Darja (film) explained

Darja
Director:	Saleem Malik
Producer:	Siva Sankar Paidipati
Starring:	Sunil Anasuya Bharadwaj
Cinematography:	Darshan
Editing:	M R Varma
Music:	Rap Rock Shakeel
Studio:	PSS Entertainments
Country:	India
Language:	Telugu
Runtime:	125 minutes

Darja is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Saleem Malik. The film was produced by Siva Sankar Paidipati under the banner of PSS Entertainments and features Sunil and Anasuya Bharadwaj in lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 22 July 2022^[1] and also streamed on Aha on October 18, 2022.^[2] The film received mixed reviews from critics^[3] and was a commercial failure.^[4]

Cast

• Sunil as ACP Paidipati Shiva Shankar
• Anasuya Bharadwaj as Kanaka Mahalakshmi
• Prudhvi Raj
• Aamani
• Shankar
• Naga Mahesh

Production

The first look poster of the film was released on 24 October 2021 in the presence of Kamineni Srinivas.^[5] The principal photography of the film started in 2021 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad,^[6] and was primarily shot across Bhimavaram and Machilipatnam.^[7]

Reception

Subbarao Nagabhiru of NTV gave the series 1.5/5 stars.^[8] Srivathsan Nadadhur of OTT Play rated the series 1/5 stars.^[9]

ABP Desam rated the series 1/5.^[10] The Times of India rated the series 2.75/5.^[11]

External links

• • Darja on Aha

Notes and References

1. News: Anasuya Bharadwaj starrer 'Darja' gears up for theatrical release . The Times of India . 12 July 2022 .
2. Web site: Darja, streaming on aha, is a poorly made, old-fashioned revenge drama .
3. Web site: Anasuya's Darja Opens to Tremendous Response: Says Producers . 23 July 2022 .
4. Web site: Top 5: Shocking Disasters and Utter Flops . 25 July 2022 .
5. Web site: Sunil, Anasuya team up for an action entertainer . 24 October 2021 .
6. Web site: We have made the film as the best quality product: 'Darja' producers .
7. Web site: Anasuya Bharadwaj in upcoming action entertainer . 23 October 2021 .
8. Web site: Darja Movie Review : దర్జా రివ్యూ . 22 July 2022 .
9. Web site: Darja review: Sunil and Anasuya Bharadwaj are wasted in this pointless actioner .
10. Web site: దర్జా రివ్యూ: లేడీ డాన్‌గా అనసూయ, ఏసీపీగా సునీల్ - 'దర్జా'గా చూడొచ్చా? సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే . 22 July 2022 .
11. News: 'Darja' review: Anasuya Bhardwaj packs a punch with her fearless performance . The Times of India . 19 August 2022 .