Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage

Storyline

Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage (2022) is a Kannada crime thriller that intricately weaves multiple stories occurring over a single night in Bengaluru. The film follows Naveen Shankar, Aishani Shetty, Yash Shetty, Siddu Moolimani, and Bala Rajwadi as characters whose lives unexpectedly intersect, leading to suspenseful, dramatic, and sometimes tragic consequences. Through its hyperlink narrative, the movie explores themes of human choice, moral dilemmas, addiction, redemption, and the unforeseen ripple effects of actions. With intense performances, gripping storytelling, evocative music by Ronada Bakkesh and Karthik Chennoji Rao, and striking cinematography by Keertan Poojary, the film immerses viewers in a tense, urban thriller that highlights the delicate threads connecting human lives.

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Tagline

“Every life is connected, every choice has a consequence.”

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A=13+

Trivia

• The film is a hyperlink crime thriller, a relatively rare narrative style in Kannada cinema.
• The story unfolds entirely over a single night in Bengaluru, creating a tense and immersive experience.
• Naveen Shankar won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada (2022) for his performance.
• The movie was praised for its innovative storytelling, complex narrative, and multi-character arcs.

Goofs

• Some background characters appear inconsistently between scenes.
• Minor continuity errors in vehicle placement and street signage during night sequences.
• Certain scenes depicting drug use show small inconsistencies in props and positioning.

Quotes

• “Every choice you make ripples through someone else’s life.”
• “In the night of the city, our lives collide like invisible threads.”
• “Redemption is found where you least expect it.”

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• End credits feature animated sequences depicting the interconnections between all main characters.
• Short behind-the-scenes clips of action and chase sequences are shown during the credits.

Connections

• The film shares thematic similarities with hyperlink cinema like City of God and Crash, where multiple stories intersect.
• Explores issues of urban crime, moral dilemmas, and personal redemption, resonating with contemporary social thrillers.

Soundtracks

• Music Composers: Ronada Bakkesh, Karthik Chennoji Rao
• Notable Tracks:
• “Midnight Threads” – Suspenseful theme highlighting intersecting storylines.
• “Urban Shadows” – Atmospheric background score for night-time sequences.
• “Redemption’s Path” – Emotional track during character resolution sequences.