| Directed by | Srikanth Odela |
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| Written by | Srikanth Odela Jella Srinath Arjuna Paturi Vamsi Krishna P. |
| Produced by | Sudhakar Cherukuri |
| Starring | Nani Keerthy Suresh |
| Cinematography | Sathyan Sooryan |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Production company | Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas |
Gist of the Story
Since they were young children, Dharani (Nani), Suri (Deekshith Shetty), and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh) have been pals. Dasara’s tale is about a young hero who hangs out with his mob and how one incident alters his course in life.
Detailed Plot
Friends since their early years are Dharani (Nani), Suri (Deekshith Shetty), and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh). Dharani cares deeply about Vennela, but he gives up on her when he learns that Suri also has feelings for her. For a living, Dharani and Suri begin stealing coal from moving wagons. Vennela is an instructor at an Anganwadi program. The village’s only supply of alcohol for the town’s addicted men is a place called Silk Bar. Stepbrothers Rajanna and Shivanna compete for the position of Sarpanch in their village, and whomever wins that position controls Silk Bar. At this point, Vennela and Suri get married, and an unexpected incident happens. The remaining of the narrative focuses on Dharani’s pursuit of justice.
Artistes’ Performances
Nani is a unique actor who has demonstrated his charm countless times. As Nani remade himself for Dasara, the entire time, we only see Dharani. Nani’s best performance to far is without a doubt Dasara. Nani performed superbly in every scene, from the dialect and appearance to the dramatic scenes and the action portions. Keerthy Suresh too gets a major makeover for Dasara. She is excellent as well, and she and Nani get along well. She has a crucial role in the story and consistently performs effectively. Her conversational delivery gives the action a more grounded feel. Dheekshith Shetty stands out with his classy act in addition to Nani and Keerthy Suresh. Another significant part in the film is played by Shine Tom Chacko. He deserves praise for his modest screen time as one of the pals. Sai Kumar, Jhansi, and Poorna were given conventional parts, and they performed as such. To everyone’s amazement, Samuthirakhani was given a minor part.
Direction / Technical Side
Writers Jella Srinath, Arjuna Paturi, and Vamsi Krishna P, along with director Srikanth Odela, write a tale that touches on issues like caste discrimination, brotherhood, grief, politics, alcoholism, a little mythology, and other things. Regarding the presentation, the filmmaker successfully maintained the subject and setting from beginning to end. The villain’s persona lacks the intensity and force that it should. The villain character mainly appears weak and inferior, whereas the remaining lead cast members deliver excellent performances. Much of the connection between Nani and Dharani is featured in the first half of the film, which develops its premise. The majority of the time during the first half until the pre-interval, the pace slows down. The plot advances, yet there are times when it seems to drag. The half-time break prepares the proper setting for the later part.
There are lows and highs specific to the second half. The majority of the time, emotions dominate the plot twists. The events between Dharani and Vennela are highlighted as the second half begins on a predictable note. The film’s climax, which has a twist, brings it to a close after the anticipated events and a significant slowdown in speed. Santhosh Narayanan, the film’s music director, provides the best music, which enhances numerous sequences. The work of Sathyan Sooryan is excellent. Particularly in the night sequences, his camerawork appears to be highly sophisticated. In order to make Dasara an entertaining film, editing might have been improved, and editor Naveen Nooli should really have cut numerous scenes in the second half.
Verdict; Dasara is an overall gritty action drama with a standout performance by Nani. He carried the movie from beginning to end. The movie is a great pick to spend the weekend, with the exception of a few sluggish sections in the second half. Overall; Dasara is an emotional roller coaster with a generally predictable plot.