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Telugu film DNK panned by critics on release
The Story in Brief
The Telugu crime comedy ‘DNK (Donga Naa Koduku)’ released on Friday, 13 November 2026, has drawn largely negative reviews. Telugu360 rated it 1.75/5, calling it ‘one of the worst films in recent times’ and criticising debut director Sreenu Kambala for relying on cheap comedy. M9.news gave 1.5/5, saying Mouli, who impressed in ‘Little Hearts’, ‘tries too hard’ in a lead role that feels too big for him.
Both outlets note the comedy is forced, loud and chaotic, with poor casting and a far-fetched plot about a robbery. However, 123telugu.com awarded 2.5/5, finding Mouli’s comic timing works well in several scenes and praising the interval twist, though it says the climax lacks impact. The background score is a rare bright spot across reviews. The verdict from Telugu360 and M9.news is to avoid the movie even on streaming platforms.
Update, 13 November 2026: 123telugu.com, in a review published on Friday, 13 November 2026, gives DNK 2.5/5, finding Mouli’s comic timing effective and the interval twist promising, though it says the climax lacks impact. This rating is higher than the 1.75/5 from Telugu360 and 1.5/5 from M9.news, which both strongly advised against watching the film.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Telugu360 anchors its 1.75/5 rating on the film being ‘one of the worst in recent times’, led by cheap comedy and weak casting, while M9.news gives 1.5/5 and says Mouli tries too hard in a role too big for him. 123telugu.com offers the highest rating at 2.5/5, finding Mouli’s comic timing effective and the interval twist promising, though it notes the climax falls short. The differences reflect Telugu360 and M9.news focusing on the film’s loud, chaotic tone as a dealbreaker, whereas 123telugu grants some points for performance and moments. A balanced reading casts DNK as a largely panned crime comedy, with 123telugu.com acknowledging partial entertainment value that the other two dismiss outright.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): telugu360.com (neutral report), m9.news (neutral report), 123telugu.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
