Doctor
An army doctor helps his love interest's family to find their kidnapped daughter.
Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar · Thriller · Comedy · Action · 150 min · 2021
Director
Nelson Dilipkumar
Writer
Nelson Dilipkumar
Studio
KJR Studios / Sivakarthikeyan Productions
Release
2021-10-09
Runtime
150 min
Genres
Thriller, Comedy, Action
Full Plot
When his fiancee's niece is kidnapped, a stoic army doctor and his motley team launch a rescue operation in which they need both wit and their wits.
Cast & Characters
Padmini
Priyanka Arul Mohan
Sumathi
Archana Chandhoke
Padmini "Mini"
Priyanka Mohan
Colonel James Anderson
Milind Soman
Preethi, the family maid
Deepa Shankar
Navneeth, Mini's brother and Chinnu's father
Arun Alexander
Melvin, Alvin's brother
Raghu Ram
Alvin, Melvin's brother
Rajiv Lakshman
Terry's father
Bikramjeet Kanwarpal
Did You Know?
Nelson Dilipkumar has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Jailer 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sivakarthikeyan appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Ethir Neechal, Madharaasi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Doctor became the fourth highest grossing Tamil film of 2021 behind Master and Annaatthe along with Maanaadu.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Doctor holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (58 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (58 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor's IMDb rating?+
Doctor has a 7.4/10 rating on IMDb from 21,622 votes.
Is Doctor good? What are critics saying?+
Doctor holds 6.3/10 on TMDb (58 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Doctor?+
Doctor has a runtime of 150 min.
Who directed Doctor?+
Doctor was directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
Where can I watch Doctor?+
Doctor is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Doctor" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its solid writing and dark humor. Some reviewers noted that the film's storyline, while intriguing, relied on familiar tropes. Overall, the critical response suggests a balanced assessment of the film's strengths and weaknesses.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
