The film was released in over 1,600 screens globally, the largest release for any Telugu film up to that point.
The Day 1 momentum propelled the film to a lifetime gross of roughly ₹101–112 crore dookudu day 1 collection
in just two days in the United States. This feat was so significant that the Los Angeles Times The film was released in over 1,600 screens
Dookudu was a giant leap for an industry that was still finding its feet on the national stage. It proved that a Telugu star could open a film with numbers comparable to the biggest Bollywood stars of the time. It wasn't just a collection; it was a statement. It marked the day Mahesh Babu not only returned to form but also expanded the boundaries of what a Telugu movie could achieve. It proved that a Telugu star could open