Man of Masses’ Jr. NTR Applauds Dhandoraa: “Rooted, Thought-Provoking and Powerful”
Dhandoraa has steadily carved a strong space for itself as a hard-hitting Telugu social drama, earning praise for its grounded narrative and fearless ideological core. While the film drew solid appreciation during its theatrical runespecially for its performances and themeit found an even bigger wave of recognition after premiering on Amazon Prime Video, where it connected with a wider audience and sparked deeper discussion.
Post its OTT release, the film’s conversations became sharper and more widespread, with viewers and critics actively engaging with its take on caste, dignity, and social reality. The growing buzz soon reached across the industry as well, with none other than Jr. NTR sharing his admiration for the film.
After watching Dhandoraa, Jr. NTR posted on social media:
“Just watched Dhandoraa. Deeply thought-provoking and powerful. Outstanding performances by Sivaji garu, Navdeep, Nandu, Ravi Krishna and Bindu Madhavi throughout… Hats off to director Murali Kanth garu for the strong writing and for executing such a rooted story so well. Ravindra Banerjee garu, kudos to you for backing this effort. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for supporting and being part of such a remarkable film.”
His words strongly echoed what many audiences have been sayingDhandoraa stands out for its conviction, restraint, and refusal to dilute its message. Jr. NTR’s endorsement further adds weight to the film’s growing reputation as a socially relevant work that goes beyond box office numbers and stays in public conversation.
Written and directed by Muralikant and produced by Ravindra Banerjee Muppaneni under Loukya Entertainments, Dhandoraa begins its narrative from a striking pointdeath, using it as a lens to expose the deep-rooted divisions that still shape society. The teaser set the tone instantly with rustic visuals and the impactful line:
“చావు అనేది మనిషి ఇచ్చే ఆఖరి మర్యాద,”
hinting at the film’s moral spine right from the start. The teaser also created early traction online, clocking 1.8 million views on YouTube.
The trailer took the premise further, opening with the chilling image of a dead body being carried across villages and slowly unfolding into a tense, emotionally charged commentary on dignity, exclusion, and resistance. Dialogues like:
“చావు నుంచి అయిన తప్పించుకోవచ్చు కాని కులం నుంచి తప్పించుకోలేము”
and
“కల్లు మత్తు కాదు కదా సార్… రాత్రి తాగింది పొద్దున్న దిగడానికి. కులం మత్తు… time పట్టింది.”
hit audiences hard, standing out for their raw honesty and relevance. The trailer went on to cross 2.6 million views, with many appreciating its silence-driven tension and bold central theme.
Music also played a major role in amplifying the film’s reach. The romantic track “Pilla” crossed 3.2 million views, becoming a crowd favourite with its hook step trending widely on social media. Meanwhile, the title trackcomposed by Mark K. Robincarried a more intense and rebellious energy, strengthening the film’s ideological backbone.
The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Shivaji, Navdeep, Nandu, Ravi Krishna, Manika Chikkala, Mounika Reddy, Bindu Madhavi, Radhya, and Aditi Bhavaraju. Backed by strong technical craftcinematography by Venkat R. Shakamuri and editing by Srujana AdusumilliDhandoraa maintains a lived-in realism that keeps the narrative rooted and impactful.
Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Dhandoraa continues to find new audiences and strengthen its identity as a powerful, thought-provoking film that refuses to look away from uncomfortable truths.
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