DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) Review
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) — a Telugu action, comedy, crime movie directed by Harish Shankar. The cast includes Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Rao Ramesh. A righteous young man who helps everyone gain their rightful justice, gets recruited as an undercover agent to work on a high profile case that involves a crime lord working for a corrupt minister who also happens to be the father of his romantic interest. Our Rating: 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE. Released: 23 Jun 2017. Runtime: 2h 40m.
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham(2017)
Telugu · Action, Comedy, Crime
2h 40m · 23 Jun 2017
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Ayananka Bose | Writer: Harish Shankar, A. Deepakraj, Ramesh Reddy
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📖 Story
Duvvada Jagannadham, a sincere Brahmin cook who leads a double life as the vigilante DJ, fights against corruption and injustice while balancing his personal and professional life.
Allu Arjun: Energetic and charismatic dual role performance with strong screen presence.
Pooja Hegde: Charming and engaging, providing good chemistry with the lead.
Rao Ramesh: Effective in a supporting role adding depth to the narrative.
Harish Shankar: Convincing antagonist with a strong impact.
Allu Arjun: Solid supporting role with natural delivery.
Pooja Hegde: Provides comic relief with timing and expressions.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Allu Arjun’s dual role performance
- ✓Energetic action sequences
- ✓Devi Sri Prasad’s music and background score
- ✓Cinematography by Ayananka Bose
- ✓Engaging screenplay with commercial elements
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Lengthy runtime with some pacing issues
- ✕Some clichéd dialogues and scenes
🎬 Direction & Writing
Harish Shankar delivers a commercial entertainer blending action, comedy, and drama with a focus on Allu Arjun’s star power. The direction is energetic but occasionally formulaic.
📰 Critic Reviews
Duvvada Jagannadham looks more like a Shankar kind film with added entertainment, but minus proper foundation in story. Plus points of the film are Allu Arjun’s superb performance, Pooja Hegde, Subbaraju’s delusional comedy, dialogues and action episodes (especially pre-climax where director mixes emotion in the fight)…
Release date : June 23, 2017 123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5 Director : Harish Shankar Producer : Dil Raju Music Director : Devi…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3.25 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Strong opening weekend
- - Sustained good collections in Telugu states
- - Performed well in overseas markets
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics generally praised Allu Arjun’s performance and the film’s entertainment value, while noting the predictable plot and routine screenplay. The music and action sequences were highlighted as major positives.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham release in theatres?▾
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham released on 23 June 2017 (2017).
Is DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham a hit or flop?▾
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham online? OTT release date?▾
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham is available on ZEE5, YouTube, JioHotstar, provider-27, JioHotstar, JioHotstar. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham?▾
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham directed by Harish Shankar. Produced by Dil Raju.
Who are the main cast members of DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham?▾
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham stars Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde, Rao Ramesh.
What is the Tollybo rating for DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham?▾
Tollybo rates DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham?▾
Music for DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
What is the genre and runtime of DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham?▾
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham — Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Runtime: 160 minutes, Language: Telugu.