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| Directed by | M Gururanjan (a.k.a MGR) |
| Produced by | Harish Kamarthi |
| Written by | MGR |
| Starring | Dharma Keerthiraj Apsara Rani |
| Music by | Peddapalli Rohit |
| Cinematography | Ogi Reddy Siva Kumar |
| Edited by | Ravi Teja CH |
Production company | TBR Cine Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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Blood Roses is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film written and directed by Mandati Guru Rajan (MGR).[1][2][3] Produced by Harish Kamarthi under the TBR Cine Creations banner, the film stars Dharma Keerthiraj and Apsara Rani in lead roles,[4] alongside Sreelu Prudhviraj and Killi Kranthi.
The film was released theatrically on 6 February 2026.[5][6] The technical crew includes cinematographer Ogi Reddy Siva Kumar, editor Raviteja CH,[3] and music composer Peddapalli Rohith.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Dharma Keerthiraj as Circle Inspector Arun Gogoi[5]
- Apsara Rani as Adhira[1]
- Sreelu Prithviraj as Janani[6]
- Kranti Killi as Martin[6]
- Gharshana Srinivas[7]
- Tarzan
- Rajendra
- Junior Relangi
- Jagadeeshwari
- Jabardasth GMR
- Manikumar
- Dhruva
- Anil
- Narendra
- Pragya
- Navitha,
- ETV Jeevan
- Mamatha Reddy
- Jyothi
- Acharyalu
Production[edit | edit source]
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]
Reception[edit | edit source]
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]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 ABN (4 February 2026). "Babu Mohan: బ్లడ్ రోజస్.. ట్రైలర్ ఆసక్తికరంగా ఉంది | Babu Mohan Praises Blood Roses Movie Trailer srk". Chitrajyothy Telugu News (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chilukuri, Arun (6 February 2026). "Blood Roses Movie Review: బ్లడ్ రోజెస్ సినిమా రివ్యూ.. డిఫరెంట్ కాన్సెప్ట్తో వచ్చిన థ్రిల్లర్..!". www.hmtvlive.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harsh, B. H. (26 February 2025). "First look of Blood Roses unveiled". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Sistu, Suhas (6 February 2026). "Blood Roses: Blends power, emotion, and social consciousness". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 telugu, NT News (3 February 2026). "Blood Roses | మూవీ రివ్యూ: ఉత్కంఠభరితమైన ఇన్వెస్టిగేటివ్ థ్రిల్లర్ 'బ్లడ్ రోజెస్'". www.ntnews.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 "బ్లడ్ రోజెస్ మూవీ రివ్యూ.. ఎలా ఉందంటే? | Blood Roses Movie Review In telugu | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "అప్సర రాణి 'బ్లడ్ రోజెస్' మూవీ రివ్యూ: క్రైమ్ ఇన్వెస్టిగేటివ్ థ్రిల్లర్." Times Now Telugu (in తెలుగు). 22 January 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.