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പ്രണയവും ആക്‌ഷനും; പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് ആഘോഷ വിരുന്ന്; ‘ദസറ’ റിവ്യൂ

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Published: March 30 , 2023 08:13 PM IST

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നാനിയും കീർത്തി സുരേഷും പ്രധാന താരങ്ങളായെത്തിയ ദസറ ജാതിരാഷ്ട്രീയം ചർച്ച ചെയ്യുന്ന ഒരു മാസ്സ് എന്റർടെയ്നറാണ്. നാനിയുടെ ആദ്യ പാൻ-ഇന്ത്യൻ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രമായ ദസറ സംവിധാനം ചെയ്തത് ഒരു നവാഗതനാണ് എന്നു പറഞ്ഞാൽ അവിശ്വസനീയമായി തോന്നാം.  ദസറ ഒരു പുഷ്പയോ കെജിഎഫോ അല്ല മറിച്ച് ജയ് ഭീം, അസുരൻ, കർണൻ തുടങ്ങിയ തമിഴ് സിനിമകൾ പറയുന്ന രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിന്റെ പിന്തുടർച്ചയാണ്. അതേസമയം  ഒരാഘോഷ ചിത്രവുമാണ് ദസറ. 

മദ്യപാനം  ജീവിതചര്യയാക്കിയ വീർലപ്പള്ളി എന്ന ഗ്രാമത്തിലെ പുരുഷന്മാരുടെ കഥപറഞ്ഞാണ് ദസറയുടെ തുടക്കം. ഗ്രാമത്തിലെ പുരുഷന്മാരെ സംബന്ധിച്ചിടത്തോളം അവരുടെ  ജീവിതം വലം വയ്ക്കുന്നത് സിൽക്ക് സ്മിതയുടെ പടം വരച്ചിട്ടുള്ള 'സിൽക്ക് ബാർ' എന്ന ഒരേയൊരു ബാറിനെയാണ്. ജാതി വിവേചനത്തിൽ കുടുങ്ങിക്കിടക്കുന്ന ഗ്രാമത്തിൽ ബാറിൽ പോലും വിവേചനമുണ്ട്.  ഇതിനിടയിലാണ് ധരണിയും സൂരിയും അവരുടെ കൂട്ടുകാരി വെണ്ണിലയും ബാല്യകൗമാരങ്ങൾ പിന്നിട്ട് വളരുന്നത്. നർമ്മവും പ്രണയവും സൗഹൃദവും ഇഴപിരിഞ്ഞ അവരുടെ സ്നേഹബന്ധം വളരെ മനോഹരമാണ്. ഭൂമി, സൂര്യൻ, ചന്ദ്രൻ എന്നർത്ഥം വരുന്ന അവരുടെ പേര് സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നതുപോലെ അവരുടെ ബന്ധവും തമ്മിൽ കെട്ടുപിണഞ്ഞു കിടക്കുന്നു. ഉയർന്ന ജാതിക്കാരനും ബാറുടമയുമായ രവിയണ്ണയുടെ മകൻ ചിന്ന നമ്പിയുടെ ദുഷ്ചെയ്തികൾ മൂലം വീർളപ്പള്ളി ഗ്രാമത്തിന്റെ സ്ഥിതിയും മൂന്ന് സുഹൃത്തുക്കളുടെ ജീവിതവും മാറി മറിയുകയാണ്. 

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കയ്യിൽ ശതകോടികൾ, പക്ഷേ സബ്‌സിഡി കിട്ടിയേ തീരൂ മസ്കിന്; ട്രംപിനോട് ‘ചൊവ്വാ സ്നേഹം’; ടെ‌സ്‌ലയെ കുരുതി കൊടുക്കുമോ?

ആദ്യപകുതിയിൽ അല്പം പതിയെ പോകുന്ന ദസറ രണ്ടാം പകുതിയിലെത്തുന്നതോടെ ആക്‌ഷനും ഇമോഷനൽ രംഗങ്ങളും രാഷ്ട്രീയവൈരവും നർമവുമൊക്കെ കലർന്ന ഒരു മാസ്സ് പടമായി മാറുന്നുണ്ട്. തിയറ്റർ ഇളക്കിമറിക്കുന്ന ക്‌ളൈമാക്‌സും നാനിയുടെ ഗംഭീര പ്രകടനവും ദസറയെ മികച്ച അനുഭവമാക്കുന്നു.  

ദീക്ഷിത് ഷെട്ടിയും കീർത്തിയും സൂരിയും വെണ്ണിലയുമായി കേന്ദ്രസ്ഥാനത്ത് നിൽക്കുമ്പോൾ പരുക്കനായ നാടൻ ശൗര്യവുമായി നഷ്ടപ്രണയത്തിന്റെ നിശ്വാസവും പേറി നാനി പ്രേക്ഷകരെ കയ്യിലെടുക്കുന്നു. വളരെ കഴിവുള്ള നടനാണ് താനെന്ന് ദീക്ഷിത് ഷെട്ടി വീണ്ടും തെളിയിച്ചു. കീർത്തി സുരേഷിന്റെ മികച്ച കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളിലൊന്നായി വെണ്ണിലയെ രേഖപ്പെടുത്താം. വളരെ ഊർജസ്വലയായി പ്രേക്ഷകരെ കയ്യിലെടുക്കുന്ന പ്രകടനമാണ് കീർത്തി കാഴ്ചവയ്ക്കുന്നത്. നൃത്തരംഗങ്ങളിലും കീർത്തിയുടെ പ്രകടനം മനോഹരമാണ്.  വൈകാരികമായി പ്രേക്ഷകനെ അടുപ്പിച്ചു നിർത്തുന്ന നാനിയുടെ സ്വാഭാവിക അഭിനയം പ്രശംസനീയമാണ്. ആക്‌ഷൻ രംഗങ്ങളിൽ മിന്നും പ്രകടനമാണ് നാനി കാഴ്ചവയ്ക്കുന്നത്. എടുത്തുപറയേണ്ട മറ്റൊരു താരം ഷൈൻ ടോം ചാക്കോയാണ്. നാനിക്ക് ഒത്ത എതിരാളിയായി തെലുങ്ക് വില്ലന്മാരുടെ വെറുപ്പിക്കുന്ന മാനറിസവുമായി ചിന്ന നമ്പി എന്ന കഥാപാത്രത്തെ ഷൈൻ ടോം മികവുറ്റതാക്കി.  സമുദ്രക്കനിയും സായ്കുമാറും ഷംന കാസിമും ഉൾപ്പെടെ  ദാസറയിൽ എത്തുന്ന ഓരോ താരവും അവരവരുടെ കഥാപാത്രത്തെ മികച്ചരീതിയിൽ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തിട്ടുണ്ട്.

സത്യൻ സൂര്യന്റെ ഛായാഗ്രഹണം വളരെ നല്ലൊരു കാഴ്ചാനുഭവമാണ്. സിൽക്ക് ബാറും അതിനു ചുറ്റുമുള്ള പ്രദേശങ്ങളും ദസറ ഉത്സവവും ഗ്രാമാന്തരീക്ഷവും വളരെ മനോഹരമായി ദൃശ്യവത്കരിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.  ദസറയുടെ ആത്മാവിനെ ശരിയായ സ്ഥാനത്ത് പ്രതിഷ്ഠിച്ച സന്തോഷ് നാരായണന്റെ സംഗീതം എടുത്തുപറയേണ്ടതാണ്. ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ കലാസംവിധാനവും മികവുറ്റതായിരുന്നു.

വികാരഭേദങ്ങളും പ്രണയവും കോമഡിയും ഫൈറ്റും എല്ലാം പാകത്തിന് ചേർത്ത ഒരു മാസ്സ് എന്റർടെയ്നറാണ് ദസറ. നവാഗത സംവിധായകനായ ശ്രീകാന്ത് ഒഡെലയുടെ മേക്കിങ്ങും കീർത്തി സുരേഷിന്റെ സ്ക്രീൻ പ്രെസെൻസും നാനിയുടെ അവിശ്വസനീയമായ പ്രകടനവുമായി പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് ആഘോഷ വിരുന്നായി ദസറ മാറുമെന്നുറപ്പാണ്.

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A brutal act sends an irresponsible small-time criminal on a mission of revenge. A brutal act sends an irresponsible small-time criminal on a mission of revenge. A brutal act sends an irresponsible small-time criminal on a mission of revenge.

• Srikanth Odela
• Thota Srinivas
• Keerthy Suresh
• Shine Tom Chacko
• 73 User reviews
• 17 Critic reviews
• 6 wins & 16 nominations

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• Vennela's Mother
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• Trivia Film payed tribute to Silk Smitha throughout the film her hand made poster was seen in the local bar of village which was named as Silk bar.

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• Soundtracks Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthaan Music by Santhosh Narayanan Lyrics by Shyam Kasarla Performed by Rahul Sipligunj , Gotte Kanakavva, Gannora Dasa Laxmi, Palamuru Jangireddy, Narsanna (Nalgonda Gaddar), Shyam Kasarla Duration: 4:02

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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: A surprising reimagination of mass cinema

Rating: ( 4 / 5).

The coveted pan-India label is used loosely in Indian cinema, and culturally rooted stories that are infused with larger-than-life heroism seem to be the go-to themes for such films. Nani's Dasara had the potential to become the next big pan-Indian film originating from the Telugu states. In fact, it starts off as a compendium of multiple pan-India films. Veerlapalli, the hamlet Dasara is set in is abutted by coal mines and the thick layer of black dust everywhere takes you back to the mines of KGF. We see Dharani ( Nani) make a living with his friends by pilfering coal from moving trains, with his parkour jumps reminiscent of the action choreography in Pushpa. At the heart of Dasara is the jigri dosti of Soori (Dheekshith Shetty) and Dharani and there are no points for guessing which recent successful Telugu film comes to mind when we talk of male friendship. However, what makes Dasara a film that truly expands the definitions of what passes off as a pan-India film is director Srikanth Odela's unique and rousing voice that ensures the film assuredly dodges comparisons. There are a lot of 'a-ha, I got you!' moments in the film that makes us smile thinking of how quick we were to judge Dasara as just a byproduct of the successes of a KGF/RRR/Pushpa/Kantara , and not as a highly effective, and deeply engrossing mass entertainer that is its own beast.

Director - Srikanth Odela Cast - Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko Alcohol is the primary leitmotif of Dasara’s first half, which is used to establish the caste and power dynamics of Veerlapally. We see how the stronghold of Shivanna (a buck-toothed Samuthirakani) shifts to Rajanna (Sai Kumar), creating a ripple effect in the lives of Dharani, Soori, and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh). It is beautiful how Dharani, Soori, and Vennela form a subversive love triangle, which has a refreshing eschewal of jealousy that paves the way for a tender gaze on male vulnerability. Srikanth Odela’s vision finds a perfect match in Nani’s acting prowess, as the actor lays his heart bare in scene after scene to heartbreaking effect. This vulnerability is used as a platform from which the film makes giant strides in the second half where the plot steadily burgeons into mythical proportions, which is kickstarted by a bone-chilling interval banger that injects adrenaline into the proceedings and gives Dasara a new sense of urgency. Dasara , at its core, is the coming-of-age story of Dharani, who suffers a personal tragedy before taking up the cudgels for a righteous fight. Unlike the usual big-ticket revenge sagas, where rage and violence are de rigueur, Dasara actually makes way for a debate on the necessity of violence. Though the film quickly resumes the originally scheduled plan of bloodshed, it was an interesting detour nonetheless. Srikanth shows glimpses of being a filmmaker who wants to reinvent masala cinema, and he starts off by changing the way the genre generally treats its women. Keerthy Suresh gets a great role, of a woman who goes from being confident and sassy to one coming to grips with a tragedy. Poorna, who plays the role of Chinna Nambi’s wife is an interesting casting choice as she makes an impact despite her limited presence. But the same can't be said of Shine Tom Chacko, who isn't supported by the writing, which gives him poorly dubbed, expository lines that only make him less scary with every line. The place where Dasara truly succeeds is in the makers' attention to detail. Visuals of hooch and mutton curry, displayed as hallmarks of Telangana culture feature prominently, and the presence of people with dwarfism is a depressing but pertinent detail thrown in to show the congenital issues people living amidst coal mines are susceptible to. It is a world cut from the cloth of reality, of lived experiences and memories finding their way from the script to screen. However, the film does falter a bit with some creative choices, and the discord between writing and editing. Why should a weapon have the visual of a villain superimposed upon it when the film's strength lies in its subtlety and strong emotions? What truly is the takeaway from Nani's Dasara is the voice of a potentially important filmmaker. The pre-interval action sequence and the portions involving Dharani and Vennela’s marriage are resounding proof of Srikanth Odela being the real deal. Of course, there are places where he needs to pick up the slack, especially in the staging of the action sequences among others. But points to Srikanth for developing a core and a narrative that rises above its shortcomings and manages to create a visceral, immersive experience where the sum of the emotions elicited prove to be larger than its moving parts.

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Nani’s Dasara review: An engaging rustic drama with brilliant performances

Nani, Keerthy Suresh, and Dheekshith Shetty leave a mark on audiences with their awe-inspiring performances in Srikanth Odela's directorial debut.

Published:Aug 18, 2023

Nani's 'Dasara' is a period action adventure film set in 1995. (NameisNani/Twitter)

A sincere attempt by the whole team.

Dasara (Telugu)

• Cast: Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Anant Singh, Dheekshith Shetty, Samuthirakani, Shine Tom Chacko, Sai Kumar, Jhansi, Poorna, and Zarina Wahab
• Director: Srikanth Odela
• Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
• Music: Santhosh Narayanan
• Runtime: 2 hours 36 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

Natural star Nani’s Dasara is out in the theatres on Friday, 30 March, as a pan-Indian movie.

While Nani is sharing screen space with National Award-winning Keerthy Suresh, Kannada actor Deekshith Shetty is also playing a key role in this rustic drama.

Nani has gone all out to impress in a completely rugged role to woo the masses. Has his efforts paid off? Let’s check it out:

Story and backdrop of Dasara

Dharani (Nani), Surya (Deekshith Shetty) and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) are childhood friends. They live in Veerlapalli village in the Singareni coal belt area located in northern Telangana.

While Vennela works as a teacher, Dharani and Surya lead a carefree life and make a living by stealing coal. The money they make through illegal means is spent on Silk Bar located in their village.

A poster of ‘Dasara’. (NameisNani/Twitter)

The men of Veerlapalli village are so attached to Silk Bar that even village chiefs vie for control over it.

While the Silk Bar is controlled by Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chako) and his father (Samuthirkani), they face a challenge from Rajanna (Sai Kumar) who has an eye on the power in the village.

In the ensuing fight for power in the village and Silk Bar, Dharani and Surya stand on the side of Rajanna. This proves costly for the childhood friends and their lives are pushed into severe difficulties.

What problems do Dharani and his friends face, how do they solve them, and who is Ravanasura that needs to be conquered for the good of the village, form the heart and soul of this rustic revenge drama.

Good work by Srikanth Odela

As revealed in the trailer, Dasara is set in the backdrop of the Singareni coal belt area in the 1990s.

While its story is predictable, the way Srikanth Odela treated the whole plot makes it interesting and novel.

Related: Srikanth Odela on his directorial debut with Nani — Dasara

He should be appreciated for showcasing the rustic yesteryear village atmosphere convincingly and making use of the Telangana dialect effectively.

Though Dasara seem to be slow in some phases, with enough twists and turns, Srikanth Odela ensured that the audience is engaged all through.

#Dasara BLOCKBUSTER RA BANCHETH 🔥 The Festival Truly Arrives on the Big Screens ❤️‍🔥 Book your tickets! – https://t.co/9H7Xp8jaoG #DhoomDhaamBlockbusterDasara Natural Star @NameisNani @KeerthyOfficial @Dheekshiths @odela_srikanth @Music_Santhosh @Saregamasouth pic.twitter.com/vxsfTaCg3z — SLV Cinemas (@SLVCinemasOffl) March 30, 2023

Nani leads the way

What stands out in Dasara is the artists’ performances. Nani leads the way in this case. He completely transforms into a rugged and mass role. We see a different Nani in Dharani’s role in this emotional drama.

Keerthy Suresh has already proved her mettle as an actress. She excels in Dasara as Vennela. From full of cheer to emotional scenes, she carries her role with poise.

The surprise package of Dasara is Deekshith Shetty. This Kannada actor gets a key role to play and he does justice to it.

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chako shines in a negative role. Samuthirakani, Sai Kumar, and Zarina Wahab appear in supporting roles.

Just us, looking at Dharani and Vennela 🤷‍♀️ #Dasara #DasaraPromotions #DasaraOnMarch30th #PromotionBreaks pic.twitter.com/iBE3WG1lKF — Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) March 29, 2023

Music and technical crafts

Several songs from the movie like “ Ori Vaari ” and “ Chamkeela Angilesi ” are already hits. They are equally good when watched on screen.

But what’s more impressive is the background score. Santosh Narayanan’s songs and BGM bring Dasara to life.

Cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan ensures that this rustic period drama unravelling in Telangana backdrop is shot well.

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He is ably supported by art director Avinash Kolla.

Overall, the technical team elevates director Srikanth Odela’s vision.

Dasara is a sincere attempt by the whole team to narrate a period rustic drama in the backdrop of Telangana. Telugu audiences may connect with this film which marks Nani’s launch as a pan-Indian actor.

(Views expressed are personal.)

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Dasara on Netflix Review: Nani and Santhosh Narayanan Excel In A Distracted Film

Director: Srikanth Odhela

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

Here are some film pitches:

A coward who hides behind his macho best friend has to come of age when his best friend is unfairly murdered. Will this coward find the courage?

A young boy finds out that his best friend and the girl of the boy's dreams are in love. Will he get them together? Will he sacrifice his love? What happens when they all find out about each other’s love?

A bar in a remote village in Telangana becomes a site of contention between a Sarpanch and two young men belonging to an oppressed caste. Will the addiction to alcohol consume them as they chase the high given by power? 

Ten friends must form a motley crew of assassins to avenge the deaths of those who were unfairly killed by the powerful men in a village. This is juxtaposed against the metaphor for Dasara in which a man with ten heads was killed by one man. 

Each one of these ideas can become an outstanding film by itself but writer-director Srikanth Odela’s Dasara packs all these ideas into one film and therefore what we get is an exciting world of Veerlapalli that we know thoroughly.

We know the village has a clear demarcation of caste. We know that even in the bar, the one place where men claim to drown their sorrows and boredom, they cannot drown their differences. Like gossip, we learn that Padma who lives a few houses away from the protagonists is a widow whose husband was killed and the Sarpanch nominee might be involved. We know which grandmother loves to drink a lot. 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. We know that the Sarpanch’s wife has a comfortable life but lives with an uncomfortable truth. We even know that the local priest is the umpire in a cricket match - take that for a metaphor about India’s villages and how caste claws into everyday life. 

This world-building exercise by Srikanth Odela is immersive and he makes us feel the spice in the boti curry. We smell the stench of the bar, but we also want a sip of the alcohol they are consuming. The coal mines look exhausting to work at but Odela makes us want to dive in and dance to doom dhaam dostaan with everyone. 

But Srikanth Odela struggles because he’s chosen a love triangle to explore this world. Dasara tells the story of Dharani who is in love with Vennela (Keerthy Suresh). But she and Dharani’s best friend Suri are in love and as a child, Dharani “sacrifises” his love. 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. 

This love triangle feels the least interesting among the many little stories in the world of Veerlapalli not just because of the similarity in its premise to Sukumar’s Aarya 2 (2009), but also because of how weakly Suri is written. He’s supposed to be the “classic” hero — stronger, braver, nobler, and amiable. And Dharani is the coward, the addict, and the man-child. So Suri’s presence should have been like that of Julius Caesar — imposing despite not being present in the scene. But sadly, his presence ends up propelling the plot and the action scenes forward rather than leave a mark.

It’s not the predictability of his fate but rather how immemorable the character is that makes the triangle least interesting. In Aarya 2 , Ajay was at least cunning - he had flavour. When he took advantage of Aarya, his presence was felt even when he wasn’t in the frame. 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. By setting up a weak vortex in a love triangle what we get is a straight line and this linearity in such a non-linear complex world feels cumbersome. 

Similarly, Odela wants to flex cinematic moments that leave the audience spellbound. 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. But what about image-making in emotional sequences?

A song around a funeral seems to match a similar scenario in Rangasthalam (2018). There is a scene in which Vennela finds out an important truth and Odela chooses a bizarre straightforward approach that seems out of character for the person telling her the truth. More creativity and imagination here would have the thawing of a relationship between Vennela and Dharani seem more natural. Even when Dharani barges into the villain’s house (reminiscent of Rangasthalam ) a twist is revealed to him in the least imaginative and convenient of ways.

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. But maybe to appreciate his strengths in world-building, which make him feel like an experienced director, his weaknesses in writing needed to be spelt out.

But where the writing falters, Nani and Santhosh Narayanan push the screenplay forward. 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 easy on a person's shoulders. Even cheesy scenes where his face lights up at the sound of Vennela’s anklets become lovable because of him. Keerthi Suresh as Vennela, after shining so brightly in the first half, struggles to bring freshness in the second half, but that is because the writer chooses to make her passive.    

Similarly, Santhosh Narayanan seems to be at home driving home points when the frames struggle to convey the same. A poorly framed cricket match sequence leading up to a “hero shot” is saved once the rap music kicks in. Similarly, a melodramatic sequence right at the end is saved by a simple background score that reduces the general pitch of the scene. 

Srikanth Odela knows his world inside and out. The bars, the gullies, the politics, and even the best recipes for food found in Veerlapalli. But having chosen a love triangle, he falters in doing justice to all ends of the triangle. Luckily for him, Nani and Santhosh Narayanan bridge most of those gaps making Dasara an exciting film to watch, discuss, and dissect. 

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Dasara Movie Review: Fiery Nani is brilliant in this predictable revenge drama

Director srikanth odela's dasara, starring nani, keerthy suresh and deekshit shetty, is a visually stunning revenge drama. with some clichés, dasara has its heart in the right place, says our review..

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• Nani's Dasara graced the screens on March 30.
• The film is directed by Sirkanth Odela.
• Keerthy Suresh, Deekshit Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko and Samuthirakani play pivotal roles.

Release Date: 30 Mar, 2023

Nani has been everywhere for the past few weeks. Be it promotional events or social media, he went all out in promoting Dasara as a pan-Indian venture. When the trailer of Dasara dropped, many felt that it reminded them of Pushpa and KGF. However, Dasara was neither Pushpa nor it was KGF. It had Srikanth Odela’s stamp despite the predictable storyline.

Dharani (Nani), Suri (Deekshit Shetty) and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) are childhood friends. They hail from a village called Veerapally, where men take the bottle. Their alcoholism affects the women in their lives. Dharani and Suri are best friends. So much so that Dharani will give up his love for Vennela, who is in love with Suri. As Suri and Vennela take their relationship to the next level, it does not go down well with Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko). The village, where coal mining is a way of life, is divided because of Rajanna (Sai Kumar) and Shivanna (Samuthirakani).

Srikanth Odela is a debutant filmmaker, but he is a promising talent. With Dasara, he has built a semi-fictional world and has successfully transported us to the village of Veerapally. He shows Dharani as a vulnerable underdog. For a hero, he cries on screen, has no bladder control and shakes up in fear when trouble knocks on the door. In contrast, Suri, his friend, is his strength. While Dharani is naïve, Suri is practical. Meanwhile, there’s a feisty Vennela, who is a breath of fresh air.

Dasara is a film that relies on its drama. Srikanth Odela is in no hurry to dive into the story the right way. In fact, it looks like he knew he had a predictable storyline in hand and decided to build a world around it so he could create an immersive experience for everyone. Dasara has so many layers. The film talks about women and how they are exploited, rampant caste politics and superstition.

While the world-building, and characterisations of the lead roles and music make Dasara enjoyable, certain tropes hold the viewers back from completely enjoying this brilliantly shot revenge drama. In a scene, Dharani takes a decision which affects Vennela’s life. However, Dasara has another scene where Vennela questions whether she has a say in her life because she was never asked! And the hyper-masculine hero apologises.

The power dynamics in the village of Veerapally keep you hooked. However, some of the initial stretches of Dasara could test your patience. Nani’s Dharani holds back for the most part of the film, while Deekshit as Suri takes the cake. It is probably because of this that the interval sequence leaves you in a state of shock.

Nani is the soul of Dasara. From expressing his vulnerabilities to crying his heart out and emoting in silence, he has given his career-best performance. Keerthy, too, has a meaty role in the film. It is actually Suri who stole the show with his effortless acting.

Something that Srikanth Odela could have worked on is the characterisation of the villain, Shine Tom Chacko. It treads on a wafer-thin line and after a point, it does not create an impact.

Santhosh Narayanan’s music and Sathyan Sooryan’s visuals make Dasara what it is. The film could remind you of Dhanush’s Asuran and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara. While the film deals with a predictable story, it does have enough meat to hold onto its own.

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Dasara Movie Review – Intense melodrama works partially !

Dasara Review

Telugu360 Rating : 2.75/5

Natural Star Nani is gearing up for the biggest bet in his career. Directed by Srikanth Odela, Dasara is a rustic Telangana-based village drama. Keerthy Suresh played the leading lady and the music composed by Santosh Narayanan is a massive hit. Sudhakar Cherukuri’s SLV Cinemas are the producers and the film is hitting the screens today. Here is the review of Dasara:

Dasara is a rustic village story that revolves around three friends Dharani ( Nani) , Vennela ( Keerthy Suresh), and Suri ( Shetty). Set in 1995, the Crux of the story is how sarpanch Nambi (played by Shine Tom Chacko) impacts the lives of the lead trio. The film is set in the backdrop of singareni mines of Telangana.

Dasara film comes with a lot of expectations but meets them only partially. The village backdrop films are nothing new to us, but to give a different look to the film, the team has picked a Telangana village backdrop. The completely rustic setup came out well and the characters synchronized into the story effectively. Debutante direct Srikanth Odela has done decent work in many aspects but missed an opportunity to convert it into a great film. The story has its moments around the interval block and in post-interval scenes. The sarpanch Nambi thread came out well. The friendship and sacrifice thread of Dharani and Suri worked out for a while. Dharani’s decision in a crucial scene has much potential to generate emotions in the second half but the narration revolves around revenge drama only.

The superhit song ‘ Chamkhila Angeelesi’ comes at a serious juncture, very ineffective on the screen. The story is too simplified and lost its steam somewhere in middle. The climax fight appeals to the masses, but the closing scene (return of Nani) is a misfired one.

A noticeable strength of the film is the dialogue department; they are good in many scenes. Director Srikanth Odela has shown strength in making at Interval block and climax. The introduction train sequence with cheap graphics is a failed attempt. Santhosh Narayanan’s music and background score is good. Suryan’s cinematography is excellent. Capturing the shot effectively even in low-lighting scenes is good. Overall, this film scores well in the technical department.

Performances:

Nani delivers career-best performance; we cannot imagine anyone else in Dharani’s role. His Telangana diction is so perfect as well. Keerthy Suresh in de glamour role is just fine; a couple of her scenes are overaction. Dheekshith Shetty as suri a good casting. Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko plays the main villain character and he is good. Samudrakhani got an insignificant role. Saikumar’s role is minimal and so is Jhansi as Keerthy suresh’s mother.

• Nani’s career-best performance
• Rustic and Raw Scenes with a new backdrop
• Action Episodes are good
• Impressive dialogues
• Emotions did not work except in a couple of scenes
• Very Slow paced narration
• Predictability

Dasara is an average film with raw scenes and an authentic setup. Hero Nani’s outstanding natural performance, Debutante director Srikanth’s spark in some scenes, and action blocks compensate for the slow proceedings to an extent. The second half is a slow-paced one and tests patience here and there. Overall, a decent watch.

Telugu360 Rating: 2.75/5

Release date:  USA 29th March 2023 Director : Srikanth Odhela Music director: Santhosh Narayanan Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan Producers: Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas

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