Dookudu (2011) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Dookudu (2011) Review
Dookudu (2011) — a Telugu action, comedy, drama film directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Starring Mahesh Babu, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Prakash Raj. To protect his father recovering from a coma, a relentless cop must pose as the political leader his father always envisioned while hunting the men who tried to kill him. Our Rating: 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT. Released: 23 Sept 2011. Runtime: 2h 54m.
Dookudu(2011)
Daring & Dashing
Telugu · Action, Comedy, Drama
2h 54m · 23 Sept 2011
DOP: K. V. Guhan, Prasad Murella | Writer: Gopi Mohan, Kona Venkat
Ratings
Our Rating
3.5
📖 Story
Dookudu follows the story of Ajay, a dynamic and witty police officer who embarks on a mission to protect his father, a politician who suffers a heart attack and is kept in the dark about a dangerous political conspiracy. The film blends action, comedy, and family drama as Ajay navigates through challenges to bring justice and restore peace in his family and society.
Mahesh Babu: Energetic and charismatic, delivering a perfect mix of action and comedy.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Charming and engaging in her debut role, providing good chemistry with the lead.
Prakash Raj: Strong and convincing as the politician father.
Sreenu Vaitla: Effective as the antagonist with a menacing presence.
Mahesh Babu: Excellent comic timing, adding significant humor to the film.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Supportive comedic role, complementing the lead cast.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging screenplay with a good balance of action and comedy
- ✓Strong performances by lead actors
- ✓Effective direction by Sreenu Vaitla
- ✓Memorable comedic sequences
- ✓High production values and technical finesse
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Some pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Occasional over-the-top action sequences
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sreenu Vaitla's direction is crisp and entertaining, successfully blending various genres to create a commercial entertainer. The writing is punchy with effective dialogues and situational comedy, though the narrative follows a familiar formula.
- - Cinematography by K. V. Guhan and Prasad Murella
- - Editing with good pace
- - Music and background score enhancing the mood
- - Production design and action choreography
📰 Ratings Sources
No rating sources available.
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 312 |
| 100 Days Centers | 63 |
| 175 Days Centers | 17 |
No awards data available.
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Strong opening with record-breaking collections
- - Sustained theatrical run with over 100 days in multiple centers
- - Positive word-of-mouth contributing to box office success
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 75% |
| Neutral | 15% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics praised Dookudu for its entertaining mix of action and comedy, Mahesh Babu's charismatic performance, and Sreenu Vaitla's direction. The film was noted for its commercial appeal and technical quality, though some pointed out the predictable plot and pacing issues.
Final Box-Office Result
🏟 Theatrical Centers Run
100 Days - Centers
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijayawada | Annapurna | 100 |
| 2 | Machilipatnam | Sri Ramaraju | 100 |
| 3 | Gudivada | Anand | 100 |
| 4 | Thiruvuru | Sri krishna | 100 |
| 5 | Guntur | Bhaskar Delux | 100 |
| 6 | Tenali | Venus | 100 |
| 7 | Ongole | Sridevi | 100 |
| 8 | Chilakaluripeta | Viswanath | 100 |
| 9 | Vinukonda | Aruna | 100 |
| 10 | Nellore | Narthaki | 100 |
| 11 | Darsi | Venkateswara | 100 |
| 12 | Buchireddy palem | Raj kishore | 100 |
| 13 | Eluru | Mini Sathyanarayana | 100 |
| 14 | Bhimavaram | Natraj | 100 |
| 15 | Tanuku | Prathyusha | 100 |
| 16 | Tadepalligudem | Vijaya | 100 |
| 17 | Palakollu | Maruthi | 100 |
| 18 | Rajahmundry | Geetha Apsara | 100 |
| 19 | Kakinada | Anand | 100 |
| 20 | Amalapuram | Rama | 100 |
| 21 | Mandapeta | Krishna | 100 |
| 22 | Mummadivaram | Krishna | 100 |
| 23 | Vizag | Sarath | 100 |
| 24 | Gajuwaka | Mohini | 100 |
| 25 | Vizianagaram | NCS | 100 |
| 26 | Payakarao Peta | SRK Chithramandir | 100 |
| 27 | Sompeta | Tirumala | 100 |
| 28 | Hyderabad | Sudharshan | 100 |
| 29 | Dilsukhnagar | Megha | 100 |
| 30 | Kukatpally | Mallikarjuna | 100 |
| 31 | Warangal | Ram | 100 |
| 32 | Khammam | Aditya | 100 |
| 33 | Karimnagar | Bharath | 100 |
| 34 | Nizamabad | Usha Prasad | 100 |
| 35 | Mahaboobnagar | Narthaki | 100 |
| 36 | Suryapet | Kishore | 100 |
| 37 | Kamareddy | Priya | 100 |
| 38 | Medak | Bharath | 100 |
| 39 | Sangareddy | Mothi Mahal | 100 |
| 40 | Bhuvanagiri | Bhadhradhri | 100 |
| 41 | Tirupathi | Sandhya | 100 |
| 42 | Chittoor | Chanikya | 100 |
| 43 | Madhanapally | Sri krishna | 100 |
| 44 | Kurnool | Sri Rama | 100 |
| 45 | Nandhyala | Prathap | 100 |
| 46 | Aadoni | Dwaraka | 100 |
| 47 | Cuddapah | Apsara | 100 |
| 48 | Proddutoor | Cine Hub | 100 |
| 49 | Ananthapuram | Shanthi | 100 |
| 50 | Gutti | Amrutha Mahal | 100 |
| 51 | Railway Koduru | Lava | 100 |
| 52 | Badwel | Chand | 100 |
| 53 | Rajampeta | NSR | 100 |
| 54 | Jammalamadugu | Sai Ram | 100 |
| 55 | Mydhukur | Devi | 100 |
| 56 | Rayachoti | Sahithya | 100 |
| 57 | Bangalore | PVR Complex | 100 |
| 58 | Bangalore | INOX Complex | 100 |
| 59 | Mysore | Thibba Devi | 100 |
| 60 | Chikballapoor | Balaji | 100 |
| 61 | Pavgada | Alankar | 100 |
| 62 | Chennai | Casino | 100 |
| 63 | Parlakimidi | Krishna Talkies | 100 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Dookudu release in theatres?▾
Dookudu released on 23 September 2011 (2011).
Is Dookudu a hit or flop?▾
Dookudu is declared a INDUSTRY HIT at the box office.
Where to watch Dookudu online? OTT release date?▾
Dookudu is available on Mubi. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Dookudu?▾
Dookudu directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Produced by Gopichand Achanta, Anil Sunkara, Ram Achanta.
Who are the main cast members of Dookudu?▾
Dookudu stars Mahesh Babu, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Prakash Raj.
What is the Tollybo rating for Dookudu?▾
Tollybo rates Dookudu 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT.
What is the genre and runtime of Dookudu?▾
Dookudu — Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Runtime: 174 minutes, Language: Telugu.