Daveed (film)
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| Directed by | Govind Vishnu |
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| Cinematography | Salu K Thomas |
| Edited by | Rakesh Cherumadam |
| Music by | Justin Varghese |
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| Distributed by | Century Max (India) |
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Running time | 150 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Daveed is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language sports action drama film written and directed by Govind Vishnu and the film was co-written by Deepu Rajeevan.[1] The film was produced by Century Max John, Aby Alex Abhraham and Tom Joseph under the banners of Century Max, Mary Productions LLP and Panorama Studios. The films stars and assemblic cast of Antony Varghese, Lijomol Jose, Vijayaraghavan, Saiju Kurup and Kichu Tellus in lead roles.[2]
The film was officially announced on November 23,[3] 2024. Principal Photography commenced on June 24, 2024,[4] in Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kottayam. The film showcases music and original background score by Justin Varghese.
Cast
[edit]- Antony Varghese as Ashiq Abu[5]
- Lijomol Jose
- Vijayaraghavan
- Saiju Kurup
- Kichu Tellus
- Jess Kukku
- Mohammad Karaki
- Aju Varghese
- Ramesh Kozhikode
- Deepu Mohan
- Bhanupriya
- Ajith Narayanan
- Bibin Perumbally
- MO Ismail
- Nileen Sandra
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film marks the directorial debut of Govind Vishnu.[6] On June 15, 2024, he announced his collaboration with Antony Varghese and Lijomol Jose for the project, revealing that the script would be co-written by Deepu Rajeevan. The film is set to be produced by Century Max John, Aby Alex Abhraham, and Tom Joseph under the banners of Century Max, Mary Productions LLP, and Panorama Studios.[7]
The cinematography will be handled by renowned cinematographer Salu K.[8] Thomas, best known for his work in The Great Indian Kitchen. The editing will be done by renowned editor Rakesh Cherumadam, ensuring the film's visuals and pacing are smoothly crafted.[9]
Casting
[edit]Following the success of Chaveer, Antony Varghese signed on for Daveed with director Govind Vishnu. The team has announced that Lijomol Jose, Vijayaraghavan, Saiju Kurup, and Kichu Tellus will play lead roles, with Lijomol taking the female lead. The film will also feature Aju Varghese, Mohammad Karaki, Jess Kukku, Nileen Sandra, MO Ismail, Bibin Perumbally, Ajith Narayanan, Bhanupriya, Deepu Mohan, and Ramesh Kozhikode in key roles. Additionally, the director has revealed that the movie will introduce several new faces.[10]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on June 24, 2024, with a puja ceremony.[11] The first schedule lasted over 55 days[12], concluding on August 18, 2024. Filming took place in and around Ernakulam and Kottayam. The second schedule was held from October 7 to October 22, with shooting in Thrissur.
Marketing
[edit]The film was announced with a motion title poster that introduced the cast,[13] accompanied by music from Justin Varghese. The first look poster[14], featuring Antony Varghese as Abu, a boxer, was released on October 11, 2024. The full cast was later revealed through social media posts. Promotional activities for the film began in early October, though the trailer is yet to be released. Director Govind Vishnu confirmed via his social media that Davood will hit theaters in January.
Music
[edit]The music and original background score for this film were composed by Justin Varghese, who is known for his work Chaaver and Christopher. The music rights for the film have not been sold yet.[15]
Release
[edit]The film is currently in the midst of its promotional campaign[16] and is expected to be released in January 2025.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "First look poster of Antony Varghese's actioner 'Daveed' is out! -See inside". Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese Pepe's Next Film Is Titled Daveed". Times Now. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "'ഡബിള് പഞ്ചിന് ഇത്തിരി ഇടവേള'; ആന്റണി പെപ്പെയുടെ 'ദാവീദ്' ആദ്യ ഷെഡ്യൂള് പൂര്ത്തിയായി". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Shooting of Antony Varghese Pepe's film 'Daveed' begins". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "ആഷിക്ക് അബുവായി ആന്റണി പെപ്പെ; ദാവീദ് ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക്". Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "First Look Of Antony Varghese Pepe's Daveed Out!". Times Now. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "ബോക്സറായി ആന്റണി വര്ഗീസ്; 'ദാവീദ്' ആരംഭിച്ചു". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Pepe 13 is now titled Daveed: Check out the motion poster of Antony Varghese's upcoming action flick". Desimartini. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese Pepe to star in Daveed, poster released". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese's Daveed launched". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese's next titled 'Daveed'". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese Pepe to star in Daveed, poster released". News18. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Daveed: Antony Varghese Pepe's first look from the action film is out - Check out". OTTPlay. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese Pepe flexes his muscles as boxer Ashiq Abu in Daveed, first look out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "'വാലിബനു' ശേഷം 'ദാവീദു'മായി ജോൺ ആൻഡ് മേരി പ്രൊഡക്ഷൻ; നായകൻ പെപ്പെ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Kondal actor Antony Varghese reveals release date, what to expect from Daveed". OTTPlay. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Antony Varghese Pepe's next, 'Daveed', starts rolling". The South First. Retrieved 24 June 2024.