Daaku Maharaaj” is a Telugu action drama released on January 12, 2025, directed by Bobby Kolli. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in dual roles, alongside Shraddha Srinath, Pragya Jaiswal, and Bobby Deol. The narrative intertwines themes of justice, revenge, and redemption, set against the contrasting backdrops of Madanapalle’s serene tea estates and the rugged terrains of the Chambal Valley.
Cast of Daaku Maharaaj
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nandamuri Balakrishna | Seetha Ram / Daaku Maharaaj | The protagonist, an engineer-turned-dacoit seeking justice. |
| Bobby Deol | Balwant Singh Thakur | The primary antagonist, a ruthless crime lord. |
| Pragya Jaiswal | Kaveri | Seetha Ram’s wife. |
| Shraddha Srinath | Nandini Thakur | Balwant Singh’s wife and a district collector. |
| Chandini Chowdary | Shivani | Nandini’s younger sister. |
| Urvashi Rautela | SI Janaki | A sub-inspector. |
| Ravi Kishan | MLA Trimurthulu Naidu | A corrupt politician. |
| Sachin Khedekar | Krishnamurthy | Nandini and Shivani’s father, a philanthropist. |
| Rishi | Bablu Singh Thakur | Balwant Singh’s nephew. |
| Pradeep Rawat | Bhavishya Bhai | Criminal associate. |
| Aadukalam Naren | Minister Udham Singh | A political figure. |
| Shine Tom Chacko | Special Force Inspector Stephen Raj | A police officer. |
| Makarand Deshpande | Govind Gujjar | Daaku Maharaaj’s henchman. |
| Harsha Vardhan | Abbavaram | Krishnamurthy’s son-in-law. |
| Himaja | Abbavaram’s wife | Krishnamurthy’s eldest daughter. |
| Sandeep Raj | Manohar Naidu | MLA Trimurthulu’s younger brother. |
| Divi Vadthya | Jhansi | Daaku Maharaaj’s henchwoman. |
| Ravi Kale | Maan Singh | Daaku Maharaaj’s henchman. |
| Sampath Ram | Daaku Maharaaj’s henchman | Loyal follower. |
| Praveena | Krishnamurthy’s wife | Family figure. |
| Vasu Inturi | Constable | A police officer. |
| Satya | Constable | Another police officer. |
Story of Daaku Maharaaj
In 1996, in the Madanapalle region, MLA Trimurthulu Naidu (Ravi Kishan) and his brother Manohar Naidu exploit a tea estate owned by philanthropist Krishna Murthy (Sachin Khedekar) for illegal activities, including smuggling animal skins and elephant tusks. Upon discovering these illicit operations, Krishna Murthy confronts the Naidu brothers, leading to threats against his family, particularly his young granddaughter, Vaishnavi. To protect her, a mysterious figure named Nanaji (Nandamuri Balakrishna) enters their lives as a driver. Unbeknownst to them, Nanaji is actually Seetha Ram, a former civil engineer who transformed into the feared dacoit, Daaku Maharaaj, after witnessing the atrocities committed by the mining mafia led by Balwant Thakur Singh (Bobby Deol) in the Chambal Valley.
The film unravels Seetha Ram’s journey from a law-abiding engineer to a vigilante dacoit, his mission to bring water and justice to the oppressed villagers, and his connection to Vaishnavi. As Daaku Maharaaj, he confronts both the local political corruption in Madanapalle and the overarching criminal empire of Balwant Thakur Singh, aiming to protect the innocent and avenge past wrongs.
