Last updated: 8 May 2026

Hindi · Comedy
2h 0m · 1 Jan 2006
Writer: Lakshmikanth Chenna
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Hyderabad Nawabs is a comedy film that revolves around the lives of two close friends from Hyderabad who aspire to become rich and influential in their city. The story explores their humorous escapades, cultural quirks, and the challenges they face while trying to achieve their dreams. The film highlights the unique Hyderabadi dialect and local flavor, providing a comedic yet affectionate portrayal of the city and its people.
Hyderabad Nawabs delivers a light-hearted and entertaining narrative that capitalizes on the local Hyderabadi culture and dialect, which is the film's strongest asset. The screenplay is simple and straightforward, focusing mainly on situational comedy and character-driven humor. The pacing is uneven, with the first half establishing the characters and setting the tone effectively, while the second half tends to drag with repetitive comedic sequences.
The film's humor is its main appeal, though it may not resonate with audiences unfamiliar with the Hyderabadi context. The songs and music are minimal and serve more as interludes rather than highlights, with no notable tracks standing out. The background score is functional, supporting the comedic timing without being intrusive.
Overall, Hyderabad Nawabs works best as a niche comedy that celebrates regional identity, though it lacks depth in story and technical finesse. It is a film that caters primarily to fans of local humor and culture rather than a broad audience.
Aziz Naser: Comedic and energetic, effectively capturing the Hyderabadi persona.
Mast Ali: Strong comic timing and chemistry with co-actors, a standout in delivering dialect-based humor.
R.K. (Mama): Supportive role with good comic presence.
Dheer Charan Srivastav: Adds to the humor with a natural and relatable performance.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Lakshmikanth Chenna directs with a focus on humor and local flavor, successfully bringing out the essence of Hyderabad's culture but falls short in maintaining narrative momentum throughout the film.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
The film received mixed reviews, with critics appreciating the authentic Hyderabadi humor and performances but pointing out the weak screenplay and uneven pacing. It was noted as a niche film that appeals mainly to local audiences.
Final Box-Office Result
Hyderabad Nawabs released on 1 January 2006 (2006).
Hyderabad Nawabs is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Hyderabad Nawabs OTT release date not announced yet.
Hyderabad Nawabs directed by Lakshmikanth Chenna.
Hyderabad Nawabs stars Aziz Naser, Mast Ali, R.K. (Mama), Dheer Charan Srivastav, Stuti Misra.
Tollybo rates Hyderabad Nawabs 2.75/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Hyderabad Nawabs — Genre: Comedy, Runtime: 120 minutes, Language: Hindi.