit that in his debut film, more is expected of him than most could expect from filmmakers in their third or fourth films. Things take a turn for the worse when a bar and an evil Sarpanch get in the way and the two men turn towards politics. It’s not the predictability of his fate but rather how immemorable the character is that makes the triangle least interesting. This world-building exercise by Srikanth Odela is immersive and he makes us feel the spice in the boti curry. This is juxtaposed against the metaphor for Dasara in which a man with ten heads was killed by one man. We know that coal mining is the primary livelihood and that the black soot that most would gawk at is viewed as an ornament worn with pride by the villagers.

Dasara movie review: While the Nani-starrer uses every trick in the book, it succeeds in sucking you into a world you haven't experienced before.

Two of the film’s best moments come in the form of extremely well-choreographed action set pieces right before the interval and during the finale portion. Nani turns in such a believable performance and he sells his quest for revenge so convincingly. But the predictability doesn’t come across as a major grouse as the slow world-building really helps in keeping the viewer invested right till the end. When the transformation happens at a crucial juncture of the film, Srikanth has spent a great deal of time in building Nani’s character. Nevertheless, the film still manages to leave you in awe, thanks to the world it’s set in and how debutant Odella Srikanth presents it. The bar, which is reserved for the upper caste men, is the place where power as well caste dynamics come into play.

'Dasara' starring Nani has been released globally today. The movie has been shot in Telugu but will also be released in Hindi and Tamil.

Another user wrote that it was a "raw and rustic movie with beautifully narrated and picturized emotions." The release of Dasara has already sparked a lot of anticipation on social media. Nani explained that the concept of the film has mass appeal, which is why it was decided to release it in multiple languages. Nani while citing the examples of Baahubali: The Beginning, KGF, and Pushpa said, the idea of a pan-Indian movie has evolved over time. When Baahubali I was released, it was not a pan-Indian movie. The story is set in a world that is alien to both Telugu and Hindi audiences, making it unique.

Nani's outing as a rugged character is a massive departure for the actor and he owned it, but the movie lacks the bite, say Twitter users.

The movie was also dubbed into Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam. First-time director Srikanth Odela deserves appreciation for going with a solid story and aesthetic, said moviegoers. 'Natural Star' Nani's latest outing Dasara released with much fanfare on Thursday and has been receiving rave reviews too for its realistic portrayal of Singarein Coal Mines in the 90s.

Director Srikanth Odela's Dasara, starring Nani, Keerthy Suresh and Deekshit Shetty, is a visually stunning revenge drama. With some clichés, Dasara has its ...

It is probably because of this that the interval sequence leaves you in a state of shock. Something that Srikanth Odela could have worked on is the characterisation of the villain, Shine Tom Chacko. Nani is the soul of Dasara. The power dynamics in the village of Veerapally keep you hooked. Srikanth Odela is in no hurry to dive into the story the right way. With Dasara, he has built a semi-fictional world and has successfully transported us to the village of Veerapally.

Dasara box office collection Day 1: Nani and Keerthy Suresh's film has had a strong start at the box office. Dasara is competing against Ajay Devgn's Bholaa ...

Nani’s last release, Ante Sundaraniki (2022), which released in Telugu with dubbed versions in Tamil and Malayalam, earned Rs 7.3 crore on opening day. Dasara is facing off against [Ajay Devgn’s Bholaa](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bholaa-box-office-collection-day-1-ajay-devgn-film-third-highest-opener-of-the-year-8529383/) in the Hindi belt. [Dasara](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/dasara-movie-review-nani-keerthy-suresh-8527862/) has started strong at the box office, minting Rs 17 crore nett on its opening day, as per industry tracker Sacnilk.