Last updated: 23 Apr 2026
Telugu · Comedy, Crime, Drama
2h 18m · 26 Aug 1988
Music: Thotakura Somaraju, Saluri Koteswara Rao | Writer: N/A
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Chikkadu Dorakadu is a Telugu action-comedy film revolving around twin brothers separated at birth who unknowingly cross paths. The story unfolds with mistaken identities, humorous situations, and eventual reunion, blending action and comedy elements typical of the late 80s Telugu cinema.
Rajendra Prasad: Delivered a dual role with charisma and comic timing, effectively portraying the contrasting personalities of the twins.
Rajani: Provided a graceful and engaging performance as the female lead, complementing the film's lighthearted tone.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Narasimha Rao Relangi's direction maintains a light and entertaining narrative, focusing on comedy and action sequences. The writing follows a conventional twin-switch trope with adequate humor but lacks novelty.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics appreciated Krishna's dual role performance and the film's entertainment value, though some noted the predictable plot and dated humor. Overall, it was seen as a decent commercial entertainer of its time.
Final Box-Office Result
Chikkadu Dorakadu released on 26 August 1988 (1988).
Chikkadu Dorakadu is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Chikkadu Dorakadu OTT release date not announced yet.
Chikkadu Dorakadu directed by Narasimha Rao Relangi.
Chikkadu Dorakadu stars Rajendra Prasad, Rajani, Kaikala Satyanarayana.
Tollybo rates Chikkadu Dorakadu 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Chikkadu Dorakadu composed by Thotakura Somaraju, Saluri Koteswara Rao.
Chikkadu Dorakadu — Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Runtime: 138 minutes, Language: Telugu.
