Daava(1997)
Daava is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Sunil Agnihotri. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, and Akshay Anand. The story follows three brothers living in a town controlled by a ruthless gangster. When the youngest brother is murdered, the remaining two brothers must confront their own differences and the gangster's power. The film explores themes of family loyalty, revenge, and the cost of violence. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its emotional performances and action sequences. Daava was released in theaters in 1997 and is available on select DVD and digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Sunil Agnihotri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
Three brothers live peacefully until a gangster kills the youngest. The middle brother wants immediate revenge. The eldest brother wants a careful plan. Their conflict threatens to tear the family apart. Can they unite to defeat the gangster before it's too late?
“Brothers fight together or fall alone.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Daava
Cast reunions in this film: Raveena Tandon & Akshay Kumar (6 films together), Raveena Tandon & Mohan Joshi (6 films together), Tinnu Anand & Mohan Joshi (6 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Divya Dutta (4 films together), Tinnu Anand & Naseeruddin Shah (3 films together), and Tinnu Anand & Akshay Kumar (3 films together).
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.