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Dandupalya 3 (2018): Cast & Plot

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Dandupalya 3 is a 2018 crime thriller directed by Srinivasa Raju, starring Makrand Deshpande as Krishna, P. Ravi Shankar and Sanjjanaa Galrani. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Dandupalya 3 (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Srinivasa Raju
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
Kannada
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The story

What Is Dandupalya 3 About?

The premise of Dandupalya 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Srinivas Raju concludes his Dandupalya series with this third film. It brings to a close the story of the notorious Dandupalya gang, which has garnered significant critical recognition in both Kannada and Telugu cinema. The film aims to provide a final chapter to the franchise's narrative.

Dandupalya 3 Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Dandupalya 3 Cast & Characters

Makrand Deshpande leads the cast as Krishna, with P. Ravi Shankar as Inspector Chalapathi and Sanjjanaa Galrani as Chandri. Directed by Srinivasa Raju; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Srinivasa Raju

More films directed by Srinivasa Raju: Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi, Dandupalya 2, Shivam and Dandupalya.

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Plot

Dandupalya 3 Plot Summary

What happens in Dandupalya 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Krishna, the gang leader, becomes the central figure as the film charts the brutal rise of a criminal network that stretches from rural villages into a growing city. After Abhivyakti’s sensational news, Inspector Chalapathi confronts the gang and questions how they appear so innocent, unpacking a disturbing lineage of crime that seems to flow through generations. He explains how young minds are shaped by harsh, relentless discipline from their mothers, conditioning them to survive more violence in the future, and even to drink donkey’s blood to harden their bodies. This grim background sets the stage for a gang whose methods evolve as Bengaluru expands by absorbing nearby villages, drawing its members into urban life and opportunity—and danger.

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The whole story of Dandupalya 3, scene by scene

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Dandupalya 3 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dandupalya 3.

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How Well Do You Know Dandupalya 3?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the central gang leader featured in the film?

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Dandupalya 3 Also Known As

Also known as “Dandupalyam 3”.

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  • Dandupalyam 3

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FAQ

Dandupalya 3 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dandupalya 3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dandupalya 3?

Dandupalya 3 runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Dandupalya 3 released?

Dandupalya 3 was released on February 2, 2018.

Who directed Dandupalya 3?

Dandupalya 3 was directed by Srinivasa Raju.

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Who is in the cast of Dandupalya 3?

Dandupalya 3 stars Makrand Deshpande as Krishna, P. Ravi Shankar as Inspector Chalapathi and Sanjjanaa Galrani as Chandri, among 7 credited actors.

Does Dandupalya 3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Dandupalya 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dandupalya 3 in?

The original language of Dandupalya 3 is Kannada.

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