Two stranger… One destination|Oct. 05, 2023|India|156 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bollywood;Drama;Romance
Description: **Dono 2023 Full Movie Overview**
**Storyline:**
“Dono” (meaning “Both”) is a romantic drama film in Hindi, released in 2023 and directed by Avnish S. Barjatya, marking his debut. The film was produced by Rajshri Productions and Jio Studios, with a cast featuring newcomers Rajveer Deol and Paloma Dhillon. The cinematography was handled by Chirantan Das, while the music was composed by the trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. Released on October 5, 2023, the storyline revolves around two individuals, Dev and Meghna, who meet at an extravagant wedding; Dev is a friend of the bride, while Meghna is a friend of the groom. The narrative delves into their evolving relationship.
In March 2021, it was announced that Avnish Barjatya, son of prominent filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, would be making his directorial debut with “Dono”. Rajveer Deol, son of actor Sunny Deol, and Paloma Dhillon, daughter of actress Poonam Dhillon, were chosen as the lead roles, signifying their entry into the film industry.
Critical Reception:
The film received mixed reviews from critics. Bollywood Hungama rated it 3 out of 5 stars, praising its simplicity and relatability while noting it requires positive word-of-mouth to succeed. Firstpost echoed this sentiment, awarding the film 3 out of 5 stars, commending the fresh writing but mentioning the lengthy runtime as a drawback. News18 India’s review also gave it 3 out of 5 stars, appreciating the story’s charm but pointing out its excessive length. In contrast, Rediff.com provided a lower rating of 2 out of 5 stars, criticizing the film for lacking emotional highs and relying too much on ordinary interactions among youth.
Cast director: Avnish S Barjatya
Cast actor: Rajveer Deol, Paloma Thakeria, Kanikka Kapur, Manik Papneja, Rohan Khurana, Aditya Nanda, Poojan Chhabra
Original name: दोनों