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Srikanth Odela makes an assured directorial debut with the Telugu film, exploring caste politics in a mainstream format, backed by good performances from the cast led by Nani and Keerthy Suresh.

Full Review | Sep 12, 2023

Dasara is worth watching and showcased technical and performance brilliance at certain moments, but it lacked a crucial element – building emotion and drama. Relying heavily on slow-mo action scenes was not enough to carry the entire film.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 26, 2023

Dasara uses a lot of familiar techiques in over-the-top action movies about love triangles and vengeful family members. However, the acting performances are better than most movies in this genre. The movie's story also maintains suspense and intrigue.

Full Review | Apr 5, 2023

While the Nani-starrer uses every trick in the book, it succeeds in sucking you into a world you haven’t experienced before.

Full Review | Apr 3, 2023

For all its fury, the film isn’t sure where to derive its emotional force from.

Dasara is not the film that leaves you with a smile at the end of it all, it also doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Could it have been better? Sure. But Srikanth Odela and Nani make this slow burn work. So, credit where credit is due.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 3, 2023

Even in the most melodramatic of moments, Keerthy Suresh retains control of her faculties and the scene.

Dasara Review: A De-Glammed Nani Makes Film A High-Voltage Affair

Dasara review: even in the most melodramatic of moments, keerthy suresh retains control of her faculties and the scene..

Nani and Keerthy Suresh in Dasara . (courtesy: nameisnani

Cast: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko and Samuthirakani

Director: Srikanth Odela

Rating : Three stars (out of 5)

Popular movies often fall prey to the second half curse. The power-packed and engaging Dasara , directed and co-written by first-timer Srikanth Odela, does not. It treats its first half essentially as a springboard for a successful post-interval leap to a meaningfully higher plane. And that is where the film stays perched all the way to an impressively executed finale.

Other significant attributes set the Telugu-language film apart from blockbusters like Baahubali and Pushpa . Its exploration of entrenched caste dynamics, bitter political rivalries and debilitating social ills in a coal mining village in Telangana pushes it closer to Tamil films from the Pa. Ranjith, Vetrimaaran and Mari Selvaraj stables.

Dasara remains steadfastly within the parameters of mass-oriented cinema and employs familiar Ramayan -centric analogies to carry the story forward. It still manages to break free at crucial junctures from its stylistic inspirations to dress an old, even perhaps trite, construct in fresh, eye-catching attire.

Dasara is a rustic love story-cum-bromance dovetailed into a revenge drama with a strong emotional underpinning. The composite is presented with a directorial vision that suggests that Odela could, and should, produce works of greater originality and distinction. This film testifies to his skill - and the vision - to tap massy, easy to grasp methods to tell important stories.

The denuded landscape reflects the state of the lives that Dasara depicts. The film is set in Veerlapally village, a speck on the map. It is a place that swarms with men who drink themselves silly and the women bear the brunt of their unruliness. At the centre of the village is a bar - it is named after Silk Smitha - that is out of bounds for all but upper caste drunks.

The narrative straddles a decade and a half from mid-1995, the final year of NT Rama Rao's third term as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, to 2010. The film's two principal male characters - Dharani (Nani) and Soori (Deekshith Shetty) - pilfer coal from running goods trains when they are not sloshed.

They are in love with the same girl, Vennela (Keerthi Suresh). The three have been friends since childhood. The altruistic Nani, who is meek-natured and believes in staying off confrontations, steps back and lets his best friend profess his love to the girl.

Several years on, the love triangle is aggravated by unseemly power politics between Rajanna (Saikumar) and Shivanna (Samuthirakarani), two half-brothers at war for control of the village and the bar. The latter has a son, Nambi (Shine Tom Jacob), whose aggression triggers a tragedy at the film's halfway mark.

A blood-curdling act of violence throws Dharani's life into disarray. He is a cowering mess until he gathers the courage to plan a retaliation. The timid, responsibility-shirking man is forced to make a choice between being resigned to his fate and taking a stand.

The first half, expended on creating a context for what is follow, takes its own time to pick up momentum. Parts of it meander a tad and even feel somewhat wayward. But the turning point just ahead of the interval gives the deliberate and staccato pace a rationale.

The troubles that confront Dharani, whose name means Earth, Soori (meaning Sun) and Vennela (alluding to the Moon) are caused by one man. The villain's motives are hackneyed and the threats that he makes spring from the power that he wields on account of his political and caste clout.

One wishes Dasara had pushed the caste divide envelope a little further and also stressed upon the relationship between the three main characters with some more clarity in terms of its wider societal implications. Is it possible that Dharani's suppression of his love for Vennela has something to do with where he stands in the caste hierarchy? The film does not raise that question, let alone devote a minute or two to answer it.

Another point at which Dasara slips up a touch is in the manner in which the key female character is deprived of agency when it comes to deciding her own future? Dasara makes amends of sorts when the woman demands an explanation why her consent wasn't sought before a life-altering choice was made on her behalf. The man spells out why he did what he did. While his defence of his action isn't entirely convincing, his apology is.

In the matter of plotting and pacing, Dasara isn't perfect, but Sathyan Sooryan's lensing and lighting and Santhosh Narayanan's lush and phenomenally effective musical score are both of the highest order. The latter lends the film a propulsive rhythm with its blend of the earthy and the electronic.

Sooryan's camerawork creates a palette that alternates between the inky and the auburn and is skilfully illuminated by the muted glow of non-electrical sources of light.

A de-glammed Nani makes Dasara a high-voltage affair. The screenplay and his own acumen allow him to ease himself into the character arc and capture the man's evolution from a feckless, evasive youth to a man of action after fifteen Dasara celebrations have come and gone with him letting his life drift aimlessly.

Dasara also gives Keerthy Suresh a wide range of emotions to convey. Even in the most melodramatic of moments, she retains control of her faculties and the scene. Deekshith Shetty operates within a more limited bandwidth but makes a lasting impression. On the flip side, the force of evil that Shine Tom Chacko embodies does not convey the requisite menace.

The rousing climax is invested with great power in term of of both visualisation and execution. The weapons used in the final act as well as earlier in the film tell their own story. To begin with, the villain's henchmen wield sharp scythes and sickles, which are farming appliances-turned-arms.

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In the violent climactic clash culminates in tree-cutting axes, digging shovels and rock-breaking hammers making an appearance - a not-so-subliminal metaphor for a once agricultural community that has been forced into mining as a way of life.

A few wobbles notwithstanding, Dasara is a triumph because it achieves a delicate balance between the flashy and the essential and, in the process, delivers a piece of highly dramatic fiction that frequently seems to have emerged from the real world.

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Dasara movie review: Nani film is a familiar but riveting tale of friendship and revenge

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..

Nani’s Dasara, like its recent counterparts like Rangasthalam (2018) and Narappa (2021), is a very familiar tale about the ugly side of caste politics. The familiarity also seeps into the fashion in which it narrates a tale of friendship and revenge. 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. It’s deeply rooted setting and how Srikanth manages to transport the viewer to a never seen before milieu of coal-laden hamlet that really works in the film’s favour.

The story is set in a small village called Veerlapalli, which is surrounded by coal mines. Nani plays Dharani, whose life revolves around his best friend Suri (Dheekshith) and his gang of friends. In their introduction sequence, we see the gang pull off a daredevil stunt by stealing coal from a moving train. In this village, drinking is a tradition, a way of life and the local bar is a place where all the men conglomerate to waste time. The bar, which is reserved for the upper caste men, is the place where power as well caste dynamics come into play.

Men from the lower caste drink outside and wouldn’t dare to set foot inside. When Suri and Dharani unknowingly become responsible for a shift in the power dynamics involving the bar, they cross paths with men – Samuthirakani and Shine Tom Chacko - from the most powerful family in the village. The repercussions that both Suri and Dharani have to face for their actions forms the crux of the story.

Dasara pretty much uses every trick that’s been used before when it comes to such stories. However, it still manages to leave a strong impact because of how it succeeds in sucking you into a world you haven’t experienced before. Veerlapalli is carefully built with characters that are full of life. Unlike Pushpa or KGF, this isn’t a story that rides on the hero’s bravado.

In fact, for a good 60-70 percent of the film, Nani plays a character that’s mostly scared out of his wits and he takes solace in alcohol to swallow his fear. Throughout the first half, Nani can be actually seen standing behind Suri. When the transformation happens at a crucial juncture of the film, Srikanth has spent a great deal of time in building Nani’s character. Hence, when his moment of uprising comes, we buy into the transformation.

Dasara does try and get massy towards the end. 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. 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.

The interval action sequence is so well shot that it infuses a deep sense of shock and fear in the viewer, pushing one to the edge of their seat. Nani turns in such a believable performance and he sells his quest for revenge so convincingly. Keerthy Suresh once again proves why she’s one of the best mainstream actresses we have today with her effortless performance. Sathyan Sooryan’s visuals play a pivotal role in making Dasara not just eye-catchy but highly immersive in every frame.

Film: Dasara

Director: Odella Srikanth

Cast: Nani, Dheekshith Shetty, Keerthy Suresh, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani and Sai Kumar

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Dasara Movie Review: Nani, Keerthy Suresh Shine In Raw, Rustic Revenge Drama

Updated Mar 30, 2023, 15:33 IST

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Dasara Review : Has routine story but Nani's solid transformation makes it worth a watch

Dasara Review: The Nani, Keerthy Suresh starrer is a rustic rollercoaster of emotions and great performances.

Dheekshith Shetty and Nani in Dasara

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Last Updated: 12.59 PM, Mar 30, 2023

Dasara is set in the coal mines of Veerlapally village in Telangana. Dharani(Nani) and Suri(Deekshit Shetty) are childhood friends who rob coal for a living. Dharani loves Vennela(Keerthy Suresh) but she likes Suri. On the other hand, the village is dominated by a powerful family headed by Nambi(Shine Tom Chacko). The people of Veerlapally are addicted to alcohol and a popular Silk Bar is the place for local politics. In a turn around of events, Suri and Dharani get involved in the political battle related to the bar and receive a massive setback. The rest of the story is as to how Dharani takes things in his hand and handles the powerful Nambi and his men.

Dasara is Nani's biggest film to date in terms of budget, release, and opening. The village drama has been hyped a lot for the last few weeks and does it live up to the hype, well, only to an extent. The setup, characters, and mentalities of the villagers are nicely established in the first half. What draws your attention is the captivating camerawork that takes you into the world of Dasara. Not one location looks like the film is entirely shot in a set. First time director, Srikanth Odela gets full marks in the way he creates the realistic world of Dasara where people are only bothered about alcohol and nothing else.

The entire first half shows the friendship between Dharani and Suri and how the former sacrifices his love for his close friend. There are no great scenes that justify their friendship but the action scenes and the way Nani is introduced look quite interesting. Things get interesting only when the actual story kick starts from the solid interval bang. Director Srikanth Odela makes sure that he introduces his characters well and sets the conflict point clearly. The writing is crisp and the world of Dasara is clearly established with the entry of Shine Tom Chacko, the main villain.

Dasara is filled with some fabulous performances and first in line is Nani. He makes a U-turn from his regular boy next door roles and transforms superbly. Be it his look, dialogue delivery, and the body language of a drunkard, Nani aces it completely. This is the first time he has gone all mass and makes sure that justifies his action packed role. But Nani shines in the emotional department as the heartbreak he showed in the first half or the guilt he carries in the second, he dominates the show. Deekhit Shetty makes a striking Telugu debut and is amazing as Suri. He gets more screen space than Nani in the first half and impresses with his eyes.

Keerthy Suresh is a surprise package of the film and is superb as Vennela. Her hyperactive behaviour, the Telangana dialect she speaks and the emotional outbursts in the second half, Keerthy is superb in Dasara.  Sai Kumar and Samthurakani get very limited roles and are okay in their part. Malayalam actor, Shine Tom Chacko plays the baddie and he looks menacing. Though he impresses and suits his part in the first part, the director does not elevate his role in the latter half. The makeup is superb and so were the massy costumes.

Dasara is one of the most technically rich Telugu films in recent times. The makers have spent a bomb and that showcases in every frame of the film. Santosh Narayan's music is spot on but his BGM could have been a lot better in key areas. Dasara has one of the best visuals in recent times and credit should go to cameraman Sathyan Soorya who lights up the world of Dasara in a rustic manner. The best part of Dasara is the production design. The film is a period drama and the logistics are spot on when it comes to the village atmosphere. The Telangana dialect is neat and so were the dialogues. Editing could have been a tad better as the film has excess length and is slow in the second half.

Dasara is Srikanth Odela's debut film and for a first time director, he has done an impressive job. Though his storyline is simple and does not have standout moments, the manner in which he sets the film in a unique world and creates rustic characters is the best part. He extracts superb performances from his cast and designs the action in a very raw and uncut manner which is one of the highlights. If he would have enhanced the second half with hero-villain drama, things would have been even better.

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Dasara has a very good first half and comes to a breakpoint with a predictable but solid interval bang. There are not many scenes which give you a high but the emotions and journey of the characters are handled well by the director. The second half has issues as not many confrontation scenes between the hero and villain deviate the film's seriousness. As there is not much to showcase, the film gets into a family drama mode. But things ended well with a power packed climax and a message that is neat.

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On the whole, Dasara lives up to the hype created only to an extent. The backdrop, characters, action, and hit music are top notch and will be a major attraction for the masses. Nani's new avatar will surely wow the fans but the needed drama in the latter part is missing. If you ignore the slow pace and predictable storyline, Dasara has some gritty visuals and great performances that make the film worth a watch.

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Dasara is a Telugu film written and directed by Srikanth Odela, and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas. The film has Nani and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles while Shine Tom Chacko, Sai Kumar, Deekshith Shetty, Samuthirakani, and others play supporting characters. Santhosh Narayanan is the music composer, and Sathyan Sooryan is the cinematographer.

Dharani (Nani), Suri (Deekshith Shetty), and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) are close friends from childhood in the village of Veerapally. Dharani has feelings for Vennela, but upon knowing that Suri is in love with her, he decides to sacrifice his love for friendship. Dharani is someone who is timid when he is sober, while alcohol or toddy wakes up the beast in him.

The entire village is addicted to alcohol, and hence, the power over the village also rests with the one who owns the only bar there - Silk Bar. Samuthirakani, Shine Tom, and Sai Kumar are the ones fighting for control over the bar. How does this bar and alcohol affect the lives of Dharani, Nani, Vennela, and Veerapally is what Dasara is all about.

First things first, one has to appreciate the conviction of debutant director Srikanth Odela, as every single scene has his unique signature all over it. It is like he is making a statement that he wants to make films his own way, irrespective of whether they work or not. What follows in Dasara is that this filmmaking attitude gets what it deserves. Which is, a lot of scenes work, and there are a handful of those that don't. The director is clear with his politics, and the revenge drama plays out as a slow burner.

For most of the first half, Srikanth Odela spends time setting up the milieu of Veerapally and the characters. In the process of setting up characters, their intent gets revealed, which makes the film quite predictable. This doesn't mean the film is boring or sucks the air out of you. On the contrary, Dasara is like wine, it becomes finer as it ages. And when it reaches the climax, we are given a peak masala moment that can make anyone go crazy, but sadly, it is the only mass moment in the film.

We probably haven't seen Nani in a character like this before. After being subtle till what is one of the well written and staged interval blocks, he lets loose in the second half and shows why he is called 'Natural Star'. Keerthy Suresh plays the perfect foil to him, and this performance of hers will be spoken about like her performances in films like Mahanati and Saani Kaayidham. Among the supporting characters, Sai Kumar and Deekshith Shetty leave a mark.

Another reason why the film works so well is Santhosh Narayanan's monstrous score. It is raw and rustic, and in typical SaNa style, he switches to jazz at times to mix things up, and this enhances our movie watching experience completely. Sathyan Sooryan does what is expected of him, filling the frames with brown and black colours, and it goes well with the film's setting as well, as Veerapally is shown as a place situated near coal mines. The production design also requires heaps of praise for creating such realistic sets.

There are flaws in the film, but director Srikanth Odela has announced his arrival with a bang. He shows a lot of promise and is someone to watch out for. As for his work, Dasara, it will end up among the league of films like Rangasthalam. The film's politics is also anti-caste in nature, which must be appreciated. Nani, Keerthy, Santhosh Narayanan, and Sathyan Sooryan are the chief architects who have successfully brought the dream of Srikanth to life. A must watch film.

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Release Date : March 30, 2023

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Deekshith Shetty, Sai Kumar, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani, Purnaa, Zarina Wahab

Director: Srikanth Odela

Producers: Sudhakar Cherukuri

Music Director: Santhosh Narayanan

Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan

Editor: Naveen Nooli

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For the first time in his film career, Natural Star Nani has played an out-and-out mass role in Dasara. The debut directorial film of Srikanth Odela hit the screens worldwide today amid exceptional hype. Let’s see how Nani’s first pan-Indian film has turned out.

Dasara is set in the village of Veerlapalle in Godhavarikhani. Dharani (Nani), his friend Soori (Dheekshith Shetty) and others are addicted to alcohol. Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) is their common friend since childhood. Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko), son of Shivanna (Samuthirakani) is elected as the Sarpanch and he looks after the Silk Bar. Rajanna (Sai Kumar) helps Soori and his friends in a case and they elect him as their Sarpanch. After this, someone kills Soori on the night of his wedding with Vennela. Who killed Soori? What’s the future of Vennela? What did Dharani do then? All the questions are answered in the film.

Plus Points:

All these years, Nani entertained audiences with boy-next-door roles and for the first time, he challenges himself by accepting to play Dharani in Dasara. His performance is exemplary in the film. From attire to body language to dialogues, Nani takes utmost care and excels in the role of Dharani. The way he performed in the emotional scenes is outstanding.

National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh gets a meaty role. Her performance as Vennela is flawless and after Mahanati, this is the best film she signed in Tollywood. Her performance and dialogues are quite natural.

Dheekshith Shetty is no lesser than the other two leads. His performance is quite natural and after this film, he will surely get many good roles in the Telugu film industry.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko gets a good role and he justifies it with his impressive performance. Sai Kumar, Samuthirakani, Purnaa and others are okay in their roles.

Director Srikanth Odela makes a nice debut with Dasara. He is more excellent as a director than a writer. He will definitely get some crazy offers from renowned banners in the days to come. The director shows his outstanding skills on the big screen.

The action sequences and dialogues are terrific, thanks to the men behind them. Nani’s rugged look and his performance in the action sequences are praiseworthy. The interval and the climax are worth watching.

Minus Points:

As mentioned above, Srikanth Odela is good as a director but as a writer, he fails to choose a compelling story. He runs the screenplay well in the first half but when it comes to the second half, the screenplay is very slow and gives one boredom.

Also, there is nothing much to enthral audiences except for the climax. The story is highly predictable in the second half. This is a big letdown in the movie. However, Nani pulls it off with his performance. If the second half is as engaging as the first half, Dasara would have become a terrific film.

From start to end, the movie runs on a serious note and there is no space for creating humour. Director Srikanth Odela should have injected some funny scenes between the friends in the first half.

The placement of the popular track Chamkeela Angeelesi is a big disappointment. Some of the dialogues are inaudible.

Technical Aspects:

Srikanth Odela comes up with a mediocre story that has commercial elements to entertain mass audiences only. Music director Santhosh Narayanan gives the best music that uplifts many scenes in the film. Sathyan Sooryan is terrific in his work. His camerawork, especially during the night scenes, looks quite rich. Editing should have been better and the editor Naveen Nooli should have trimmed many scenes in the second half to make Dasara an engaging fare. Production values are top-notch. The makeup artists need a pat on their backs for their amazing work.

On the whole, Dasara is a gritty action drama that has Nani’s outstanding performance. He shouldered the film all the way. Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty and Shine Tom Chacko also performed well. The film is quite good technically. Barring a few laggy portions in the second half, the film is a perfect choice to enjoy the weekend.

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Dasara Movie Review: Raw and Rustic

Movie: Dasara Rating: 2.75/5 Banner: Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas Cast:  Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty,  Samuthirakani, Shine Tom Chacko, Sai Kumar, Poorna and others Dialogues: Thota Srinivas Music: Santhosh Narayanan Director of Photography: Sathyan Sooryan Editor: Navin Nooli Production Designer: Avinash Kolla Stunts: Real Satish, Anbariv Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri Written and Direction: Srikanth Odela Release Date: March 30, 2023

Nani had never spoken so confidently about a film or toured across India to promote it before 'Dasara.' The film has received a lot of attention in recent weeks. Nani's promotion of the film gave the impression that it would be a major milestone. Is it really that good?

Let us look into it.

Story: Set in the 1990s in a village called Veerlapally in the Singareni coal mine area, the film begins with the story of three childhood friends, Dharani (Nani), Soori (Deekshith Shetty), and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh).

The villagers are always drinking and spend most of their time at Silk bar. Local politics between Rajanna (Saikumar), Shivanna(Samuthirakani) and the latter's son Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko) threaten to disrupt their lives.

What effect does a political leader's game plan have on the lives of the three friends?

Artistes’ Performances: For this film, Nani reinvented himself. He played a rustic character for the first time, which was unlike any of his previous roles. He sinks into the role and delivers an amazing outcome. The effort he has put in for the role is evident throughout, and he is the film's main pillar.

The award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh delivers another believable performance in the author-backed role. She is the central character around whom the plot revolves.

Deekshith Shetty, who plays the hero's friend, gives an effective performance. Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has also given a good performance. There are many actors, but none of them receive adequate recognition.

Technical Excellence: The film's cinematography is the first thing that stands out because the film is entirely set in a coal mine. The dark color palette of the color scheme works so well with Sooryan's imaginative camera work.

The music by Santosh Narayanan yields mixed results. The production design is flawless, and the production values are excellent. The dialogues are neat.

Highlights: Nani’s performances Keerthy Suresh Interval bang Villain reveal scene

Drawback: Slow pace Predictable sequences Loses the steam at many places

Analysis "Dasara" makes its intentions clear from the start, with the hero entering the scene in a coal mine area and his friend assisting him. The scene establishes the story's theme of friendship, and gradually introduces the lives of the two friends, as well as the villagers addicted to alcohol in the coal mine area. It is also quickly established that the two friends are in love with the same girl, Keerthy Suresh. So, the first sections are predictable and move at a slow pace.

However, the film is more about creating atmosphere and focusing on characters than it is about plot. The design of the hero's character is impressive. He's timid and only gains courage when he consumes alcohol. And when he drinks, he loses control and can do whatever he wants. This characteristic trait of the protagonist is used so effectively in the later portions of the film, including the interval twist.

Additionally, there are cultural and social references that are properly established, such as women in Telangana performing Bhatukamma during the Dasara festival and Ravana's effigy being burnt on the festival day. The director effectively employs these cultural aspects in his storytelling.

If we take these elements out of the film, it becomes more or less a typical revenge drama. Srikanth Odela, the new director, has prioritized mood and visual palette over story.

The film's biggest surprise is the interval bang. The pre-interval chase sequence and the intermission bang are handled expertly, revealing the villain's true intentions at the start of the second half. As a consequence, the remainder becomes more predictable, and many sequences are bland. The running time is also too long, and the film definitely needs sharp editing.

Furthermore, the film, whether intentionally or unintentionally, attempts to follow the template of "Rangasthalam," but lacks the gripping screenplay that the Sukumar movie had. Caste politics are also mentioned in the film, but they are not properly established.

Additionally, the period (probably set in the 1990s) is shown as if it happened in the 60's or 70's, even though most villages had more modern facilities by the 1990s, even in remote coal mine areas.

Overall, "Dasara" is a regular revenge drama that relies more on visual style and grand making than the plot. It is watchable because of its ambition and Nani’s performance.

Bottom line:  DasaRAW

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Dasara Movie Review – Raw, Rustic And Nani’s Rampage

Article by Suman M Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 3:54 am, 30 March 2023

2 Hr 32 Min   |   Action - Thriller   |   30-03-2023

Cast - Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Deekshith Shetty, Sai Kumar, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani, Poorna and others

Director - Srikanth Odela

Producer - Sudhakar Cherukuri

Banner - Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas

Music - Santhosh Narayanan

Natural Star Nani is coming with Dasara in a new rugged look in a raw and rustic backdrop. In the direction of newcomer Srikanth Odela, the talented actor seemed very confident in the output. The trailer raised curiosity all over. The movie was released in theaters today and here is the review from the US premieres.

What Is It About?

A village in coalmine backdrop, Veerlapalli is in the clutch of politics and alcohol addiction of villagers. Dharani (Nani) and Suri (Deekshith Shetty) are childhood friends. Dharani falls in love with Vennela (Keerthy Suresh), but she loves Suri. The focus shifts toward Dharani and Suri after the politics between big heads involve them coincidentally. Dharani gets a shock of his life amid many twists. What happened to him and how does he fight back? This forms the story of Dasara.

Performances

Nani is one gem of an actor and proved it umpteen times. In Dasara, Nani reinvented himself and we see only Dharani from beginning to end. Undoubtedly Dasara remains Nani’s best performance so far. From the accent and appearance to emotional scenes and action sequences, Nani excelled in each and every frame. There are many highlight scenes of Nani where he snatches the show with his onscreen brilliance. Keerthy Suresh’s acting prowess could be seen alongside the scenes with Nani. Deekshith Shetty gives an on-par show with Nani and his terrific presence makes quite an impression. The leading trio’s performances are that pushes Dasara to the next level.

In other actors, Sai Kumar and Samthurakani get very limited roles and they did fine. The friends’ gang of Dharani is good. Shine Tom Chacko looked ordinary and could have been more vivid and striking.

Technicalities

We have seen many films with rustic backgrounds and raw characters. Dasara is not just one of them but also a technically remarkable and superior one. The cinematography is top-notch. From the frames where we see the roads around the quarry to the sunset shots, the inland feel is so well maintained to level with the narrative. The dark-lit mood stays throughout the movie and that tone also sets the premise. The background music is excellent and it raises the graph during the action sequences. The screenplay is good. Chamkeela Angeelesi song is impressive in every bit.

Nani Cinematography Action Scenes Interval & Climax Background music

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Villain Slow narration in some parts Straightforward story

Nani did not just act so well for Dasara but also promoted it like never before. He had been telling that he instantly liked the narration and went ahead with it. Dasara is pretty much a straightforward story with fewer twists and more emotions. Nani along with Keerthy Suresh and Deekshith Shetty managed to keep it high with their exceptional performances.

The first half of the movie builds the premise with more of the friendship between Nani and Dharani. The pace falls down most of the time in the first half until the pre-interval. The story keeps moving but there are places where it gives the dragged feel. The pre-interval block twist is a surprise and that particular shot is sure to leave an impact. The engaging graph that falls with the love failure song comes back to form with the chase and the killings before the interval. The interval block sets the right arena for the second half.

The audience in the US could have the real raw feeling intended due to the lack of censor cuts. The second half has its own lows and highs. The emotions play high most of the time than the plot twists do. A Dasara-like film from a new director is promising.

The authentic taking and captivating performances from the lead actors work well for Dasara, but the story has too many concepts to be dealt with. The concepts of friendship, caste, and political gamble later get overshadowed by love and then lust. Dasara ultimately emerges as a revenge drama though everything else could mislead the audience from guessing the plot conspiracy. The mix of one too many concepts might be thought of as adding a range of narrative possibilities, but that left the original thread a sloppy one. Dharani’s forgetfulness and courage when he gets drunk is a motif the director had been carrying from the start. The director might have wanted to address that and hence the closure on alcohol addiction.

Coming to the presentation, the director maintained the theme and setting effectively from start till the end. The dark-lit setting and the minute details like party symbols changing in Silk Smitha’s painting do not let the audience deviate from the setting. The villain character appears flat where it should be intense and powerful. While the other lead cast is performing top-notch, the villain character appears weak and inferior mostly. Only the director knows if the characterization is intentional.

The climax of Dasara is one that steals the show. It is a never-before action-packed massacre from Nani and he appears monstrous with a weapon in hand. Overall, Dasara has a common story with an emotional ride and a blend of bewitching action in parts, but it is Nani’s radiance that makes this Dasara blazing.

Bottomline: Raw, Rustic And Nani’s Rampage

Rating: 3/5

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• Special appearance in the song 'Joganiya'
• Inspector anjana
• (as Pragya Maheshwari)
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• Trivia Neil Nitin Mukesh plays a cop for the first time.

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• Runtime 2 hours 11 minutes

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