This paper examines the 1998 American fantasy-comedy film Dr. Dolittle , directed by Betty Thomas and starring Eddie Murphy. While the film is a significant entry in Hollywood family entertainment, this analysis specifically addresses the film’s reception and characterization in the Telugu-speaking market through its dubbed version. It explores the narrative structure, the comedic translation of anthropomorphic dialogue, and the cultural localization strategies used to make the film accessible to Indian audiences.

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The story of the 1998 movie Dr. Dolittle follows the life of Dr. John Dolittle (played by Eddie Murphy ), a successful doctor and devoted family man. The Awakening of a Gift Childhood Secret