Don (2007) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Don (2007) Review
Don (2007) — a Telugu action, crime, drama movie directed by Raghava Lawrence. The cast includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty, Raghava Lawrence. Surya lives a middle-classed lifestyle along with his honest father who is a Police Inspector. When his father arrests a gangster, he is killed, leaving Surya alone to fend for himself. He overcomes many problems, comes to the rescue of a young boy, Jadhav, and together they assist other oppressed y... Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 20 Dec 2007. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Don(2007)
Telugu · Action, Crime, Drama
2h 25m · 20 Dec 2007
Writer: Basheer, Raghava Lawrence, Abburi Ravi
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Don is a Telugu action film revolving around the life of a powerful and influential man named Don. The story explores his rise in the underworld, his relationships, and the conflicts he faces with rivals and law enforcement, blending action, drama, and romance.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Strong and charismatic portrayal of the titular Don, commanding screen presence.
Anushka Shetty: Effective as the female lead, bringing charm and emotional depth.
Raghava Lawrence: Energetic supporting role with notable action sequences.
Raghava Lawrence: Supporting role with adequate screen time.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Veteran actor delivering a solid performance.
Anushka Shetty: Supporting role with convincing portrayal.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Nagarjuna's powerful performance
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Stylish presentation
- ✓Good chemistry between lead actors
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Weak screenplay in parts
- ✕Lack of novelty in direction
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
🎬 Direction & Writing
Raghava Lawrence's direction focuses on commercial elements with emphasis on action and style, but the narrative lacks freshness and depth, relying on tried-and-tested formulas.
📰 Critic Reviews
Overall, Don’t Trouble the Trouble begins with an interesting fantasy concept but struggles to turn that idea into an engaging film. Slow narration, stretched scenes, weak writing and emotions that fail to connect make the journey tedious. Despite having Fahadh Faasil at the centre and a premise with considerable poten…
Don’t Trouble The Trouble falls short of expectations because of the pale writing and poor narration.
On the whole, Don’t Trouble the Trouble is a fantasy comedy that works only in bits and pieces. Fahadh Faasil shoulders the film with immense effort, and young Ssara Palekar makes a delightful impression. However, a dragging second half, predictable writing, and weak emotional stakes pull the film down significantly. C…
First half is alright with a good twist in the interval. Second half has got interesting screenplay. On the flip side, the comedy (Brahmanandam & Pruthvi) should have been better in first half and orphanage episodes in second half appear prolonged. On a whole, Dongata is a thriller with an interesting screenplay. Donga…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1.75 | |
| 2.25 | |
| 2.25 | |
| 2.75 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics generally appreciated Nagarjuna's performance and the film's action sequences but pointed out the predictable plot and weak screenplay as major drawbacks. The film received mixed to average reviews overall.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Don release in theatres?▾
Don released on 20 December 2007 (2007).
Is Don a hit or flop?▾
Don is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Don online? OTT release date?▾
Don is available on aha, iTunes, MX Player from 25 January 2020.
Who directed Don?▾
Don directed by Raghava Lawrence.
Who are the main cast members of Don?▾
Don stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty, Raghava Lawrence.
What is the Tollybo rating for Don?▾
Tollybo rates Don 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Don?▾
Don — Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.