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Daud(1997)

5.5/10
Hindi180 mins

Daud (1997) is a 180-minute Hindi film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Starring Neeraj Vora, Rana Jung Bahadur and Rasool Ellore. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Daud stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.

Mood:
suspensefulfunnydark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1997
Director
Ram Gopal Varma
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A gangster hires a thief named Nandu to steal a valuable package worth more than a crore of rupees. Nandu takes the job for the payment.

A thief. A fortune. A deadly deal.

Film Details

5.5Rating
180Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsOttam · 50–50

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulfunnydark
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Daud' means 'run' in Hindi, reflecting its fast-paced chase sequences.
  • It was one of the first Bollywood films to heavily feature handheld camera work for a gritty feel.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, which was very fast for a major production at the time.
  • Actress Urmila Matondkar performed many of her own stunts, including jumping from a moving vehicle.
  • The soundtrack became more popular than the film, with songs like 'Khamosh Raat' gaining a cult following.
  • Director Ram Gopal Varma has called it an experimental film that did not find a wide audience upon release.
  • It was one of the early films to blend dark comedy with action in a road-trip style narrative.

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