Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 36m · 14 Jan 2016
Writer: Kona Venkat, Gopimohan, Sriwass
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Dictator is an action drama centered around a powerful and righteous leader who fights against corruption and injustice. The protagonist, played by Nandamuri Balakrishna, takes on antagonists threatening his community and family, blending high-octane action sequences with emotional moments.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Strong and commanding presence, delivering the mass hero role with conviction.
Anjali: Supportive role with emotional depth.
Sonal Chauhan: Limited but impactful screen presence.
Sriwass: Effective antagonist portrayal.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Sriwass delivers a commercial entertainer tailored for the mass audience with a focus on action and drama, though the narrative lacks freshness and relies heavily on formulaic elements.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 8 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally appreciated Balakrishna's performance and the film's mass appeal but criticized the predictable plot and conventional execution. The film was seen as a typical commercial potboiler with limited innovation.
Final Box-Office Result
Dictator released on 14 January 2016 (2016).
Dictator is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Budget of Dictator is approximately ₹104734 Crore.
Dictator is available on Sun NXT, Eros Now, MX Player, Vi Movies and TV from 31 March 2017.
Dictator directed by Sriwass. Produced by Sriwass.
Dictator stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anjali, Sonal Chauhan.
Tollybo rates Dictator 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Dictator — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 156 minutes, Language: Telugu.
