Dalam(2013)
'Dalam' is a 2013 Telugu-language action drama film directed by an unknown director. The film stars Ravi Teja in the lead role, with supporting performances from an ensemble cast. The story follows Siva, a grocery store owner whose young son is kidnapped by a child trafficking ring. Set in the gritty underworld of Hyderabad, the film depicts Siva's desperate journey to rescue his son while battling corrupt police and ruthless gangsters. The film is notable for its intense emotional tone and realistic portrayal of crime. It received positive reviews for Ravi Teja's performance and the film's raw storytelling. 'Dalam' was released in theaters in 2013.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2013
- Director
- M. Jeevan
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Siva's son is kidnapped at a local fair. The police refuse to help. Siva discovers a powerful gangster named Bhai runs a child trafficking network. He must fight alone through a world of corruption and violence to bring his son home.
“A father's love knows no depth”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dalam
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Nassar (9 films together), Kishore & Nassar (5 films together), Ajay & Abhimanyu Singh (5 films together), Ajay & Naveen Chandra (3 films together), Naveen Chandra & Abhimanyu Singh (3 films together), and Piaa Bajpai & Nassar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, but the Tamil version 'Koottam' released a year later in 2014.
- Director M. Jeevan worked as an assistant to Ram Gopal Varma before making his directorial debut with this film.
- The movie's plot was inspired by real-life stories of former Naxalites trying to reintegrate into society.
- It was produced under the banner Mammoth Media & Entertainment, which was relatively new to the film industry at the time.
- The film's release date was strategically chosen around India's Independence Day, aligning with its political themes.
- Actor Kishore, who played a key role, was already an established name in Tamil and Kannada cinema before this Telugu debut.
- Despite being an action thriller, the film incorporated realistic village settings to ground its narrative in authenticity.