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Daava(1997)

4.2/10
Hindi162 mins

Daava (1997) is a 162-minute Hindi film directed by Sunil Agnihotri. Starring Rajendra Gupta, Naseeruddin Shah and Goga Kapoor. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Daava stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1997
Director
Sunil Agnihotri
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
4.2/10

Storyline

A police officer named Arjun has two stepbrothers, Bhishma and Suraj. A man named Dhaman takes advantage of their family conflict. He watches as the three brothers turn against each other.

Brothers divided. A villain's revenge.

Film Details

4.2Rating
162Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleदावा

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyrevengecorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Daava: The Challenge' but was shortened to just 'Daava' upon release.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Sunil Shetty played a police officer named Arjun, a role he repeated in several other 90s action movies.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a large warehouse set, a common and cost-effective location for action sequences in 90s Bollywood.
  • Director Sunil Agnihotri was primarily known for television work, making this a rare big-screen directorial venture for him.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a song picturised on Madhoo that did not gain significant popularity compared to their other 90s hits.
  • Despite its star cast, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered in mainstream Bollywood discussions.
  • The plot involving three brothers in conflict was a popular melodramatic template in Indian cinema during that era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Daava

Frequently Asked Questions