Second single ‘Dassora’ from Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati is a mood-booster

The second single Dassora from Anushka Shetty–Vikram Prabhu’s Ghaati is out, blending culture, grit, and high energy. Directed by Krish, the action thriller hits theatres worldwide on September 5.

Chennai: The makers of director Krish Jagarlamudi’s eagerly awaited action thriller Ghaati, featuring actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in the lead, have now released Dassora, the second single from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Taking to her social media timelines, Anushka Shetty shared the link of the song, saying:
“The SOUND of GHAATIS is out now… #GhaatiSecondSingle #Dassora out now! #GHAATI GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2025. Thank you all for all your love.”

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There are songs you simply listen to, and then there are songs you feel. Dassora, composed by Sagar Nagavelli, belongs firmly to the latter. It’s an instant mood-booster, brimming with energy, culture, and vibrancy from the very first beat. The song captures the essence of the Ghaatis, the hill transporters, blending earthy charm with cultural authenticity.

Penned by lyricist E. S. Murthy, the lyrics highlight the lives and struggles of the Ghaatis, beautifully reflecting their grit and spirit. The song’s soul is further elevated by the dynamic vocals of Geetha Madhuri, Saketh, and Sruthi Ranjani, whose powerful rendition injects life and rhythm into every line.

Visually, Dassora showcases Anushka Shetty, Vikram Prabhu, and fellow Ghaatis as they covertly transport ganja while evading the police—a thrilling glimpse that hints at the movie’s high-stakes narrative. The track’s impact is expected to be even stronger on the big screen.

Expectations from the film have been high, and the excitement grew further when the makers recently released the trailer.

The trailer shows Vikram Prabhu and Anushka Shetty as a couple in love, residing in the ghats. The poor local populace, commonly referred to as Ghaatis, are used by smugglers to transport ganja from the treacherous terrain to places across the border. The smugglers look down on the Ghaatis and address them in a condescending tone, telling them to confine themselves to bearing the goods as “business wouldn’t suit them.”

The trailer gives the impression that while Vikram Prabhu works in a dispensary or hospital, Anushka initially works as a bus conductor. The two eventually marry and then seem to rise against the smugglers to deliver justice to the oppressed Ghaatis.

The film was initially scheduled to release on July 11 this year but is now set for a worldwide release on September 5.

Presented by UV Creations and produced by Rajeev Reddy and Sai Babu Jagarlamudi, Ghaati marks the second collaboration between Anushka Shetty and director Krish, following the success of their blockbuster Vedam.

Interestingly, the film will be Anushka’s fourth with UV Creations.

The makers have also disclosed that Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu plays the character of Desi Raju. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he revealed that he lost eight kilos for the role.

The tagline “Victim, Criminal, Legend” speaks of the film’s unique narrative, one that explores the fine lines between good and evil, survival and morality.

Cinematographer Manojh Reddy Katasani has brought to life the world of Ghaati with his striking visuals, while Sagar Nagavelli’s music amplifies its intense mood.

Art direction is by National Award winner Thota Tharani, with editing by Chanakya Reddy Toorupu and Venkat N Swamy. Dialogues are penned by Sai Madhav Burra, promising to keep audiences engaged with powerful storytelling.