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Dookudu(2011)

7.1/10
Telugu170 mins

Dookudu (2011) is a 170-minute Telugu film directed by Srinu Vaitla. Starring Shriya Sharma, Ravi Prakash and Rajiv Kanakala. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a blockbuster, 100+ crores verdict at the box office, Dookudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2011.

Director:Srinu Vaitla
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Sun Nxt, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
23 September 2011
Director
Srinu Vaitla
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A tough police officer's father falls into a coma. To help his father recover, the cop pretends to be a successful politician, which was his father's dream for him. At the same time, he secretly tracks down the criminals who attacked his dad.

A son's secret mission to save his father.

Film Details

7.1Rating
170Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 September 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsChoodan · Athiradi Vettai · The Real Tiger · Aggression · Police Power

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in Turkey, making it one of the first major Telugu films to extensively shoot action sequences there.
  • A comedy scene where Mahesh Babu's character impersonates a Tamilian was improvised based on the actor's own suggestions.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 2003 German film 'The Miracle of Bern,' though adapted into a commercial action drama.
  • Samantha, who made her debut the previous year, was cast as the female lead after her success in 'Ye Maaya Chesave.'
  • The film's title 'Dookudu' is a colloquial Telugu word for 'force' or 'impact,' which was considered a risky, unconventional title at the time.
  • It was the first Telugu film to collect over ₹1 billion at the worldwide box office, setting a new industry record.
  • Prakash Raj played a dual role, portraying both the main villain and a comedy character, showcasing his range in the same film.

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