Dost was directed by Muppulaneni Siva and released in 2004. Muppulaneni Siva is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Dost stars Siva Balaji alongside Karthik, Neha, Suhasini Maniratnam, K. Vishwanath, Brahmanandam. The film marks a collaboration between Siva Balaji and director Muppulaneni Siva within Telugu cinema.

What is the runtime of Dost?

Dost has a runtime of 41 minutes (41 minutes total).

Is Dost suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Dost holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Dost(2004)

Telugu•41 mins•theatrical•Updated 2 May 2026

Dost is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muppalaneni Siva. The cast includes Siva Balaji, Karthik, Neha Bamb, Preethi Mehra, and K. Viswanath. The story follows two orphaned college friends, Shyam and Siva, whose bond is tested when a new principal arrives and reveals that one of them is her long-lost son. The film explores themes of friendship, identity, and family. It is a remake of the 2002 Malayalam film Nammal. The music was composed by Koti. The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting it did not match the impact of the original. The audio launch took place on 23 January 2004 in Hyderabad.

Director:Muppulaneni Siva

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 30 April 2004
Director: Muppulaneni Siva
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 41m

Storyline

Two inseparable college friends, Shyam and Siva, live a carefree life full of pranks. Their world turns upside down when a strict new principal arrives and discovers a secret: one of the boys is her son. The revelation threatens to tear their friendship apart.

“Friendship is the strongest bond.”