Underdog Story of Family Unity on the Big Screen: 'Daveed' Review

Kochi, Kerala - A sports family action drama that takes you to the streets of slums and captures the essence of unity amidst adversity, "Daveed", is now playing in theatres. Directed by debutant Govind Vishnu, this underdog story follows the life of young family man Aashiq Abu as he enters the boxing arena for a competition.

Governed by a deep-seated family values, the movie portrays an underdog who is part of a community that stands together through thick and thin. As stated by the director, "Family is first and sports comes next." The storyline not only touches upon the themes of hard work, dedication, and perseverance but also takes you on a journey of self-discovery.

The film boasts an ensemble cast led by Antony, who played the lead role and underwent significant weight loss to fit into his character. American-Egyptian actor Mo Ismail also adds to the movie's charm by playing a pivotal role.

Govind Vishnu attributes his inspiration for "Daveed" to various sources, including the hit Malayalam series 'Season' by Padmarajan sir, who has since become an iconic figure in the Malayan cine industry. The writer of this article agrees that it is just another story of a David versus Goliath struggle but Govind’s response says, “our film speaks of a different concept — a conflict between a Malayali and an outsider - something that became cult through Season by Padmarajan sir.

Overall, "Daveed" is must-watch movie when you want to feel good for some time and know that life has its own set of values – unity.