Shankar Dada MBBS(2004)
Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Sonali Bendre, Srikanth, Girish Karnad, and Paresh Rawal. It is a remake of the Hindi film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003). The story follows Shankar Dada, a Hyderabad crime don who pretends to be a doctor to please his parents. After his lie is exposed, he decides to genuinely earn a medical degree. The film blends comedy with emotional drama as Shankar uses his street-smart compassion to transform a cold hospital. Chiranjeevi and Srikanth won Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively. The film was a commercial success, completing a 100-day theatrical run. It was re-released in 4K resolution on 4 November 2023.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video, Plex, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2004
- Director
- Jayanth C. Paranjee
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Shankar Dada is a local goon in Hyderabad. His father wants him to be a doctor, so he fakes a hospital. When the lie is exposed, his parents are heartbroken. Shankar decides to become a real doctor to win back their respect. He cheats his way into medical college, where the dean hates him. But Shankar's kindness and hugs change everyone around him.
“From goon to doctor with a hug.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shankar Dada MBBS
Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), M. S. Narayana & Meka Srikanth (13 films together), Srikanth & M. S. Narayana (9 films together), M. S. Narayana & Chiranjeevi (4 films together), Chiranjeevi & Paresh Rawal (3 films together), and Srikanth & Vennira Aadai Nirmala (2 films together).
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.