Mrechakatika has been and is even now one of the most enchanting dramas in the Sanskrit Literature. It is a brilliant torso of a play written by the great Dramatist Sudraka in the full maturitys of his powers. This play is full of spiritedness, humour and ebullience. Mrechakatika-A critical and cultural study has been done taking into account the critical study of Dr. G.V. Devasthali and introduction to Mrechakatika by M. R. Kale, R.D. Karmarkar, Dr. R.S. Tripathi. The entire hook is divided into eleven chapters which together presents a faithful critical and cultural study of this famous play. The critical study also encompasses a brief portrait of the dramatist Sudraka. The cultural study gives a brief description of philosophical, architectural, administrational, flora, fauna, jyotisa (astronomical) and other aspects of the play.