The film follows the life of Dr. John Dolittle (played by Eddie Murphy), a veterinarian who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Judy (played by Kelly Reilly) and their three children. Dr. Dolittle is a kind-hearted and gentle soul who loves animals, but his wife and children are fed up with his obsession with creatures, which they believe is ruining their family life.

One day, Dr. Dolittle meets a clever and charming chimpanzee named Lucky, who helps him discover that he has a special gift – the ability to talk to animals. This newfound talent takes Dr. Dolittle on a series of hilarious and exciting adventures as he helps various animals in need, from a chihuahua with a broken heart to a gorilla with a bad temper.

The Telugu dubbed version of "Dr. Dolittle-1 (1998)" is available on various streaming platforms. You can also purchase or rent the DVD/ digital copy from online marketplaces.