Dookudu

Dookudu is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and produced by Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner of 14 Reels Entertainment. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles, with Prakash Raj, Sonu Sood, and Brahmanandam in supporting roles. The music was composed by S. Thaman.

The story follows Ajay (Mahesh Babu), a police officer who goes undercover to infiltrate a crime syndicate and bring down its leader, JD (Sonu Sood). Ajay's primary motivation stems from a past incident involving his father, a former police officer who was critically injured by JD's henchmen. He also seeks to reunite with his childhood sweetheart, Prashanthi (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), who is JD's daughter. The narrative is characterized by its fast-paced action sequences, witty dialogues, and comedic interludes, primarily driven by the characters played by Brahmanandam and Vennela Kishore.

Dookudu received a highly positive reception from critics and audiences alike, with particular praise directed at Mahesh Babu's performance, the direction, and the screenplay. The film was a major commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of its time and earning several accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Mahesh Babu. Its blend of action and comedy resonated widely, establishing it as a popular film in Telugu cinema.