Daaku Maharaaj
Movie Review: Daaku Maharaaj (2025)
Daaku Maharaaj is an action drama film directed in Telugu. It hit the screens on January 12, 2025, by Bobby Kolli. The protagonist of the film is Nandamuri Balakrishna. Supporting artistes include Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, and Urvashi Rautela. Thaman S composed the audio, and cinematography was rendered by Vijay Kartik Kannan.
Plot Summary
The story is about Sitaram, called Daaku Maharaaj. He is a vigilante who goes after corrupt people, like police officers, businessmen, lawyers, and politicians. His actions make Balwant Singh Thakur very angry. Balwant is a cruel businessman who wants to build a chemical factory in Sitaram's village. As Balwant scares the villagers, Sitaram chooses to fight him. This leads to a struggle between right and wrong.
Performances
Nandamuri Balakrishna as Sitaram/Daaku Maharaaj: Balakrishna is excellent in his role, with the duality of a dreaded vigilante and a savior of the oppressed.
Bobby Deol as Balwant Singh Thakur: Deol makes a Telugu debut with this film, playing the antagonist with conviction, adding depth to the menace of the character.
Pragya Jaiswal as Kaveri: Jaiswal brings grace to her role, contributing to the emotional narrative of the film.
Shraddha Srinath as Nandini Thakur: Srinath's role as the district collector and villainous antagonist's wife brings in much depth into the plot.
Urvashi Rautela as SI Janaki: The female character in the movie is very important as the role of a sub-inspector is done by Rautela.
Key Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Bobby Kolli |
| Cast | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Urvashi Rautela |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Themes | Vigilantism, Justice, Corruption |
| Cinematography | Vijay Kartik Kannan |
| Music | Thaman S |
| Release Date | January 12, 2025 |
| Runtime | 144 minutes |
| Language | Telugu |
Trailer
Direction and Writing
Director Bobby Kolli comes up with an interesting storyline that blends action with social messages. The screenplay, written by K. Chakravarthy Reddy, Hari Mohana Krishna, and Vineeth Potluri, maintains a good flow, but some of the plot twists might seem a bit predictable.
Cinematography
Vijay Kartik Kannan's cinematography shows the rural landscape well, making the film look real. Action scenes are very well done and add to the exciting visual charm of the film.
Music
Thaman S's music fits well with the movie. It has folk-inspired songs and a very strong background score that makes those important scenes much better. "The Rage of Daaku" and "Chinni" are particularly great songs.
Conclusion
Daaku Maharaaj is a mix of action and drama, with strong acting, especially by Nandamuri Balakrishna. The film has a familiar story, but its focus on justice and corruption makes it interesting for fans of this type of movie.
