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{{Short description|2025 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Daveed
| image = Daveed_Malayalam_Movie_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Govind Vishnu
| writer = {{Plainlist|
* Deepu Rajeevan
* Govind Vishnu
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Century Max John & Mary Productions
* Panorama Studios
* Aby Alex Abhraham
* Tom Joseph
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Antony Varghese]]
* [[Lijomol Jose]]
* [[Vijayaraghavan]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[Justin Varghese]]
| cinematography = Salu K. Thomas
| editing = Rakesh Cherumadam
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* Century Max John & Mary Productions
* [[Panorama Studios]]
}}
| distributor = Century Films (India)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|02|14}}<ref>{{cite web |title=ബോക്സറായി ആന്റണി പെപ്പെ;'ദാവീദ്' |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/antony-varghese-pepes-next-film-is-titled-daveed-1345479 |website=[[Madhyamam]] |date=November 2024 |access-date=1 November 2024 |archive-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130064221/https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/antony-varghese-pepes-next-film-is-titled-daveed-1345479 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}9 crore<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 20, 2025 |title=Malayalam cinema’s February fallout: Rs 53 crore loss, one film earns just Rs 10,000! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/malayalam-cinemas-february-fallout-rs-53-crore-loss-one-film-earns-just-rs-10000/articleshow/119237255.cms#:~:text=Here%2520are%2520some%2520of%2520the%2520films%2520and,Rs%25201.5%2520crore%252C%2520Theater%2520Share:%2520Rs%252055%252C000 |access-date=2025-10-19 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2025 |title=Mollywood box office collection: 11 of 17 films released in February tank in theatres |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/03/19/february-malayalam-new-releases-producers-disclose-budget-revenue-loss.html |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=[[Malayala Manorama|OnManorama]]}}</ref>
| gross = 
}}

'''''Daveed''''' is a [[List of Malayalam films of 2025|2025]] Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[action film]] directed by Govind Vishnu and written by Deepu Rajeevan and Govind Vishnu.<ref>{{Cite news |title=First look poster of Antony Varghese's actioner 'Daveed' is out! -See inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/first-look-poster-of-antony-vargheses-actioner-daveed-is-out-see-inside/articleshow/114155721.cms |access-date=11 October 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=20 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120014916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/first-look-poster-of-antony-vargheses-actioner-daveed-is-out-see-inside/articleshow/114155721.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> It is produced by Aby Alex Abraham, Tom Joseph, Century Max John & Mary Productions and [[Panorama Studios]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese Pepe's 'Daveed' wrapped up |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Oct/25/antony-varghese-pepesdaveed-wrapped-up |access-date=25 October 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese's Movie Daveed Completes Its First Schedule |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/antony-vargheses-movie-daveed-completes-its-first-schedule-9021672.html |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[News18]] |language=en |archive-date=21 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821014123/https://www.news18.com/movies/antony-vargheses-movie-daveed-completes-its-first-schedule-9021672.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The films stars [[Antony Varghese]], [[Lijomol Jose]], [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Saiju Kurup]] and Kichu Tellus in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese Pepe's Next Film Is Titled Daveed |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/antony-varghese-pepes-next-film-is-titled-daveed-article-111247586 |access-date=25 June 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625045636/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/antony-varghese-pepes-next-film-is-titled-daveed-article-111247586 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The film was officially announced on 23 November,<ref>{{Cite news |title='ഡബിള്‍ പഞ്ചിന് ഇത്തിരി ഇടവേള'; ആന്റണി പെപ്പെയുടെ 'ദാവീദ്' ആദ്യ ഷെഡ്യൂള്‍ പൂര്‍ത്തിയായി. |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/antony-varghese-daveed-movie-first-schedule-wrapped-1.9825816 |access-date=19 August 2024 |website=[[Mathrubhumi]] |language=en |archive-date=19 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819175859/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/antony-varghese-daveed-movie-first-schedule-wrapped-1.9825816 |url-status=live}}</ref> 2023. Principal Photography commenced on 24 June 2024,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shooting of Antony Varghese Pepe's film 'Daveed' begins |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1331300&u=shooting-of-antony-varghese-pepes-film-daveed-begins |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[Kerala Kaumudi]] |language=en}}</ref> in [[Thrissur]], [[Ernakulam]], and [[Kottayam]]. The film's songs and original score were by [[Justin Varghese]]. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

== Plot ==
{{More plot|date=August 2025}}
Ashiq Abu, a middle-aged [[bouncer]] who faces a life-changing rivalry with Turkish boxer Sainul Akhmedov.

==Cast==
* [[Antony Varghese]] as Aashiq Abu
* [[Lijomol Jose]] as Sherin
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as Kochappa
* [[Vijayaraghavan]] as Raghavan Aashaan
* [[Aju Varghese]] as Sam Puthekkadan
* [[Kichu Tellus]] as Tytus
* Jess Kukku as Safa
* Ramesh
* Mohan
* Narayanan
* Bibin
* Sandra
* Deepu Rajeevan
* [[Michael Igwe]] as Cuban Boxer 1
* Dinil as Cuban Boxer 2
* [[Anna Rajan]] as Herself (cameo)

==Production==
===Development===
The film marks the directorial debut of Govind Vishnu.<ref>{{Cite news |title=First Look Of Antony Varghese Pepe's Daveed Out! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/first-look-of-antony-varghese-pepes-daveed-out-article-114155028 |access-date=11 October 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en |archive-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130062534/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/first-look-of-antony-varghese-pepes-daveed-out-article-114155028 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 15 June 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 John & Mary Productions, Panorama Studios, Aby Alex Abhraham, and Tom Joseph.<ref>{{Cite news |title=ബോക്സറായി ആന്റണി വര്‍ഗീസ്; 'ദാവീദ്' ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/photogallery/film/antony-varghese-as-boxer-in-daveed-movie-rv-675658.html |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[News18 Malayalam]] |language=ml |archive-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624145634/https://malayalam.news18.com/photogallery/film/antony-varghese-as-boxer-in-daveed-movie-rv-675658.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

The cinematography will be handled by Salu K. Thomas.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pepe 13 is now titled Daveed: Check out the motion poster of Antony Varghese's upcoming action flick |url=https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/pepe-13-is-now-titled-daveed-check-out-the-motion-poster-of-antony-vargheses-upcoming-action-flick/b157183806852/ |access-date=23 June 2024 |website=Desimartini |language=en |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623213718/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/pepe-13-is-now-titled-daveed-check-out-the-motion-poster-of-antony-vargheses-upcoming-action-flick/b157183806852/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film's visuals and pacing are supervised by editor Rakesh Cherumadam.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese Pepe to star in Daveed, poster released |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/antony-varghese-pepe-to-star-in-daveed-poster-released-1.9664201 |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[Mathrubhumi]] |language=en |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625003246/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/antony-varghese-pepe-to-star-in-daveed-poster-released-1.9664201 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Casting===
[[Antony Varghese]] signed on for Daveed with director Govind Vishnu.<ref>{{Cite news |title='ഞങ്ങൾ തുടങ്ങുകയാണ് എല്ലാവരുടേം പ്രാർത്ഥന വേണം': ആന്റണി വർഗീസിന്റെ 'ദാവീദ്' വരുന്നു |url=https://www.vanitha.in/celluloid/movies/daveed-movie-antony-varghese-news.html |access-date=25 June 2024 |website=[[Vanitha]] |language=ml |archive-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130065759/https://www.vanitha.in/celluloid/movies/daveed-movie-antony-varghese-news.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The team has announced that [[Lijomol Jose]], [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Saiju Kurup]], and Kichu Tellus are in the cast. The film will also feature [[Aju Varghese]], Jess Kukku, Nileen Sandra,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Filming Of Antony Varghese Pepe's Daveed Wrapped Up! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/filming-of-antony-varghese-pepes-daveed-wrapped-up-article-114475536 |access-date=25 October 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> Mo Ismail, Bibin Perumbally, Ajith Narayanan, Deepu Mohan, and Ramesh Kozhikode in key roles. Additionally, the director has revealed that the movie will introduce several new faces.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese's Daveed launched |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/24/antony-vargheses-daveed-launched |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=25 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725183809/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/24/antony-vargheses-daveed-launched |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Filming===
Principal photography began on 24 June,<ref>{{Cite news |title=It's a wrap for Antony Varghese's Daveed |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/23/its-a-wrap-for-antony-vargheses-daveed |access-date=23 October 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130070334/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/23/its-a-wrap-for-antony-vargheses-daveed |url-status=live}}</ref> 2024, with a puja ceremony. The first schedule lasted over 55 days,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese Pepe to star in Daveed, poster released |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/antony-vargheses-movie-daveed-completes-its-first-schedule-9021672.html |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[News18]] |language=en |archive-date=21 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821014123/https://www.news18.com/movies/antony-vargheses-movie-daveed-completes-its-first-schedule-9021672.html |url-status=live}}</ref> concluding on 18 August 2024. Filming took place in and around [[Ernakulam]] and [[Kottayam]]. The second schedule was held from 7 to 22 October, with shooting in [[Thrissur]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=ബോക്സറായി ആന്റണി വര്‍ഗീസ്; 'ദാവീദ്' ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/photogallery/film/antony-varghese-as-boxer-in-daveed-movie-rv-675658.html |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[News18 Malayalam]] |language=ml}}</ref>

==Marketing==
The film was announced with a motion title poster that introduced the cast, accompanied by music from [[Justin Varghese]]. The first look poster,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Antony Varghese Pepe flexes his muscles as boxer Ashiq Abu in Daveed, first look out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/11/antony-varghese-pepe-flexes-his-muscles-as-boxer-ashiq-abu-in-daveed-first-look-out |access-date=11 October 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> featuring [[Antony Varghese]] as Abu, a boxer, was released on 11 October 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 Daveed will hit theaters in February.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Release window announced for Antony Varghese's Daveed |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Dec/31/release-window-announced-for-antony-vargheses-daveed |access-date=18 August 2024 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=ml}}</ref>

==Music==
The music and original background score for this film<ref>{{Cite news |title=ആക്ഷനില്‍ കസറാൻ ആന്റണി വര്‍ഗീസ്, ചിത്രത്തിന് പേരിട്ടു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/antony-vargheses-next-action-film-title-daveed-hrk-sfkirl |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=en}}</ref> were composed by [[Justin Varghese]]. The music rights for the film have been sold to [[Think Music]].<ref>{{Cite news |title='വാലിബനു' ശേഷം 'ദാവീദു'മായി ജോൺ ആൻഡ് മേരി പ്രൊഡക്‌ഷൻ; നായകൻ പെപ്പെ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/06/24/antony-varghese-pepes-daveed-movie-starts-rolling.html |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=[[Manorama Online]] |language=ml |archive-date=30 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130062039/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/06/24/antony-varghese-pepes-daveed-movie-starts-rolling.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Release==
===Theatrical===
The film was released theatrically on 14 February 2025.{{Cn|date=August 2025}}

===Home media===
The digital streaming rights of the film is acquired by [[ZEE5]] and started streaming from 18 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2025 |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/daveed-ott-release-date-platform-zee5-anthony-varghese-pepe-8953736 |title=Daveed OTT: പെപ്പെയുടെ ആക്ഷൻ ചിത്രം ദാവീദ് ഒടിടിയിൽ എപ്പോൾ കാണാം? |access-date=12 April 2025 |website=The Indian Express |language=ml}}</ref>

==Reception==
Gopika Is of TimesofIndia gave the film a 3.5 out of 5 rating mentioning "Debutant director Govind Vishnu's Daveed is a well-made, entertaining sports drama. The film, given its genre, could have ended up being very predictable—and it is, to an extent—but the execution and the journey to these plot points are what make Daveed an engrossing experience".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Daveed Movie Review : Antony Varghese Shines in This Engaging Malayalam Sports Drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/daveed/movie-review/118258622.cms |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Swathi P Ajith of Onmanorama gave the film a positive review saying "The film may not have the scale of a Hollywood sports drama, but the effort put into it, the work behind the scenes, and Pepe's strong performance hold it together. While it keeps things grounded, the film delivers where it matters, making it a worthy watch in theaters".<ref>{{Cite web |title='Daveed': A boxing drama that lands its punches with heart and sweat {{!}} Movie Review |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2025/02/14/daveed-movie-review-antony-varghese-pepe-lijomol-boxing.html |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=‘Daveed’: A boxing drama that lands its punches with heart and sweat {{!}} Movie Review |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of boxing films]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt29472286}}
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/daveed/0-0-1z5730839 Daveed]'' on [[ZEE5]]

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kottayam]]
[[Category:Films shot in Ernakulam]]
[[Category:Films shot in Thrissur]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Panorama Studios films]]

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