Daaku Maharaaj, directed by Bobby Kolli and starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Bobby Deol, and Shraddha Srinath, is set to hit theatres tomorrow.
Produced by Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainment, the film has generated a decent buzz ahead of its release.
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The film has been censored with a U/A certificate and has a runtime of 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 16 seconds—an ideal duration for its genre.
While the title promo of Daaku Maharaaj received unanimous praise, the trailer garnered only average responses. However, the recent release trailer has significantly raised audience expectations.
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The film’s visuals, including its color palette and cinematography, have drawn attention from cinephiles who appreciate high production values.
The songs of Daaku Maharaaj have received a mixed response. The track Dabidi Dibidi has been trolled on social media, but such reactions are not uncommon for Balayya’s films—these quirky moments are, in fact, part of the appeal.
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Balakrishna’s films are typically viewed with entertainment in mind rather than through a critical lens, and Daaku Maharaaj is expected to follow the same pattern. As long as the film caters to mass audiences, it is likely to succeed.
Balakrishna has enjoyed a strong box office streak with hits like Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, and Bhagavanth Kesari.
His recent films have delivered impressive opening numbers, with Veera Simha Reddy collecting a career-best ₹25 crore share in Telugu states on its first day.
Akhanda earned ₹15 crore on its opening day in 2021, while Bhagavanth Kesari started strong with ₹14 crore.
With Daaku Maharaaj, Balakrishna aims to continue this winning streak, while gearing up for Akhanda 2, slated for release in September. His consistent box office pull demonstrates his enduring relevance among Telugu audiences.
For director Bobby Kolli, this film is an opportunity to shed the “one-hit wonder” label following Waltair Veerayya.
Known for delivering inconsistent half-baked films, Bobby must prove he can craft a well-rounded cinematic experience with Daaku Maharaaj.
A solid outing here could cement his place as a top director in Telugu cinema.
With Game Changer’s underwhelming performance, Daaku Maharaaj has the best chance to become the biggest hit of Sankranti 2025.
