Dookudu(2011)
Dookudu (transl. Aggression) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Samantha, Prakash Raj, and Sonu Sood. It follows Ajay Kumar, a police officer who creates an elaborate fake political world to protect his father, who has just woken from a coma. The film was inspired by the German film Good Bye, Lenin! (2003). It was produced by 14 Reels Entertainment and features music by Thaman S. Dookudu was a major commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2011. It won seven Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards South. The film was released on 23 September 2011 on 1800 screens worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Sun Nxt, Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 2011
- Director
- Srinu Vaitla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Ajay Kumar is a fearless police officer in Mumbai. His father Shankar Narayana wakes from a coma with a fragile heart. Any shock could kill him. Ajay hides the truth about his father's enemies. He builds a fake world where he pretends to be an MLA. He must protect his father while secretly hunting down the men who tried to kill him.
“A son's love is the greatest lie”
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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.