Damaal Dumeel(2014)
Damaal Dumeel is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language black comedy-thriller film directed by Sree. The film stars Vaibhav Reddy as Manikandan, an IT professional, alongside Ramya Nambeeshan as Meera. The story follows Manikandan after he loses his job and discovers a box of cash at his doorstep. He decides to keep the money, but two rival gangs come hunting for it. The film was produced by Cameo Films India and features music by S. Thaman. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the plot but noting weak execution in parts. The film was released on April 18, 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 18 April 2014
- Director
- Shree
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An IT professional loses his job and finds a box of cash at his doorstep. He decides to keep it, but two dangerous gangs want the money back. He must outsmart both gangs to survive and protect the people he loves.
“Money is the root of all evil”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Damaal Dumeel
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Thaman (7 films together), Thaman & Sayaji Shinde (6 films together), Manobala & Charlie (5 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Sayaji Shinde (4 films together), and Manobala & Kota Srinivasa Rao (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Damaal Dumeel' is a playful Tamil phrase meaning a state of chaos or confusion, which reflects the plot.
- Actor Santhanam, known for comedy, was initially considered for a key role, but the part eventually went to another actor.
- The movie was shot in a tight schedule, primarily in Chennai and a few surrounding suburban locations.
- Director Sreekumar Jay had previously worked as an assistant director on several successful Tamil films before this debut.
- The plot shares a basic premise with several other Indian films from the 2010s about ordinary people finding unexpected money.
- Despite the comedic genre, the film incorporates elements of thriller and action during the chase sequences.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, who is better known for his work as a sound designer in Tamil cinema.