Movies like Dookudu (2011)
The best movies like Dookudu (2011) are Athadu (2005), Aagadu (2014) and Pokiri (2006). If Dookudu hooked you with its action and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedEega (2012)7.1/10 from 275 votes
- NewestSarileru Neekevvaru (2020)Released 2020
- In TeluguAthadu (2005)Also in Telugu
Athadu (2005)
A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAagadu (2014)
Shankar, a trigger-happy encounter specialist with a tragic past, is posted to Bokkapatnam village , to halt the illegal operations of the influential don Damodar, whose dream project is to build a power plant also with whom Shankar has a personal score to settle.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Pokiri (2006)
Pandu is a contract killer and will accept any contract provided the amount is right. The police want him for questioning, while the underworld needs him to silence their opponents. No one really knows this assassin's background. It is only Pandu who knows his real identity, and he has no intention of sharing it with anyone.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKhaleja (2010)
A village is hounded by an unknown disease, decimating its population. The village priest prophesies that God's avatar will save them. Siddha goes in search of this supernatural potential and finds it in Seetarama Raju, a cab driver.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like this1: Nenokkadine (2014)
A rock star must overcome his psychological inhibitions to seek revenge for his parents' death.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDhruva (2016)
A committed police officer is on a very dangerous mission to destroy the most corrupt person in the country, Siddharth Abhimanyu.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEega (2012)
A passionate flower decorator, Nani, falls for his neighbor, Bindhu, but their budding romance takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Sudeep, a ruthless and powerful businessman.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNani's Gang Leader (2019)
A crime novelist is approached by a group of bereaved women to help them plot revenge against those responsible for the loss of their loved ones.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPower (2014)
Ravi Teja plays a young man desperate to become a police officer, who becomes embroiled in a plot to pose as his lookalike in order to re-capture an infamous thug from rogue cops. The film revolves around two similar looking people, Baldev Sahay - a corrupt ACP in Kolkata and Tirupathi - a person aspiring to become a police officer in Hyderabad. The home minister of Kolkata recruits Tirupathi to play as Baldev to catch a gangster rescued by Baldev. Rest of the story is all about why Baldev became a corrupt cop and how Tirupathi executed the unfinished mission of Baldev.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Theri (2016)
When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisI (2015)
A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJanatha Garage (2016)
Anand is an environmental activist who lives in Mumbai. A chance exchange programme takes him to Hyderabad and here, a chance encounter with Satyam results in him taking over the Janatha Garage from the latter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBusinessman (2012)
Just as the cops have declared the end of Mafia in Mumbai, a man named Surya arrives in the city with the intentions of conquering it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSrimanthudu (2015)
Harsha, a multi-millionaire guy who has everything but there is something else he's looking for and in the process he adopts a complete village trying to bring change in the people.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
A tough army major is deployed to Kurnool on a mission to keep the country safe from external threats.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisNene Raju Nene Mantri (2017)
Nene Raju Nene Mantri is the story of Radha Jogendra and the love of his life, Radha. His whole world revolves around her and he can go to any lengths to make her happy. But what happens when such profound love takes the shape of cavernous ambition?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Kick (2009)
Kalyan is a kind of guy who prefers a life full of thrills than leading a regular life style. He seeks kick in whatever he does. He finds liking in Naina. They separate due to differences. Krishna is a young cop who is in lookout for a big ticket thief who happens to be Kalyan. Meanwhile, Naina agrees for an engagement with Krishna. The rest of the story is all about how Kalyan wins back his lady love and the real intent behind the robberies of Kalyan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRebel (2012)
After his parents are brutally murdered, a man goes on a quest to find his parents' killers. He finds that his own uncle is involved in the killings.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBharat Ane Nenu (2018)
Bharat, a graduate from Oxford, is forced to take up his father's position as the chief minister after his sudden demise. He is not happy with the way government is functioning in the state and tries to reform the corrupt society but faces obstacles from his enemies.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBaadshah (2013)
Rama Rao fails to get a job with the police force due to his father's connections with a gangster. But when his brother is killed by the gangster, Rama Rao becomes Baadshah to oppose him.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Maharshi (2019)
Rishi Kumar is a billionaire and the CEO of Origins, someone who has always strived for the success he now owns. His friend Ravi needs help, how will he come through?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRace Gurram (2014)
Ram and Lakshman, aka Lucky, are brothers who are polar opposites in nature. Their mother wishes to see them united.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNannaku Prematho... (2016)
Subramanyam, a businessman, is on his deathbed when he tells his sons about a cunning man who stole most of his wealth. Hearing this, Abhiram, the youngest son, lays out a plan to seek his revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGoodachari (2018)
Gopi, is the son of an ex-RAW agent Raghuveer. Brought up by his uncle Sathya, he wants to be an agent just like his father and uncle. But Satya wants him to lead a normal life and not be killed like his father was. What happens in Gopi’s life that turns everything upside down?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRowdy Rathore (2012)
A small-time thug comes across a young girl who claims him to be her father, following which he realizes he has a lookalike who's being hunted by goons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisYamadonga (2007)
Raja, an orphaned thief, dies while helping a gang in kidnapping a wealthy heiress, Mahi, in exchange of money. He then lands in Yamlok and fights with Yama, the god of death, to get his life back.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Spyder (2017)
A surveillance expert who wants to help people comes across a foe who is the very definition of evil. Can he stop the man before he destroys everything?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisMaanagaram (2017)
Upon moving to Chennai, four lives get intertwined as they strive to achieve success in the city. However, when a vicious gangster threatens them, the group must work together to defeat him.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGabbar Singh (2012)
A boy runs away from home, angry with his stepfather and half-brother. Years later, he becomes a police inspector and fights a notorious criminal.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Son of Satyamurthy (2015)
The son of a rich businessman struggles to save his father's wealth after his demise. However, he faces many challenges when he becomes the sole breadwinner of his family.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Dookudu?
The closest matches to Dookudu are Athadu (2005), Aagadu (2014) and Pokiri (2006). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dookudu?
People who watched Dookudu most often go on to Athadu (2005), Aagadu (2014) and Pokiri (2006).
What is the highest-rated movie like Dookudu?
Eega (2012), rated 7.1/10 by 275 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dookudu?
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Telugu movies like Dookudu?
Yes: Athadu (2005), Aagadu (2014) and Pokiri (2006).
How are movies similar to Dookudu chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dookudu, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.