Bhale Dongalu (transl. Efficient Thieves) is a 2008 Telugu-language black comedy con film, produced by Sakhamuri Panduranga Rao, Bellamkonda Suresh on Sri Lakshmi Devi Productions banner and directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar.[1] A remake of the film Bonnie and Clyde, the film stars Tarun, Ileana, Jagapati Babu and music composed by K.M. Radha Krishnan.[2] It received mixed reviews upon release.[3]
| Bhale Dongalu | |
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 Movie poster | |
| Directed by | K. Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Screenplay by | K. Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Dialogues by | |
| Story by | Aditya Chopra |
| Produced by | Sakhamuri Panduranga Rao Bellamkonda Suresh (presents) |
| Starring | Tarun Ileana Jagapati Babu |
| Cinematography | Jagan JRJ |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
| Music by | K. M. Radha Krishnan |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Devi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
The film begins with Ramu a young charm who has lofty dreams to become a business tycoon. However, his middle-class father always warns regarding his livelihood and proclaims him to acquire a fine job. Similarly, Jyothi a pretty girl aspires to become a top-most model but her elders forcibly fix her alliance. So, the two quits the house to make their dreams come true and acquainted on the train journey. On board, their baggage is stolen and they stand on the road without a single penny. Presently, the pair split on their ways where they face backlash. Ramu is deceived by a pawn vendor and Jyothi is kicked out of the beauty contest. At night, the duet reconciles at the railway station and mutually shares their grief. Thus, the match discerns the mainstream of the world and chooses the path of crime with the title Romeo & Juliet.
Therefrom, the twosome begins swindling the elite parties, helping the destitute, fruitfully making con after con, and falling in love. Presently, they shift to Hyderabad and en route amiable to cute kid Chinnari. Forthwith, they wittily loot a showroom owned by a bloodthirsty drug kingpin Veeraraju which incenses him and ascertains to hunt them regardless. Besides, DCP Yugandhar a jokester cop is charged to seize Romeo & Juliet. Veeraraju browbeats Yugandhar regarding Romeo & Juliet when he flares up on him that panicky Veeraraju. Plus, Yugandhar challenges to get hold of him along with Romeo & Juliet. Meanwhile, Romeo & Juliet is cognizant that Chinnari is an ailed heart patient who must get operated on soon for which 10 lakhs is necessary.
Hence, to this day they directly sharp practice Veeraraju by sticking fake drugs to him, and his men continuously chase them. Following the night, Yugandhar encounters Romeo & Juliet in a pub as unbeknownst and makes fun with them. The next day, Veeraraju rages on Yugandhar, accuses him that he is mingled with Romeo & Juliet, and even higher officials give him an ultimatum. Parallelly, Romeo & Juliet succeeds in helping pay for Chinnari's surgery and attempts to abscond. But unfortunately, they are captured by Veeraraju who seeks to slay them. At the last minute, Yugandhar land for their rescue ceases Veeraraju, and apprehend Romeo & Juliet. Now Veeraraju ploys to slaughter Yugandhar with Romeo & Juliet and plants a bomb at the Police Station which explodes. Here, Yugandhar tactically makes the counterattack by skipping Romeo & Juliet from prison also destroyed the criminal career and back to their home. At last, it is shown that Veeraraju is sentenced, Yugandhar is transferred to traffic, and the turtle dove's parents decide to knit them. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Jyothi.
Cast edit
- Tarun as Ramu (Ram) / Romeo
- Ileana as Jyothi / Juliet
- Jagapati Babu as DCP Yugandhar
- Pradeep Rawat as Veerraju
- Chandra Mohan as Ram's father
- Brahmanandam as Vengala Rao
- Mallikarjuna Rao as Kotaiah
- Sunil as cab driver
- Venu Madhav as truck driver
- M. S. Narayana as Adarsham
- Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Veerraju's brother-in-law
- Chitram Seenu as bouquet seller
- Ananth Babu as jewellery shop owner
- Kallu Krishna Rao as TC
- Kadambari Kiran
- Gundu Sudharshan
- Uttej
- Malladi Raghava
- Vallabhaneni Janardhan
- C. V. L. Narasimha Rao as Jyoti's father
- Jenny as jewellery shop owner
- Narsing Yadav as Veerraju's henchman
- Annapoorna as Jyoti's grand mother
- Sudha
- Hema
- Shanoor Sana
- Charmy Kaur as Raksha in an item number "Neethone"
Soundtrack edit
| Bhale Dongalu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 25:50 | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | K.M. Radha Krishnan | |||
| K.M. Radha Krishnan chronology | ||||
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The music was composed by K.M. Radha Krishnan.[4] The music was released by the Aditya Music company.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Romeo Juliet" | Sahithi | Tippu | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Neethone" | Vanamali | Shaan, Geetha Madhuri | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Panchadara Yedarilo" | Veturi | Tippu,Gayatri | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Manasulo Nuvvena" | Ramajogayya Sastry | K. S. Chithra, Udit Narayan | 4:31 |
| 5. | "Pasandaina Vela" | Vennelakanti | K. S. Chithra | 4:37 |
| 6. | "Chota Chota" | Chandrabose | Tippu | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 25:50 | |||
Reception edit
A critic from Idlebrain.com wrote that "Bhale Dongalu might disappoint if you had already watched Banti aur Babli".[5] A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "Whether you like Bhale Dongalu or not depends mostly on whether you've seen Bunty Aur Babli and whether you liked it. If you haven't seen the original, then this one will possibly appear novel and entertaining, even if it's a bit of a drag".[6]
References edit
- ^ "Bhale Dongalu review. Bhale Dongalu Bollywood movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com.
- ^ "Charmi in 'Bhale Dongalu' - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 3 April 2008.
- ^ "'Bhale Dongalu' fight it out - Malayalam News". IndiaGlitz.com. 18 February 2008.
- ^ "Music launch - Bhale dongalu". Idlebrain.com. 13 March 2008.
- ^ "Telugu Movie review - Bhale Dongalu". Idlebrain.com. 11 April 2008.
- ^ Mundoli, Ravi. "Bhale Dongalu Review". Full Hyderabad.
