“I Wish the Award Had Gone to My Director Instead of Me,” Says Sivaji at Dhandoraa Thank You Meet
The team of Dhandoraa held a heartfelt Thank You Meet after the film won three honours at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. The event turned emotional as the cast and crew shared their experiences and celebrated the recognition the film received from audiences, media, and the government.
Director Muralikanth Devasoth thanked the Telangana Government and the jury for encouraging meaningful cinema. He said he felt emotional speaking about the film’s journey and expressed happiness that their effort had been recognised. He also spoke about the close collaboration with music director Mark K Robin, recalling how they spent many sleepless nights working on the music together. He said the award was a proud moment for Hyderabad talent.
The director praised actor Sivaji, calling him the backbone of the film. According to him, the film could be completed quickly only because of Sivaji’s dedication and cooperation. He also mentioned that the film’s story strongly connected with many people across Telangana, especially communities facing issues related to cremation land. For him, hearing such responses from audiences was the biggest reward.
Actor Bhaskar said it was a proud moment for a debut director to receive such recognition. He appreciated Sivaji’s support during their scenes and added that awards like these encourage good films and performances.
Actor Rajasekhar shared that the team always believed in the film’s strength. While they were happy about winning the Second Best Feature Film award, he admitted they had hoped for the first place. He also mentioned that positive media coverage and a tweet from Jr. NTR helped the film reach a wider audience. He praised Mark K Robin’s music for adding emotional depth to the story.
Actor Suresh thanked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and the jury for recognising the film. He said it was special because the honour came from the state government. He also noted that powerful stories like this are often seen in other languages, but Dhandoraa proved that Telugu cinema can deliver such meaningful content.
Actor Poorna said the film gave him a memorable role and that people were now recognising him through the character he played in the film.
Costume designer Rekha said she strongly believed in the film from the moment she heard the story. She recalled getting emotional while listening to the title song composed by Mark K Robin and praised Sivaji’s performance. She said the award reflected the honesty with which the film was made.
Actress Manika Chikkala shared a touching experience, saying that people in her grandparents’ village recognised her as Sivaji’s daughter from the film, which made her feel very happy.
Music director Mark K Robin thanked the media and the Telangana Government for their support. He said receiving an award named after the legendary Gaddar was a huge honour because he grew up listening to his songs, which had a powerful influence across Telangana. He also thanked producer Benny Muppaneni and director Muralikanth Devasoth for trusting him.
Actor Sivaji, who won one of the awards, spoke with humility. He said he truly wished the award had gone to the director instead of him. Thanking Jr. NTR for promoting the film with his tweet, he said the award actually belonged to the entire team and technicians who worked on the film. He praised cinematographer Venkat R. Shakamuri and editor Srujana Adusumilli for their work.
Sivaji also shared the effort he put into the role, revealing that he hardly slept during the shoot because the character required a tired and worn-out look. He said the film showcases the acting talent of many strong Telugu performers and expressed confidence that the powerful writing of Dhandoraa would continue to win more awards.
Producer Benny Muppaneni thanked the Telangana Government, the jury, the media, and the entire team. He described the film as a true teamwork effort and acknowledged the support he received from fellow producers and the press.
Actor Nandu congratulated the award winners and appreciated the technicians’ contributions. He also suggested that the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards should consider introducing a Best Producer category, saying producing films like this requires great courage.
With its strong social theme and powerful performances, Dhandoraa has become one of the most talked-about Telugu films in recent times. After its theatrical run, the film also gained wider appreciation through its streaming release on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Muralikanth Devasoth and produced by Benny Muppaneni, the film stars Sivaji, Nandu, Manika Chikkala, Bindu Madhavi, Rajasekhar, Suresh, Bhaskar, and Poorna, with music by Mark K Robin, cinematography by Venkat R. Shakamuri, editing by Srujana Adusumilli, and costumes by Rekha. The recent honours at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards have further strengthened the film’s impact and recognition.
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