Last updated: 7 May 2026
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
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
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.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 312 |
| 100 Days Centers | 63 |
| 175 Days Centers | 17 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 75% |
| Neutral | 15% |
| Negative | 10% |
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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Dookudu released on 23 September 2011 (2011).
Dookudu is declared a INDUSTRY HIT at the box office.
Dookudu is available on Mubi. OTT date will be updated soon.
Dookudu directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Produced by Gopichand Achanta, Anil Sunkara, Ram Achanta.
Dookudu stars Mahesh Babu, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Prakash Raj.
Tollybo rates Dookudu 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT.
Dookudu — Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Runtime: 174 minutes, Language: Telugu.
