D(2005)
D is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Vishram Sawant. It stars Randeep Hooda in his first lead role, alongside Rukhsar Rehman, Chunky Pandey, and Isha Koppikar. The story follows Deshu, a Dubai mechanic who witnesses a murder and is drawn into the Mumbai underworld. He joins a gang for revenge and rises to become a powerful crime lord. The film is the third installment in Ram Gopal Varma's Gangster trilogy, following Satya and Company. It is based on the real-life D-Company crime syndicate. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its raw portrayal of the underworld. It was released on 3 June 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A Dubai mechanic returns to India after his mother's death. He witnesses a gang murder and is forced to choose between testifying or staying silent. After being threatened, he joins a rival gang for revenge. He rises quickly, but jealousy and betrayal lead to a violent confrontation that changes everything.
“From mechanic to underworld king”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for D
Cast reunions in this film: Chunky Pandey & Chunky Panday (22 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Yashpal Sharma & Rajpal Yadav (7 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Zakir Hussain (5 films together), Zakir Hussain & Rajpal Yadav (5 films together), and Isha Koppikar & Ram Gopal Varma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'D' stands for 'Deshu', the main character's name, but also hints at 'Don' or 'Danger'.
- Director Vishram Sawant was an assistant to Ram Gopal Varma, and this was his solo directorial debut.
- Actor Randeep Hooda prepared for his role by spending time with real-life mechanics in Mumbai.
- The film's gritty look was achieved by shooting mostly at real locations in Mumbai's darker, less-filmed areas.
- Despite its crime thriller genre, the movie includes a subplot about cricket match-fixing, reflecting real scandals of the time.
- The soundtrack featured a song by the band Euphoria, but it wasn't a major commercial success.
- It was produced by Ram Gopal Varma's company, known for its edgy, realistic crime films in the 2000s.