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Donga Naa Koduku, which was later renamed DNK due to certain issues, has finally arrived in theatres. Mouli, who shot to fame with Little Hearts, plays the lead role in this crime comedy drama. Here is our review of the film. Story: Eeshwar (Mouli), a careless youngster from Vizag, loses a huge amount of money through online betting. Struggling to clear his mounting debts, he comes up with a plan that lands him and his family in unexpected trouble. How Eeshwar gets out of this situation forms the rest of the story. Plus Points: Mouli fits the role well and does a good job of entertaining the audience. His comic timing works well in several scenes, and he manages to bring humour even to serious and emotional situations, giving the film a lighthearted feel. Babloo also manages to evoke a few laughs as Mouli’s sidekick. Ali and Rajitha deliver decent performances, while Gundu Sudarshan is adequate in his role. Nanda Gopal brings the required seriousness to the narrative, and Bhadram comes as a pleasant surprise. The interval twist sets up an interesting second half. The latter part works better, offering a good mix of tension, comedy, and twists, while the background score supports these moments well. Minus Points: With Mouli in the lead, the film naturally leans more towards comedy than a serious crime drama. The director follows this approach, though those expecting a more engaging crime thriller may not be fully satisfied with the treatment. The first half is just okay, offering limited entertainment. While the second half has some interesting moments, it suffers from pacing issues in a few places. The climax twist also falls short of complete satisfaction, as the conclusion lacks the impact needed to leave a strong impression. Heroine Sushmitha Shetty looks glamorous but gets very little screen time to make a mark. Her character is limited to a few scenes and does not add much value to the story. The combination of Priya and Raghu Babu could have generated more laughs, but their potential is not fully utilised. Technical Aspects: Debutant director Sreenu Kambala makes a decent attempt to keep the film entertaining. However, he could have focused more on natural comedy instead of relying on forced jokes. Editor Sreedhar Sompally could have trimmed a few scenes to fix the pacing issues and make the narrative tighter. Suriya Balaji’s cinematography is passable, while the production values are decent. Sinjith Yarramalli once again delivers a refreshing background score that adds depth to the proceedings. Verdict: DNK (Donga Naa Koduku)

DNK: Mouli’s Donga Naa Koduku title changed after censor objection

by 123telugu

After the massive success of Little Hearts, Mouli is now coming up with the crime comedy entertainer Donga Naa Koduku. The movie is set to hit the big screens on November 13.

Following an objection from the censor board over the title, the film will now be referred to by its acronym, DNK, instead of its full title. The new posters will also carry DNK as the title. The makers have commenced the promotional campaign with the release of a teaser and a song. The trailer will be launched soon.

Mythri Movie Makers is bankrolling the film. Sreenu Kambala has written and directed it, while Sushmita Shetty plays the female lead. Sinjith Yerramilli is composing the music.

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Ramayana: Surprising distribution strategy adopted down south

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Generally, when big-ticket Bollywood entertainers arrive, distributors try to schedule more shows for the Hindi version in South territories as well. Some major blockbusters like Dhurandhar The Revenge, Jawan, and Pathaan followed the same route.

However, the distribution strategy of Ramayana definitely comes across as surprising, with the Telugu and Kannada versions getting massive showcasing in major multiplexes. It was expected that single screens would prioritize the dubbed versions, but even high-end plexes are allocating a massive number of shows for the Telugu and Kannada versions.

Hyderabad and Bengaluru have been major contributors to Hindi cinema in the South for many years. Interestingly, the Hindi version here has been allocated almost the same number of shows as the dubbed versions. With this distribution model, Ramayana’s Hindi version is likely to lose out on some potential collections to its Telugu and Kannada versions.

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Scene initial bookings off to a strong start

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The advance bookings for Suriya’s Scene opened a while ago in Kerala, and the initial momentum is solid. The crime comedy has already crossed the 20K mark on BookMyShow, indicating strong demand.

The Tamil Nadu advance bookings are expected to open by tomorrow. The Tamil Nadu government has allowed 6 AM shows, which should help the Suriya starrer put up good numbers at the box office.

Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the movie stars Nazriya Fahadh as the female lead, while Naslen plays the antagonist. The big-ticket entertainer is jointly produced by Suriya, Jithu Madhavan, and Zhagaram Studios. Sushin Shyam is the music composer.

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