Dookudu
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Dookudu is a 2011 Telugu action comedy romantic film directed by Sreenu Vaitla and distributed by 14 Reels Entertainment. The ensemble cast
, stars Mahesh Babu
and Samantha
. The film was released on September 23, 2011, with the largest worldwide opening for a Telugu film. Opening to generally positive reviews, the Los Angeles Times
quoted 'Dookudu' as "the biggest hit you've never heard of." The film set a box office record for the Telugu film industry by collecting a gross of more than 1 billion.
) is a politician
driven by idealistic values and social service. His followers are his brother (Rajiv Kanakala
) and supporters (Sayaji Shinde
) and Supreet. The people of Shankar's constituency elect him as an M.L.A
during the political realm of late N. T. Rama Rao
. Even though Shankar is an ardent follower of NTR, he does not wish to join NTR's party, and establishes his own independent political empire. Shankar's dream is to see his son as a Politician
revered by people. During this time, Shankar meets with a fatal accident.
Years later, Shankar's son Ajay (Mahesh Babu
) is a daring and dashing super cop in Mumbai
. He is on a mission to apprehend mafia don Nayak (Sonu Sood
) who is involved in illegal drug trade
, extortion
and arms trafficking. It is later revealed that Shankar actually survived the accident but ended up in a state of coma
. However, this truth is hidden by Shankar's family from the people. Ajay maintains a low profile to catch Nayak. On an undercover operation in Istanbul
, Ajay gets hold of Nayak's brother Bunty (Ajaz Khan
). Later, it is revealed that corrupt opposition leader Mallesh Yadav (Kota Srinivasa Rao
) who is also tied up with Nayak was the mastermind behind Shankar's accident, planned to derail Shankar's political empire revered by people.
Ajay falls in love with Prashanthi (Samantha Ruth Prabhu
), whom he meets in Istanbul
during his operation. Prashanthi is the daughter of Ajay's boss (Nassar
), a cop, who obeys commissioner (Suman
) in Hyderabad city. When Ajay's dad comes out of coma, doctors advise his family that Shankar is at risk if he encounters or hears anything upsetting, disturbing or shocking. Ajay hides the shocking events surrounding his dad's accident. Ajay shifts his family to his dad's previously abandoned mansion
, which is now utilized for filmmaking
.
Ajay creates a dummy political set up at this mansion. In the guise of a reality television
program, Ajay tricks a film actor Padmasree (Brahmanandam
) by making him believe that the television show is being sponsored by film Star Nagarjuna Akkineni's television channel and that Nagarjuna wants to offer him a great deal of remuneration for Padmasree's realistic performance in the show. On the other hand, an aspiring actor Bokka (M. S. Narayana
) is also tricked by Ajay. Ajay also tricks Mallesh Yadav with a real estate
business deal, to exploit mallesh Yadav's criminal nexus. Ajay keeps this drama under wraps from Shankar, by making Shankar believe that Ajay is now an M.L.A
revered by people fulfilling his dad's sentiments. The rest of the plot reveals the politician-criminal nexus behind Shankar's accident and the comic travails which lead Shankar to know the truth and Ajay's retaliation over Mafia don Nayak and Mallesh Yadav's Political Corruption
.
and 79 theaters in the United States
, the highest ever for a Telugu film in both the cases.
The satellite rights of the film were sold to MAA TV
for 5.4 crore.
It also became the first Telugu
film to release in Botswana
and was opened in a single screen with one show by the Telugu Association of Botswana. Further, it was released in Netherlands
, Germany
, South Africa
and Dubai
, the first for a Telugu film, and in regular overseas markets like Singapore
, Malaysia and UK, making it the biggest overseas release for a Telugu film as well. The producers of the film approached the high court for a John Doe order to prevent piracy of the film.
's fans. But others can also enjoy this film for its comedy elements and Mahesh's powerful presence." The Times Of India
also gave a three and half rating noted ""Dookudu" is a typical Srinu Vytla film with a generous sprinkling of comedy. His narrative manages to keep the audience engaged until the end of the movie." Deccan Chronicle rated three stars commented "Although, it is a tale of a honest cop who is on the trail of a dreaded don, director Sinu Vaitla relies on a band of comedians like Brahmanandam and M.S. Narayana to sustain audience interests, before his protagonist accomplishes his mission."
Sify
praised the lead performances writing "Mahesh Babu`s role, particularly in the action episodes, rocks." NDTV
stated "Mahesh Babu's style, dialogues and his fight sequences are a plus. Samantha Ruth Prabhu is largely an eye-candy in the film. Despite the star cast, the film's biggest flaw is the weak screenplay and several illogical sequences". Venkat of Greatandhra.com said "Overall, the film has the right ingredients to appeal the family audience and though most of it is expected, it is the pace and ability with which the audience is engaged and the entertainment value they get."
On the other hand, the film also received some mixed and negative reviews from other critics. Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave it 2.5 out of 5 and criticized the film's screenplay and logic-defying sequences, while praising the performance of Mahesh Babu, calling his role a "cakewalk" and recommending the film for his fans in particular. Prakash of Oneindia.in
said "To sum up, Dookudu is just another average entertainer and not in the same league as Mahesh Babu’s earlier blockbusters like Athadu and Pokiri." Haricharan Pudipeddi of nowrunning.com said "Mahesh shines in Dookudu but movie falls short." giving it 3 out of 5 stars.
and collected a share of 10.11 crores and gross of 12.58 crores on the first day of its release. It collected a share of 25.01 crores and grossed 40crores in its first week. After two weeks, it grossed 70 crores and at 47 days, it grossed 101 crores. The movie crossed the million dollar mark in USA and grossed 1.5 crores within two days in UK, Australia, Dubai and Canada. The film Completed successfully for 50-days in 312 centres.
Some reports say that the movie has a share of about 64.97 Crore in first 8 weeks
.
Ensemble cast
An ensemble cast is made up of cast members in which the principal actors and performers are assigned roughly equal amounts of importance and screen time in a dramatic production. This kind of casting became more popular in television series because it allows flexibility for writers to focus on...
, stars Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa...
and Samantha
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian film actress and model who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Born to Malayali and Telugu parents, Samantha was brought up in Chennai and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens...
. The film was released on September 23, 2011, with the largest worldwide opening for a Telugu film. Opening to generally positive reviews, the Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
quoted 'Dookudu' as "the biggest hit you've never heard of." The film set a box office record for the Telugu film industry by collecting a gross of more than 1 billion.
Plot
Shankar Narayana (Prakash RajPrakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
) is a politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
driven by idealistic values and social service. His followers are his brother (Rajiv Kanakala
Rajiv Kanakala
Rajiv Kanakala is an Tollywood actor. He started his career in television serials where he not only acted but produced and directed.-Filmography:* Student No.1* Nuvve Nuvve* Aadi ... Rajiv* Sye ... Rugby coach...
) and supporters (Sayaji Shinde
Sayaji Shinde
Sayaji Shinde is a Marathi film and multilingual actor from India who has acted in Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood. He was born in a small village near Satara, Maharashtra.-Career:...
) and Supreet. The people of Shankar's constituency elect him as an M.L.A
Member of the Legislative Assembly
A Member of the Legislative Assembly or a Member of the Legislature , is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature or legislative assembly of a sub-national jurisdiction....
during the political realm of late N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
. Even though Shankar is an ardent follower of NTR, he does not wish to join NTR's party, and establishes his own independent political empire. Shankar's dream is to see his son as a Politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
revered by people. During this time, Shankar meets with a fatal accident.
Years later, Shankar's son Ajay (Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa...
) is a daring and dashing super cop in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. He is on a mission to apprehend mafia don Nayak (Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood is a former model and Indian actor who has acted in Hindi,, Telugu and Tamil films. A participant in the Mr. India contest, he has appeared in commercials for Apollo Tyres, Airtel etc. In Tollywood he is best known for his role as the antagonist, Pasupathi, in the film...
) who is involved in illegal drug trade
Illegal drug trade
The illegal drug trade is a global black market, dedicated to cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of those substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except under license, of many types of drugs by drug prohibition laws.A UN report said the...
, extortion
Extortion
Extortion is a criminal offence which occurs when a person unlawfully obtains either money, property or services from a person, entity, or institution, through coercion. Refraining from doing harm is sometimes euphemistically called protection. Extortion is commonly practiced by organized crime...
and arms trafficking. It is later revealed that Shankar actually survived the accident but ended up in a state of coma
Coma
In medicine, a coma is a state of unconsciousness, lasting more than 6 hours in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light or sound, lacks a normal sleep-wake cycle and does not initiate voluntary actions. A person in a state of coma is described as...
. However, this truth is hidden by Shankar's family from the people. Ajay maintains a low profile to catch Nayak. On an undercover operation in Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, Ajay gets hold of Nayak's brother Bunty (Ajaz Khan
Ajaz Khan
Ajaz Khan is an Indian actor and Model who appears in serials and Bollywood films. He has been cast to appear in Rakta Charitra&Allah Ke Banday.-References:...
). Later, it is revealed that corrupt opposition leader Mallesh Yadav (Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.He was a theater artist with Rangasthalam for...
) who is also tied up with Nayak was the mastermind behind Shankar's accident, planned to derail Shankar's political empire revered by people.
Ajay falls in love with Prashanthi (Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian film actress and model who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Born to Malayali and Telugu parents, Samantha was brought up in Chennai and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens...
), whom he meets in Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
during his operation. Prashanthi is the daughter of Ajay's boss (Nassar
Nassar
Nassar is a Tamil actor, producer, writer, director, lyricist, and singer. He has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English films. He is often cited as part of India's specialist character actors, along with the likes of Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Nana Patekar...
), a cop, who obeys commissioner (Suman
Suman (actor)
Suman is a South Indian Telugu film actor. He played action hero and romantic hero in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films during the 1980s. After a long while away from cinema, he returned to acting in Tamil films in 2007, starring in S. Shankar's Sivaji: The Boss with Rajinikanth. He has also...
) in Hyderabad city. When Ajay's dad comes out of coma, doctors advise his family that Shankar is at risk if he encounters or hears anything upsetting, disturbing or shocking. Ajay hides the shocking events surrounding his dad's accident. Ajay shifts his family to his dad's previously abandoned mansion
Mansion
A mansion is a very large dwelling house. U.S. real estate brokers define a mansion as a dwelling of over . A traditional European mansion was defined as a house which contained a ballroom and tens of bedrooms...
, which is now utilized for filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
.
Ajay creates a dummy political set up at this mansion. In the guise of a reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
program, Ajay tricks a film actor Padmasree (Brahmanandam
Brahmanandam
Brahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
) by making him believe that the television show is being sponsored by film Star Nagarjuna Akkineni's television channel and that Nagarjuna wants to offer him a great deal of remuneration for Padmasree's realistic performance in the show. On the other hand, an aspiring actor Bokka (M. S. Narayana
M. S. Narayana
M. S. Narayana is a comedian and director in Tollywood, the Telugu film industry, in south India. He has acted in more than 500 films.-Actor:-External links:* at **...
) is also tricked by Ajay. Ajay also tricks Mallesh Yadav with a real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
business deal, to exploit mallesh Yadav's criminal nexus. Ajay keeps this drama under wraps from Shankar, by making Shankar believe that Ajay is now an M.L.A
Member of the Legislative Assembly
A Member of the Legislative Assembly or a Member of the Legislature , is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature or legislative assembly of a sub-national jurisdiction....
revered by people fulfilling his dad's sentiments. The rest of the plot reveals the politician-criminal nexus behind Shankar's accident and the comic travails which lead Shankar to know the truth and Ajay's retaliation over Mafia don Nayak and Mallesh Yadav's Political Corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
.
Cast
- Mahesh BabuMahesh BabuMahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa...
as G. Ajay Kumar - SamanthaSamantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian film actress and model who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Born to Malayali and Telugu parents, Samantha was brought up in Chennai and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens...
as Prashanthi - Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
as Shankar Narayana - Sonu SoodSonu SoodSonu Sood is a former model and Indian actor who has acted in Hindi,, Telugu and Tamil films. A participant in the Mr. India contest, he has appeared in commercials for Apollo Tyres, Airtel etc. In Tollywood he is best known for his role as the antagonist, Pasupathi, in the film...
as Nayak - BrahmanandamBrahmanandamBrahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
as Padma sree - M. S. NarayanaM. S. NarayanaM. S. Narayana is a comedian and director in Tollywood, the Telugu film industry, in south India. He has acted in more than 500 films.-Actor:-External links:* at **...
as Bokka Venkata Rao - Kota Srinivasa RaoKota Srinivasa RaoKota Srinivasa Rao is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.He was a theater artist with Rangasthalam for...
as Mallesh Goud - Sayaji ShindeSayaji ShindeSayaji Shinde is a Marathi film and multilingual actor from India who has acted in Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood. He was born in a small village near Satara, Maharashtra.-Career:...
as Meka Narsingh Rao - Vennela KishoreVennela KishoreVennela Kishore is named after his first feature film Vennela in the year 2005. Before his acting debut, he was working in USA as a Software Quality Engineer. Later in 2008 he gave up his career towards passion for movies and moved to settle down in India. He is awarded with Nandi Award for Best...
as Sastry - Master Bharath as Muddhu Krishna
- NassarNassarNassar is a Tamil actor, producer, writer, director, lyricist, and singer. He has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English films. He is often cited as part of India's specialist character actors, along with the likes of Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Nana Patekar...
as Murthy - Dharmavarapu SubramanyamDharmavarapu SubramanyamDharmavarapu Subramanyam is an Actor and Director in Telugu language films.Dharmavarapu Subramanyam was born on August 9, 1960 in a Telugu Brahmin family in Komminenivari Palem, Ballikuruva Mandalam, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India....
as Cool Babu - Sonia DeeptiSonia DeeptiSonia Deepti is an Indian Telugu film actress, best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Shravs in the 2007 Sekhar Kammula-directed blockbuster film Happy Days, her maiden film itself.-Career:...
- Vinaya PrasadVinaya PrasadVinaya Prasad is a popular film and television actress in South India.She hails from Udupi. Vinaya made her film debut with a small role in G V Iyer’s Madhwacharya in 1988. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in Ganeshana Maduve opposite Ananth Nag...
- SumanSuman (actor)Suman is a South Indian Telugu film actor. He played action hero and romantic hero in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films during the 1980s. After a long while away from cinema, he returned to acting in Tamil films in 2007, starring in S. Shankar's Sivaji: The Boss with Rajinikanth. He has also...
as Commissioner of Police - Shafi Nayak's hench men
- Rajiv KanakalaRajiv KanakalaRajiv Kanakala is an Tollywood actor. He started his career in television serials where he not only acted but produced and directed.-Filmography:* Student No.1* Nuvve Nuvve* Aadi ... Rajiv* Sye ... Rugby coach...
as Satyam - Supreet as Ambarpet Ganesh
- Tanikella BharaniTanikella BharaniTanikella Bharani is a critically acclaimed, multi-faceted actor from Tollywood and a writer. He is a playwrighter, a dialogue writer, screen writer, poet, magazine editor, an actor and a director...
as Ajay's Uncle - Shiva ReddyShiva ReddyShiva Reddy is a popular Telugu language comedian and actor. He has worked in over 50 film in Tollywood. He is popular for his imitation of popular Telugu film actors....
Mimicry artist - AdithyaAdithyaAdithya , is an Indian film actor who appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He is an atheist.- Filmography:-External links:...
- Chandra MohanChandra Mohan (actor)Chandra Mohan or Chandramohan is a Telugu film actor. He acted as Hero, comedy, support character roles in many Telugu films.-Early life:...
as Ajay's Uncle - Parvati MeltonParvati MeltonParvati Melton is a tall Indian model. She acts in Telugu and Malayalam movies. She acted with Raja in the film Vennela, which turned out to be a success. She acted in the super hit Malayalam film Hallo with South Indian star Mohanlal.-Filmography:-External links:...
in a special appearance - Sanjay Swaroop Shankar's doctor
- Meenakshi Dixit in a special appearance
- Ajaz KhanAjaz KhanAjaz Khan is an Indian actor and Model who appears in serials and Bollywood films. He has been cast to appear in Rakta Charitra&Allah Ke Banday.-References:...
as Bunty
Release
The film had the largest worldwide opening for a Telugu film, releasing globally in 1600 screens, including 71 screens in Hyderabad, India. It also shattered records by releasing in 15 screens in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
and 79 theaters in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the highest ever for a Telugu film in both the cases.
The satellite rights of the film were sold to MAA TV
MAA TV
Maa TV is a Telugu-language television channel based in Hyderabad, India.MAA TV was founded by PENMETSA MURALI KRISHNAM RAJU.It is one of the leading Telugu-language TV channels in Andhra Pradesh, India....
for 5.4 crore.
It also became the first Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film to release in Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
and was opened in a single screen with one show by the Telugu Association of Botswana. Further, it was released in Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
and Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, the first for a Telugu film, and in regular overseas markets like Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, Malaysia and UK, making it the biggest overseas release for a Telugu film as well. The producers of the film approached the high court for a John Doe order to prevent piracy of the film.
Critical response
CNN-IBN gave three and half stars said "Dookudu is a treat for MaheshMahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor from Telugu Cinema. Born to Legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in the movie Needa...
's fans. But others can also enjoy this film for its comedy elements and Mahesh's powerful presence." The Times Of India
The Times of India
The Times of India is an Indian English-language daily newspaper. TOI has the largest circulation among all English-language newspaper in the world, across all formats . It is owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd...
also gave a three and half rating noted ""Dookudu" is a typical Srinu Vytla film with a generous sprinkling of comedy. His narrative manages to keep the audience engaged until the end of the movie." Deccan Chronicle rated three stars commented "Although, it is a tale of a honest cop who is on the trail of a dreaded don, director Sinu Vaitla relies on a band of comedians like Brahmanandam and M.S. Narayana to sustain audience interests, before his protagonist accomplishes his mission."
Sify
Sify
Sify Technologies Limited is an Internet service provider established in 1998, based in Chennai, India.-Company profile:...
praised the lead performances writing "Mahesh Babu`s role, particularly in the action episodes, rocks." NDTV
NDTV
NDTV is an Indian commercial broadcasting television network founded in 1988. It was founded by Prannoy Roy, an eminent journalist and current chairman and director of NDTV Group. NDTV currently has more than 1,000 employees producing news from over twenty locations in India...
stated "Mahesh Babu's style, dialogues and his fight sequences are a plus. Samantha Ruth Prabhu is largely an eye-candy in the film. Despite the star cast, the film's biggest flaw is the weak screenplay and several illogical sequences". Venkat of Greatandhra.com said "Overall, the film has the right ingredients to appeal the family audience and though most of it is expected, it is the pace and ability with which the audience is engaged and the entertainment value they get."
On the other hand, the film also received some mixed and negative reviews from other critics. Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave it 2.5 out of 5 and criticized the film's screenplay and logic-defying sequences, while praising the performance of Mahesh Babu, calling his role a "cakewalk" and recommending the film for his fans in particular. Prakash of Oneindia.in
Oneindia.in
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said "To sum up, Dookudu is just another average entertainer and not in the same league as Mahesh Babu’s earlier blockbusters like Athadu and Pokiri." Haricharan Pudipeddi of nowrunning.com said "Mahesh shines in Dookudu but movie falls short." giving it 3 out of 5 stars.
Box office
The film had the largest opening for a Telugu filmTelugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
and collected a share of 10.11 crores and gross of 12.58 crores on the first day of its release. It collected a share of 25.01 crores and grossed 40crores in its first week. After two weeks, it grossed 70 crores and at 47 days, it grossed 101 crores. The movie crossed the million dollar mark in USA and grossed 1.5 crores within two days in UK, Australia, Dubai and Canada. The film Completed successfully for 50-days in 312 centres.
Some reports say that the movie has a share of about 64.97 Crore in first 8 weeks
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the film, composed by S. Thaman, was released worldwide on 18 August 2011. Lyrics were provided by Ramajogayya Sastry, Viswa and Bhaskarbhatla. The music was launched on 18 August 2011 at Shilpakala VedikaShilpakala vedika
Shilpakala vedika is an auditorium and convention centre located in Hyderabad, India. The auditorium is . Large amount of terracotta was used in the building.Shilpa means sculpture, kala means art, and vedika means platform....
.
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Nee Dookudu" | Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:... |
3:49 | Viswa |
| "Guruvaram March Okati" | Rahul Nambiar Rahul Nambiar Rahul Nambiar is an Indian playback singer and live performer. A MBA and M.Com-graduate, he won the Swapthaswarangal show in 2001 and began singing live... |
4:25 | Ramajogayya Sastry |
| "Chulbuli Chulbuli" | Karthik Karthik (singer) Karthik is an Indian playback singer.Karthik started his professional singing career as a backing vocalist and has since been a playback singer in Tamil cinema while also single in other Indian languages for various composers... , Rita |
4:26 | Ramajogayya Sastry |
| "Poovai Poovai" | Ramya N.S., Navin Madhav | 4:20 | Ramajogayya Sastry |
| "Dethadi Dethadi" | Ranjith Ranjith (singer) Ranjith is an Indian playback singer who originally hails from Kerala. He was brought up in Tamil Nadu and he is very famous for his playback singing in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.... , Divya |
4:11 | Bhaskarbhatla |
| "Adara Adara" | Karthik Karthik Karthik is a male given name that is most common name in the southern part of India. The name stands for the Hindu god "Muruga," son of Lord Shiva.The name may refer to:-Actors:... , Koti, Ramajogayya Sastry, Vardhini, Ranina Reddy Ranina Reddy Ranina Reddy is an Indian playback singer, performer, composer and dancer.-Career:Ranina Reddy has been a singer and performer from the age of 12... , Megha Megha (singer) Megha is a Tamil playback singer singing predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.-Early life:Megha is a great grand daughter of Papanasam Sivan, a Carnatic composer. Born in Chennai, she relocated to Bangalore where she did most of her schooling... |
4:21 | Ramajogayya Sastry |