Daruvu (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2012, Daruvu is an action, comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Siva, running about 161 minutes. “Rajaa... Kajaa” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In Yamalokam retirement age comes from Senior Yama and he gives charge to his Son. However experienced Chitragupta is retained much to his disappointment. He decides to teach a lesson to new Yama and plans to get a person from Bhulokam who can create chaos in Yamalokam. That person turns out to be Bullet Raja a mass character. He falls in love with Taapsee. Though he is yet to complete his lifespan,Chitragupta plays a game and Bullet Raja gets killed only to come to hell. Here he discovers the plot and demands to get back to earth. Since his body has perished, Yama and Chitragupta send him inside the home ministers body. What happens from there and how things change forms rest of the story.

Who’s in it. Daruvu stars Ravi Teja as Ravindra, Taapsee Pannu as Shweta, Sayaji Shinde as Balaram and Prabhu as Yama Jr, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Daruvu has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daruvu page.

If you liked it. Fans of Daruvu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Daruvu (2012)?
In US, Daruvu is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Daruvu worth watching?
Daruvu holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Daruvu?
Daruvu stars Ravi Teja, Taapsee Pannu, Sayaji Shinde, Prabhu and Kaikala Satyanarayana.
When was Daruvu released?
Daruvu was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.