Dhee

Shankar, a young man with a short temper, is constantly getting into trouble due to his inability to control his anger. He falls for Shruti, who is unaware of his true nature. Her father, a powerful gangster named Chintalapalli, is fiercely protective of her and has a long-standing enmity with Shankar's uncle. To win Shruti's heart and appease her father, Shankar must learn to channel his anger constructively and navigate the dangerous world of his potential father-in-law.

Dhee was a major commercial success and received generally positive reviews, particularly for its comedic elements and the performances of the lead actors, especially Brahmanandam. The film is widely considered a breakthrough hit for Manchu Vishnu and solidified Srinu Vaitla's reputation as a director of successful commercial entertainers.

• Praised for its laugh-out-loud comedy and entertainment value.
• Manchu Vishnu's energetic performance and comic timing were highlighted.
• Brahmanandam's role was a major crowd-pleaser, often stealing the show.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its consistent humor and engaging screenplay, making it a popular choice for entertainment.

Won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) for Manchu Vishnu. Also received nominations and awards in various other categories at different Telugu film award ceremonies.

The character of 'Chantripedathava' played by Brahmanandam became iconic and is still widely referenced and quoted in popular culture.