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Remo D'Souza Reveals 'Dongri': A Raw Mumbai Crime Drama With Explosive Rivalry

Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza is directing his next film "Dongri," which he describes as a raw and powerful story set in Mumbai. The plot follows a young, ambitious challenger attempting a hostile takeover of the city's biggest Don, creating an explosive rivalry. The film promises to be high on action, drama, and music, bringing back the iconic crime drama genre with a fresh take. "Dongri" is scheduled to begin filming in February 2026 and will release in theaters on October 9, 2026.

Key Points: Remo D'Souza Directs Dongri Mumbai Crime Drama Film

  • Young challenger attempts hostile takeover of Mumbai's biggest Don
  • Film promises explosive rivalry with high action and drama
  • Collaboration between Remo D'Souza, Sandeep Singh and Milap Zaveri
  • Scheduled for theatrical release on October 9, 2026
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Remo D'Souza on 'Dongri': It's a raw, emotional, powerful story rooted in heart of Mumbai

Choreographer Remo D'Souza directs 'Dongri,' a raw Mumbai crime drama about a young challenger's hostile takeover of the city's biggest Don.

Remo D'Souza on 'Dongri': It's a raw, emotional, powerful story rooted in heart of Mumbai
"This film is a raw, emotional, and powerful story rooted in the heart of Mumbai - Remo D'Souza"

Mumbai, Oct 16

Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D’Souza is all set to helm his next “Dongri”, which he says is a raw, emotional and powerful story rooted in heart of Mumbai.

The plot sets up a thrilling narrative: a young, ambitious challenger attempts a hostile takeover of the biggest Don of all time, leading to a classic, explosive rivalry that forms the heart of the story. The film is set to be high on action, drama, and music, as per a statement.

Remo said: "This film is a raw, emotional, and powerful story rooted in the heart of Mumbai, and it is a genre I've always been fascinated by. The script is phenomenal, and I am thrilled to collaborate with Sandeep Singh and Milap Zaveri to bring this classic rivalry to the big screen, promising audiences an unforgettable, mass-market spectacle."

The film will be helmed by renowned choreographer and director Remo D'Souza. The screenplay and dialogues are being penned by writer-director Milap Milan Zaveri. “Dongri” is produced by Sandeep Singh’s Legend Studios.

Milap Milan Zaveri added that writing 'Dongri' has been an exhilarating experience because it brings back the iconic crime drama genre with a fresh, contemporary take.

“I believe the blend of raw emotion, powerful dialogue, and Remo Gopi D'Souza’s brilliant visual execution will resonate strongly with the audience, and I’m confident that this story will deliver all the action and intensity fans have been waiting for," Milap added.

Sharing his eagerness about the film, Sandeep said: "Remo, Milap & I have been friends for years. We have been trying to come for a film and it couldn't have been better than this as this couldn't have been expected from an ace choreographer Remo.”

“But this one is a surprise to me. And I am sure that it will also surprise the audience equally. This is the most unique film under Legend Studios and I hope people will accept this genre from our banner."

The film is scheduled to go on floors in February 2026 and is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 9, 2026.

It is produced by Sandeep Singh and Vishal Gurnani. The film is co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta, Vicky Jain and Golden Hour Production. The music is helmed by Sachin-Jigar.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some good news for Bollywood! Mumbai-based crime dramas always have that authentic feel. Hope they capture the real essence of Dongri area and not just glamorize it. The combination of Remo's vision and Sachin-Jigar's music sounds promising! 🎬
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Arjun K
Milap Zaveri's dialogues + crime drama = Blockbuster combination! His dialogues always have that punch that masses love. Hope they cast some fresh faces instead of the same old actors. Excited for this one! 🔥
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Sarah B
While I appreciate Remo trying new genres, I hope the film doesn't romanticize crime and violence. We need responsible storytelling that shows consequences, not just glorification. The 2026 release gives them plenty of time to get it right.
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Kavya N
Sachin-Jigar's music in a crime drama? That's interesting! They usually do peppy numbers, curious to see what kind of background score they create for this intense subject. Hope the songs don't feel forced into the narrative. 🎵
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Michael C
Another Mumbai underworld story? Hope this brings something new to the table. The industry needs fresh perspectives rather than rehashing the same themes. That said, the team combination looks solid. Fingers crossed!
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Vikram M

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