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Daruvu
In Yamalokam retirement age comes from Senior Yama and he gives charge to his Son. However experienced Chitragupta is retained much to his disappointment. He decides to teach a lesson to new Yama and plans to get a person from Bhulokam who can create chaos in Yamalokam. That person turns out to be Bullet Raja a mass character. He falls in love with Taapsee. Though he is yet to complete his lifespan,Chitragupta plays a game and Bullet Raja gets killed only to come to hell. Here he discovers the plot and demands to get back to earth. Since his body has perished, Yama and Chitragupta send him inside the home ministers body. What happens from there and how things change forms rest of the story.
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Plot Summary
A young man, Balu, is murdered and his soul gets into the body of a powerful underworld don, Bullet Raja. Balu then seeks revenge against those who killed him, using the don's body and influence. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a larger conspiracy involving divine intervention and the balance of good and evil.
Critical Reception
Daruvu received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While the action sequences and Ravi Teja's dual performance were occasionally praised, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot, weak screenplay, and excessive length. The fantasy elements and the plot's execution failed to impress most reviewers, leading to a generally disappointing reception.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and convoluted screenplay that struggles to balance action and fantasy elements.
Ravi Teja's energetic performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the movie.
The lengthy runtime and predictable plot contribute to a tedious viewing experience.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a mixed bag, with some appreciating the action and Ravi Teja's efforts, while others were disappointed by the unoriginal story and poor execution.
Fun Fact
The film's plot involves the protagonist's soul transferring into another person's body, a trope that has been used in several other Indian films.
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