Jr NTR Praises Sivaji's 'Dhandoraa', Calls It 'Deeply Thought-Provoking'

• Sivaji's film Dhandoraa faced initial backlash and was pulled from cinemas due to the lead actor's controversial comments on women's dressing.
• Jr NTR's public endorsement of Dhandoraa, calling it 'deeply thought-provoking and powerful,' shifted the narrative around the film.
• The social drama, directed by Muralikanth Devasoth, explores caste hierarchy and its tragic consequences in a Telangana village.
• Despite its initial theatrical failure, Dhandoraa found a second life and steady traction on Amazon Prime Video, trending in the top ten.
• Sivaji's performance as an egotistic father consumed by caste hatred is central to the film's impact and resonated with Jr NTR.

Why It Matters: Jr NTR's endorsement revived Dhandoraa, a social drama that overcame initial controversy to find success on OTT.