DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham

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DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham

2017
Movie
160 min
Telugu

A righteous young man who helps everyone gain their rightful justice, gets recruited as an undercover agent to work on a high profile case that involves a crime lord working for a corrupt minister who also happens to be the father of his romantic interest.

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IMDb6.3/10
Google Users76%
Director: Harish ShankarGenres: Action, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows Duvvada Jagannadham, a Brahmin priest who leads a double life as a vigilante named DJ, dispensing justice to corrupt businessmen and criminals. He orchestrates elaborate schemes to expose and take down a ruthless industrialist named Bokka Venkateswara Rao, all while juggling his romantic pursuits and maintaining his unassuming public persona.

Critical Reception

DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham received mixed reviews from critics. While the performances of Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde, along with the action sequences and comedy, were often praised, the film was criticized for its predictable plot, excessive length, and inconsistent tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Allu Arjun's dual role and energetic performance were a highlight.

  • The action choreography and comedy elements received some appreciation.

  • The film's narrative was criticized for being formulaic and lengthy.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally pointed to Allu Arjun's strong performance and the entertaining action and comedy as positives. However, many viewers found the plot to be unoriginal and the runtime to be too long, which detracted from the overall experience.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first collaboration between popular actor Allu Arjun and director Harish Shankar.

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