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Shankar Dada MBBS(2004)

6.9/10
Telugu166 mins

Shankar Dada MBBS (2004) is a 166-minute Telugu film directed by Jayant Paranji. Starring Srikanth, Jayant Paranji and M. S. Narayana. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Shankar Dada MBBS stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2004.

Director:Jayant Paranji
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 October 2004
Director
Jayant Paranji
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 46m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A local gangster named Shankar Dada decides to become a doctor to honor his parents' wish. He gets into medical college with his friend's help, causing constant trouble for the strict principal and the principal's daughter, Dr. Sunitha.

A goon with a stethoscope. Class is in session.

Film Details

6.9Rating
166Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date15 October 2004
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2003 Hindi blockbuster 'Munnabhai M.B.B.S.', which itself was inspired by the Hollywood film 'Patch Adams'.
  • Chiranjeevi's character name 'Shankar Dada' was a nod to his iconic role in the 1980 film 'Khaidi', which helped establish his star image.
  • The film's climax was shot at the Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, a real and historic medical institution.
  • Composer Koti reused and rearranged some musical themes from the original Hindi version's score by Anu Malik.
  • The film marked one of the final major screen appearances of veteran actor Satyanarayana, who played the strict college principal.
  • Despite being a remake, the film included specific Telugu cultural references and local humor not present in the original.
  • The movie was a commercial success, reinforcing Chiranjeevi's box office appeal after a few underperforming films.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Shankar Dada MBBS

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