Dasara Movie (2023): Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer & Everything You Need to Know

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Dasara Movie Details
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Genres | Period, Action, Adventure, Drama |
Release date | 30 March 2023 |
Running time | 2hr 36min |
Certificate | U/A |
Starring | Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko |
Directed by | Srikanth Odela |
Written by | Srikanth Odela, Jella Srinath, Arjuna Paturi, Vamsi Krishna P. |
Produced by | Sudhakar Cherukuri, Ramana Rao Rudrapati |
Cinematography by | Sathyan Sooryan |
Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
Production Design by | Kolla Avinash |
Costume Design by | Ayesha Mariam |
Production Company | Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas |
Distributor | Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh), KRG Studios (Karnataka), AA Films (North India), Phars Film Co. (Overseas) |
Dasara Cast & Characters
- Nani as Dharani
- Keerthy Suresh as Vennela
- Dheekshith Shetty as Siddham Suryam “Suri”
- Dasara Siddhu as Chakali Venu, Dharani’s friend
- Shine Tom Chacko as Thurpugutta Chinna Nambi
- Samuthirakani as Thurpugutta Shivanna, Chinna Nambi’s father
- Raghu Babu as Babu Reddy
- Sai Kumar as Thurpugutta Rajanna, Shivanna’s step-brother
- Jhansi as Ramanamma, Vennela’s mother
- Shamna Kasim as Chinna Nambi’s wife
- Sai Dheena as Bangaram
- Rajsekhar Aningi as Inspector Nagaraju
- Raviteja Nannimala as Dharani’s friend
- Surabhi Prabhavathi as Suri’s mother
- Silk Smitha as herself (in graffiti)
Dasara Storyline
Set in 1995, The plot follows Dharani (Nani), a young ruffian from Veerlapally, who steals coal and boozes alcohol with his friends. Dharani lives with his grandma and spends most of his time with his buddies, Suri (Dheekshith Shetty) and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh). He loves Vennela since they were kids, but unfortunately, Vennela loves Suri. He sacrifices his love for her and decides to get the duo married. However, the trio’s lives are affected due to the politics in the village and Suri is mysteriously killed on the day of his marriage with Vennela. Baying for vengeance, Dharani sets off on a crusade to find the perpetrators.
About Dasara Movie
In October 2021, Nani’s next project was announced with the title Dasara under the direction of debutant Srikanth Odela, who assisted Sukumar in Nannaku Prematho and Rangasthalam.
It is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under his banner, Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas. The film was formally launched in February 2022.
Nani described Dasara as “pure raw, rustic, and adrenaline-rush of a film.” The film is set in the backdrop of Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani in Telangana.
Keerthy Suresh was cast as the female lead opposite Nani, which marks her second collaboration with him after Nenu Local, while Samuthirakani, Prakash Raj, Rajendra Prasad, Roshan Mathew, Sai Kumar, Zarina Wahab were signed on to play pivotal roles.
Principal photography commenced in March 2022. In April 2022, the makers shifted to Hyderabad to shoot a song. In July 2022, the third schedule commenced. The movie wrapped up shooting on 13 January 2023 and entered post-production ahead of its 30 March release.
The teaser for the film was released on 30 January 2023. The theatrical trailer of the film was launched on March 14, 2023.
Made on a budget of ₹65 crore, Dasara earned ₹23.2 crore on its opening day. It went on to collect ₹96.5 crore in India, ₹24.5 crore internationally, and ₹121 crore worldwide.
Nani and director Sonali Kulkarni’s second film, The Paradise, was officially announced on October 12, 2024, and is set for release on March 26, 2026.
Dasara was theatrically released on 30 March 2023. It was released in Telugu and dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The film received positive reviews from critics, emerging as a commercial success at the box office.
The digital rights of the film have been acquired by Netflix. The film premiered on Netflix on 27 April 2023 in Telugu and dubbed versions of Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. The Hindi version of the film premiered on 25 May 2023.
The film score and soundtrack album of the film is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. The music rights were acquired by Saregama.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1 | Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthaan | Kasarla Shyam | Rahul Sipligunj, Gotte Kanakavva, Gannora Dasa Laxmi, Palamuru Jangireddy, Narsanna | 4:05 |
2 | Ori Vaari | Sri Mani | Santhosh Narayanan | 3:37 |
3 | Chamkeela Angeelesi | Kasarla Shyam | Ram Miriyala, Dhee | 3:25 |
4 | Oh Ammalaalo Ammalaalo | Rehman | Anurag Kulkarni | 2:48 |
5 | Celebration of Vennela | — | Santhosh Narayanan | 0:47 |
6 | Cricket Rap | Kasarla Shyam, Shan Vincent de Paul | Shan Vincent de Paul, Santhosh Narayanan | 2:45 |
7 | Silk Bar | Gaddam Suresh | Narsanna, Kanakavva | 3:08 |
8 | Chithu | Gaddam Suresh | Kanakavva | 1:57 |
9 | Ee Dharani | Rehman | Anurag Kulkarni | 0:55 |
10 | Monna Badilo | Gaddam Suresh | Pavithra Chari | 4:42 |
Total length: | 28:10 |
Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Film – Telugu | Sudhakar Cherukuri | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Director – Telugu | Srikanth Odela | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Actor – Telugu | Nani | Won |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Actress – Telugu | Keerthy Suresh | Won |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Dheekshith Shetty | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Music Director – Telugu | Santhosh Narayanan | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | Kasarla Shyam (“Chamkeela Angeelesi”) | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu | Dhee (“Chamkeela Angeelesi”) | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Cinematographer | Sathyan Sooryan | Won |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Choreography | Prem Rakshith (“Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthaan”) | Won |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Production Design | Kolla Avinash | Won |
Filmfare Awards South | 3 August 2024 | Best Debut Director | Srikanth Odela | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Film – Telugu | Sudhakar Cherukuri | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Director – Telugu | Srikanth Odela | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Cinematographer – Telugu | Sathyan Sooryan | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Actor | Nani | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Actress – Telugu | Keerthy Suresh | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Dheekshith Shetty | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu | Shine Tom Chacko | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Debut Director – Telugu | Srikanth Odela | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Music Director – Telugu | Santhosh Narayanan | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Lyricist – Telugu | Sri Mani (“Ori Vaari”) | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 14 September 2024 | Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu | Dhee (“Chamkeela Angeelesi”) | Nominated |
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Dasara Budget & Box Office Collection
Budget | ₹65 crore |
Opening Day | ₹23.2 crore |
Domestic Collection | ₹96.5 crore |
International Collection | ₹24.5 crore |
Worldwide Collection | ₹121 crore |