Dongalunnaru Jaagratha

Dongalunnaru Jaagratha is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language survival crime thriller film directed by Sathish Tripura and, produced by Suresh Productions and Guru Films. Dongalunnaru Jaagratha features Simha Koduri, Samuthirakani and Preethi Asrani in primary roles. The film is influenced by the Argentine film 4x4 (2019).

Plot
Raju is a small time thief who hides his identity from his wife, Neeraja. One day, he goes to a car theft and gets stuck in the car. He tries all ways to get out of the car but fails. How will he get out of the car? Who trapped him in the car? What is his motive? These questions form the plot.

Cast

 * Simha Koduri as Raju
 * Samuthirakani as Chakravarthi
 * Preethi Asrani as Neeraja
 * Srikanth Iyengar as cop

Reception
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Dongalunnaru Jagratha is an interesting attempt in the genre of survival mystery" and added that the film was "thought-provoking". A critic from 123Telugu said that "On the whole, Dongallunaru Jagartta has a decent premise but is marred by lack of gripping thrills and moving emotions".