Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Adventure, Drama
2h 39m · 31 Mar 2023
Music: Santhosh Narayanan | DOP: Sathyan Sooryan | Writer: Jella Srinath, Vamsee Krishna, Arjuna Paturi, Srikanth Odela
Ratings
Our Rating
3
Dasara is a gritty action-drama set against the backdrop of the coal mining region in Singareni, Telangana. It follows the story of Dharani, a carefree youth who gets entangled in local conflicts and power struggles while fighting for justice and love. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and socio-political dynamics in rural Telangana.
Nani: Powerful and intense portrayal of Dharani, showcasing a raw and rugged side of the actor.
Keerthy Suresh: Strong and emotive performance as the female lead, complementing Nani well.
Dheekshith Shetty: Effective in a pivotal supporting role, adding depth to the conflict.
Srikanth Odela: Menacing and impactful antagonist role.
Nani: Commanding presence in a key supporting role.
Keerthy Suresh: Solid performance adding gravitas to the narrative.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Srikanth Odela delivers a rustic and gripping narrative with a focus on authentic regional storytelling. The direction balances action and drama effectively, though the screenplay occasionally falters in pacing and character depth.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics praised Nani's transformative performance and the film's authentic depiction of rural Telangana. The music and cinematography received positive notes for enhancing the film's atmosphere. However, some critics pointed out pacing issues and underdeveloped characters as drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
Dasara released on 31 March 2023 (2023).
Dasara is declared a HIT at the box office.
Dasara is available on Netflix, Netflix from 26 April 2023.
Dasara directed by Srikanth Odela. Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri.
Dasara stars Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty.
Tollybo rates Dasara 3/5. Verdict: HIT.
Music for Dasara composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
Dasara — Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Runtime: 159 minutes, Language: Telugu.
