Daud(1997)
Daud is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language road adventure comedy film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar, with Paresh Rawal in a supporting role. The story follows Nandu, a small-time crook hired to deliver a mysterious package to a notorious criminal named Pinky. When Nandu demands more payment, he finds himself chased by both gangsters and the police. The package is later revealed to be a nuclear bomb, raising the stakes. The film features a soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Mehboob and Sukhwinder Singh. Despite receiving mixed reviews, it was noted for its fast-paced action and comedic tone. The film was not a box office success but has since developed a cult following. It is a remake of Varma's own 1991 Telugu film Kshana Kshanam.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5, Eros Now, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Nandu, a small-time crook, is hired to deliver a package to a dangerous gangster. When he demands more money, he refuses to hand it over. He ends up on the run with Bhavani, a cabaret dancer. They soon discover the package contains a nuclear bomb. Now they must escape both the gangsters and the police before it's too late.
“Fun on the run!”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Daud
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Ram Gopal Varma (14 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Paresh Rawal (9 films together), Paresh Rawal & Neeraj Vora (8 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Paresh Rawal (7 films together), and Vineeth & A. R. Rahman (5 films together).
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.