Dookudu (2026)
▸ Worth a watch
The verdict
Dookudu is a solid, watchable Telugu film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 52 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 174 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Australia you can stream it on Sun Nxt.
The performances and second half earned praise; the writing caught flak. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 174 min — long |
| Genre | Action / Comedy |
| Language | Telugu |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sreenu Vaitla
Cast
Mahesh Babu
ACP G. Ajay Kumar
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Prashanthi
Prakash Raj
Shankar Narayana
Sonu Sood
Nayak
Brahmanandam
Padmasri
M. S. Narayana
Bokka Venkata Rao
Where to watch in Australia
Sun Nxt
Availability as of 2026-08-09 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Dookudu worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. The performances and second half earned praise; the writing caught flak.
Where can I watch Dookudu?
You can stream Dookudu in Australia on Sun Nxt.
When is Dookudu releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Dookudu is already streaming in Australia on Sun Nxt.
What language is Dookudu in?
Dookudu is a Telugu film (Action / Comedy).