''Uppi Dada M.B.B.S.'' is a 2006 Indian

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directed by

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. It is a remake of the

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film ''

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''. The film stars

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and

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. The music is composed by

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. The film received mixed reviews from critics who unfavourably compared it with the original.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

Reception

R. G. Vijayasarathy of ''

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'' wrote that "''Uppi Dada'' is certainly a watchable and well-made film for the viewers who have not seen the original but it may disappoint those who liked ''Munnabhai M B B S'' immensely". A critic from ''Viggy'' wrote that "Watch it if you haven't seen the original". A critic from ''webindia123'' wrote that "''Uppi Dada M.B.B.S.'' is certainly watchable and well-made. But it may disappoint viewers who have seen the original".

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* 2000s Kannada-language films 2006 films Kannada remakes of Hindi films Indian comedy-drama films Medical-themed films 2006 comedy-drama films 2006 comedy films 2006 drama films Films directed by D. Rajendra Babu {{2000s-Kannada-film-stub