Films Like ‘Dhandoraa’ Come Once in a Decade: Shivaji

December 26, 2025 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68

The success meet of Dhandoraa was held amid an upbeat atmosphere, reflecting the strong early response the film has been receiving from audiences and critics alike. Cast, crew, producers, and media attended the event, with several members of the team sharing heartfelt reactions to the film’s growing impact.

Actor Kamal stated that Dhandoraa is already among the highest-rated films of the week and confidently described it as a genuine blockbuster. He said that even though it has been just a day since release, the team strongly believes the film will grow further in the coming weeks and urged audiences to watch it in theatres.

Producer and distributor K. Niranjan Reddy praised director MuraliKanth for choosing such a powerful subject. He said every character, including even the smallest roles, was memorable and essential to the narrative. He specifically appreciated actors like శివాజీ and Bindu Madhavi for breaking stereotypes and expressed confidence that the film would rise further through word of mouth.

Producer Benny thanked the media for their presence and extended special appreciation to reviewers for giving strong reviews. He emphasised that continued media support and audience word of mouth would play a crucial role in taking the film to a wider audience.

Actress Mounika Reddy said she felt proud to be part of Dhandoraa. She shared a personal moment, revealing that her family comes from a caste-driven village and that after watching the film, her family members discussed it extensively with friends. She said this made her realise the film’s real social impact and requested audiences to support it in theatres.

Actress Manika Chikkala expressed gratitude to the entire team and the media. She said she has been receiving numerous calls praising the film and added that she is still processing the fact that she was part of such a strong project alongside talented actors.

Actor Ravi Krishna thanked the media for helping the film reach audiences. He spoke about encouraging ratings and reviews and shared his experience of visiting theatres, where he witnessed audiences discussing the “Chiru mashup” and reacting strongly to the twists involving his character.

Actress Bindu Madhavi described Dhandoraa as her homecoming to theatrical cinema after nearly a decade. She said the release feels personal and shared that she was confident about the film from the narration stage itself. She praised her co-actors and urged audiences to experience the film on the big screen.

Director MuraliKanth said Dhandoraa has been his life for the past three and a half years. He thanked the media for supporting honest cinema and expressed surprise at the overwhelming reviews and ratings. He recalled receiving a standing ovation during a theatre visit, calling it a goosebumps moment. He requested that no external factors overshadow the film and appealed to audiences to support it in theatres.

Actor Suresh shared that the response from his village has been overwhelming, with people repeating dialogues and praising the film, calling it a sure blockbuster.

Actor Rajasekhar said audiences now recognise him more as “Subhodayam Subbarao” than by his real name. He narrated how people scolded him during theatre visits for his character’s actions, which he said showed how deeply the film connected with viewers.

Actor Bhaskar praised the director for choosing such a meaningful subject and said not a single character or moment was wasted. He urged those who have watched the film to recommend it to others.

Singer and actress Aditi Bhavaraju said she was thrilled to be part of the film and happy that she also got to sing a song in it. She noted that despite its raw and rustic tone, the film never felt boring and congratulated the entire team.

Actor Navdeep spoke about the importance of reviews, ratings, and word of mouth in today’s cinema. He recalled the confidence the team gained after a private press screening and said it was encouraging to see footfalls increase while ratings remained strong.

Concluding the event, Shivaji delivered a powerful speech, revealing that National Award-winning director Neelakanta told him films like Dhandoraa come once in a decade. He said the film is already being compared to the works of Mari Selvaraj and confidently stated that Dhandoraa will be talked about throughout 2026. He also shared that he slept only two hours a day to achieve his look in the film, even though the director never demanded it. Shivaji made a clear request that his personal views should not be linked to the film and urged audiences to watch Dhandoraa in theatres.

Produced by Ravindra Benarjee Muppaneni under Loukya Entertainments, Dhandoraa continues to build strong momentum through word of mouth, positioning itself as one of the most talked-about Telugu films of the season.