Daaku Maharaaj (2025) [Hindi]

 "Daaku Maharaaj," released on January 12, 2025, is a Telugu-language period action film directed by Bobby Kolli. The movie features Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, with Bobby Deol making his Telugu debut as the antagonist. The supporting cast includes Urvashi Rautela, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath. The film's music is composed by Thaman S, and cinematography is handled by Vijay Kartik Kannan. citeturn0search23

Plot Summary: The narrative follows Sitaram (Nandamuri Balakrishna), a dedicated civil engineer who transforms into the dacoit Daaku Maharaaj to protect a village in distress. He later disguises himself as a car driver, Nanaji, to safeguard a young girl, Vaishnavi (Veda Agarwal), and her family. The story delves into his motivations for adopting these personas and his confrontations with the Thakur brothers, particularly Balawanth Singh Thakur (Bobby Deol). citeturn0search

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Critical Reception: The film has garnered mixed reviews from critics:

• The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising Balakrishna's commanding performance and the stylish action sequences. The review noted that while the film doesn't reinvent storytelling, it offers an engaging cinematic experience for fans. citeturn0search0

• The Hindu highlighted the film's visual strengths, including slick action sequences and impressive cinematography. However, it pointed out narrative inconsistencies and underdeveloped supporting characters, suggesting that the film is more style than substance. citeturn0search1

• IMDb users have given the film a rating of 6.9 out of 10, indicating generally favorable audience reception. citeturn0search2

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• Title: Daaku Maharaaj

• Release Date: January 12, 2025

• Genre: Period Action, Masala

• Director: Bobby Kolli

• Main Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Urvashi Rautela, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath

• Music Composer: Thaman S

• Cinematography: Vijay Kartik Kannan

• Production Companies: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, Srikara Studios

• Language: Telugu

• Country: India

• IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

• Critical Ratings:

• The Times of India: 3.5/5
• The Hindu: Mixed Review

These details can assist in understanding the film's positioning and reception in the digital landscape.