Dubai Seenu(2007)
Dubai Seenu is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and produced by DVV Danayya. The film stars Ravi Teja as Seenu, with Nayanthara, J.D. Chakravarthi, and Sushant Singh in supporting roles. The story follows Seenu, a young man from a small town who dreams of going to Dubai to make money. He is cheated by a broker in Mumbai and ends up working for a small-time criminal. The film blends comedy, action, and romance as Seenu navigates the underworld and falls in love. It was shot in Hyderabad and Dubai, with a runtime of 157 minutes. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its comedic performances and Ravi Teja's energetic portrayal. It was released on June 7, 2007, in India.
Dubai Seenu is streaming on Sun Nxt and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Srinu Vaitla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
Seenu dreams of going to Dubai to get rich. He gives all his money to a broker who promises to send him there. But the broker cheats him and leaves him stranded in Mumbai. Now Seenu must find a way to survive, make money, and still chase his dream. But danger and love get in the way.
“The dream that changed everything.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dubai Seenu
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Brahmanandam & Ravi Teja (23 films together), and Raghu Babu & Sunil Varma (18 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a real-life person from Ravi Teja's neighborhood who was nicknamed 'Dubai Seenu' for his obsession with moving to Dubai.
- Director Sreenu Vaitla and Ravi Teja collaborated for the first time here, starting a successful director-actor partnership that included later hits like 'Kick'.
- A comedy scene where Ravi Teja's character imitates a Tamil accent was improvised on set and became a popular highlight among audiences.
- The song 'Chamki Chamki' was shot in Bangkok, marking one of the few times the production filmed outside India for a major musical sequence.
- The film initially faced censorship issues for its portrayal of fraudulent job agents, leading to minor dialogue edits before release.
- Actress Nayana Tara, who played the female lead, was primarily a model at the time, and this was one of her earliest major film roles.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, especially in rural areas, due to Ravi Teja's energetic comedy and the relatable 'going to Dubai' theme.