Dawood(2025)

Storyline

A cab driver accepts a small job that pulls him into a dangerous criminal's world. Now, he's trapped and must either fight to survive or accept he's become the target.

“A cabbie's quick cash job turns deadly.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

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LingaActor

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Boxer DheenaActor

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Ananth NagActor

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VaiyapuriActor

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Cheran rajActor

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DhilebanActor

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Shah RaActor

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ArjaiActor

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Radha RaviActor

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Abhishek VinodActor

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Prashanth RamanDirector

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S. Uma MaheshwariCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dawood

Cast reunions in this film: Vaiyapuri & Radha Ravi (6 films together), and Dhileban & Arjai (2 films together).

VaiyapuriActor

6th time

Radha RaviActor

Vaiyapuri × Radha Ravi — 6 films together →

DhilebanActor

2nd time

ArjaiActor

Dhileban × Arjai — 2 films together →

Trivia

• The film's title 'Dawood' is a nod to the infamous real-life gangster Dawood Ibrahim, but the story is entirely fictional.
• Director Prashanth Raman reportedly studied classic dark comedies from the Coen brothers for the film's tone.
• The movie was shot extensively in the narrow lanes of North Chennai to capture a raw, authentic atmosphere.
• A key chase sequence was filmed using a specially rigged camera car to get dynamic shots from inside the taxi.
• The script went through over 15 drafts to perfectly balance the crime thriller and comedy elements.
• The film's promotional campaign used retro-style posters inspired by 1990s Tamil pulp fiction novels.
• Composer Sam C.S. created a distinct musical motif using a distorted harmonium to represent the gangster's menace.