Jr NTR praises Dhandoraa: The Sivaji starrer sees a sudden surge, trends on OTT
Jr NTR surprised one and all after he praised Sivaji's Dhandoraa which was in the news as many called for a ban on the film due to Sivaji's insensitive comments on women.
Last Updated: 01.51 PM, Jan 20, 2026
Dhandoraa was promoted aggressively ahead of its release. However, just a day before the premiere shows, the main lead, Sivaji, made some sensational comments about women’s dressing, which grabbed headlines everywhere.
Where to stream Dhandoraa on OTT?
Ever since the film landed on OTT, it has become a talking point and even trended in Amazon Prime Video’s top ten list for a few days. OTTplay subscribers can stream the social drama with a special top-up option.
Jr NTR praises Sivaji's Dhandoraa
Things have gone to another level as none other than Jr NTR watched the film and loved it big time. Taking to social media, he stated: “Just watched #Dhandoraa. Deeply thought-provoking and powerful. Outstanding performances by Sivaji garu, Navdeep, Nandu, Ravi Krishna, and Bindu Madhavi throughout… Hats off to director Murali Kanth garu for the strong writing and for executing such a rooted story so well. Ravindra Banerjee garu, kudos to you for backing this effort. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for supporting and being part of such a remarkable film.”
This came as a massive surprise even for the makers, who were pleasantly shocked. Things have changed quickly, and those who missed the film in theaters have now started streaming it on OTT. Social media is filled with messages praising the film, and even those who initially wanted it to be banned are now speaking positively about the drama narrated in it.
What is the storyline of Dhandoraa?
Dhandoraa was directed by Muralikanth Devasoth and is set in a small village in Telangana. Sivaji plays an egotistic father who favors only men from his own caste. When he refuses to marry his daughter into another caste, she takes her own life, leaving everyone stunned. How Sivaji’s character redeems himself, the issues he faces, and how the emotional turmoil affects everyone around him form the core story of the film.
Ever since Sivaji made a comeback with #90s, he has been getting solid roles. His performance in Nani’s Court stunned audiences. In Dhandoraa, he took it a step further by portraying a man filled with hatred, and this aspect of his performance has clearly impressed Jr. NTR.
What is Sivaji's latest controversy all about?
Going back in time, Sivaji was brutally trolled, and amid all this controversy, the film was affected in theaters as a section of women, along with several prominent female celebrities from the industry, demanded a ban on Dhandoraa.
All this went against the film, and it was pulled out of theaters within just a week. It is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Those who missed the film can stream it on OTTplay Premium with a special top-up option. Stay tuned for more.
Dhandoraa movie FAQs
Q. Who are the main leads in Dhandoraa?
A. Nandu, Sivaji, Navdeep, and Bindu Madhavi are the main leads in Dhandoraa.
Q. Who is the director of Dhandoraa
A. Muralikanth has directed the Telugu film, which is based on honour killings and caste bias.
Q. Where to stream Dhandoraa after its release?
A. You can stream the Telugu film Dhandoraa on Amazon Prime Video. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch the film with a top-up option