Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Comedy
2h 27m · 11 Aug 2011
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Gnana Shekar V. S. | Writer: Ajay Bhuyan, Shiv Singh, Abburi Ravi
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Dhada follows the story of a spirited young man who gets entangled in a dangerous conflict involving a powerful antagonist. The narrative revolves around his efforts to protect his loved ones and fight against injustice, blending action and romance in a commercial entertainer format.
Naga Chaitanya Akkineni: Energetic and youthful, showing promise though occasionally inconsistent.
Kajal Aggarwal: Charming and engaging, providing the necessary romantic angle.
Srikanth: Strong presence as the antagonist, adding weight to the conflict.
Ajay Bhuyan: Limited screen time with a decent supporting role.
Naga Chaitanya Akkineni: Effective in a negative role, contributing to the tension.
Kajal Aggarwal: Minor role, minimal impact.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ajay Bhuyan's direction attempts to balance action and romance but suffers from a lack of tight screenplay and inconsistent pacing, resulting in a film that struggles to maintain engagement throughout.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 25% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 40% |
Critics generally viewed Dhada as a routine action entertainer with some engaging moments but criticized its weak screenplay and lack of novelty. The performances of the lead actors and the music were appreciated, but the film failed to impress overall.
Final Box-Office Result
Dhada released on 11 August 2011 (2011).
Dhada is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Budget of Dhada is approximately ₹4200000 Crore.
Dhada is available on aha, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vi Movies and TV, Hungama Play, Apple TV+ from 8 July 2021.
Dhada directed by Ajay Bhuyan. Produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy.
Dhada stars Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Kajal Aggarwal, Srikanth.
Tollybo rates Dhada 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Dhada composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Dhada — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 147 minutes, Language: Telugu.
