Movie Reviews 190

Story:   In the captivating film "Dasara" (2023), directed by Srikanth Odela, a compelling tale unfolds in the coal mines near Godavarikhani, Telangana. The story revolves around Dharani (Nani), a coal thief who resides with his grandmother in Veerlapally. Alongside his closest companions, Siddham "Suri" Suryam (Dheekshith Shetty) and Vennela (Keerthy Suresh), Dharani embarks on a journey of love and sacrifice. Dharani's affection for Vennela dates back to their childhood, but his heartbreakingly discovers that Vennela reciprocates Suri's love. Driven by his selflessness, Dharani decides to unite the two and sacrifices his own feelings. However, their relationship encounters a major hurdle when Vennela's mother, Ramanamma, vehemently opposes their union, primarily due to Suri's alleged association with coal theft. Determined to overcome these challenges, Dharani pleads with Ramanamma, eventually persuading her by winning a local cricket match. Howeve...