T Venkata Raman

Raju Gari Dongalu (2025) swings between chaos and comedy, all thanks to this eccentric family of thieves who seriously can’t catch a break. The patriarch, Raju, thinks he’s the brains of the operation—except, well, he’s not. His two kids are a whole circus act themselves. One’s a tech whiz who can’t hack his own phone without locking himself out, and the other is convinced she can talk her way out of literally any situation (spoiler: she can’t). Every heist they plan, something goes sideways. Like, one second they’re about to bust open a safe, next thing you know, grandma’s lost in the neighbor’s house, charming her way into free snacks. There’s this wild cat-and-mouse game with a cop who’s as weirdly obsessed with Raju as he is with his own mustache. The plot zips around, stacking up one ridiculous twist after another. It’s got slapstick, some heart, and honestly, way too many disguises. And hey, it’s not just about the loot. In between the trainwrecks, you get these moments where the family actually pulls together—usually by accident—because, in the end, even thieves need each other. There’s a bit of old-school masala, a dash of self-aware humor, and just enough chaos that you’re never really sure who’s conning who. Expect a wild ride, some genuine laughs, and a family that, somehow, always lands on its feet—just not quite where they expected.