| Blood Roses | |
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| Directed by | M Gururanjan (a.k.a MGR) |
| Written by | MGR |
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| Starring | Dharma Keerthi Raju, Apsara Rani |
| Cinematography | Ogi Reddy Siva Kumar |
| Edited by | Ravi Teja CH |
| Music by | Peddapalli Rohit |
Production company | TBR Cine Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Blood Roses is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film written and directed by M.G.R. [1] [2] [3] Produced by Harish Kamarthi under the banner of TBR Cine Creations, the film stars Dharma Keerthi Raju and Apsara Rani in the lead roles. [4] The film was released theatrically on February 6, 2026. [5] [6]
The film's cinematography was handled by Ogi Reddy Siva Kumar, while Ravi Teja CH served as the editor. [3] The Music was composed by Peddapalli Rohit. [3]
The story is set in Hyderabad, where two prominent political figures, Devi Das and Bajrangi Das, are vying to launch their sons into politics during the upcoming elections. [4] [7] Amidst this political climate, a series of brutal murders takes place in the city. [2] Media reports link Devi Das's son, Madan, to the killings, leading Devi Das's supporters to believe this is a conspiracy orchestrated by Bajrangi Das to destroy Madan's political career. [4]
Circle Inspector Arun Gogoi (Dharma Keerthi Raju) takes up the investigation with integrity but is suspended due to severe political pressure. [5] [6] As the case is on the verge of being transferred to the CBI, the Police Commissioner and Home Minister intervene to appoint a special officer named Adhira (Apsara Rani). [2] [6] The narrative follows Adhira's efforts to solve the mystery and identify the true killer behind the serial murders. [4]
Additional cast members include Manikumar, Dhruva, Anil, Narendra, Pragya, Navitha, ETV Jeevan, Mamatha Reddy, Jyothi, and Acharyalu. [1]
Filming was conducted primarily in the Hyderabad area. [6] The first look poster of the film was unveiled on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. [6] Prior to the release, the film's trailer was launched by actor Rajendra Prasad and received praise from actor Babu Mohan. [1]
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
The Hans India gave the film a rating of 3/5, stating that it delivers a strong message about women's empowerment and noting that the role of Adhira serves as a turning point in Apsara Rani's career. [4]
Times Now Telugu rated the film 3/5, praising the screenplay and the action sequences featuring the lead actress. [7]
Conversely, a review by Sakshi found the story to be somewhat routine and the narration slow at times, though it acknowledged that the film might appeal to fans of crime stories. [6]
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