Daman (2022 film)

For other uses, see Daman.

DAMaN
Theatrical release Poster
Directed by
  • Vishal Mourya
  • Debi Prasad Lenka
Written by
  • Vishal Mourya
  • Debi Prasad Lenka
Produced byDeependra Samal
Starring
CinematographyPratap Rout
Edited byDebi Prasad Lenka
Music byGaurav Anand
Production
companies
  • JP Motion Pictures
  • Mentis films
  • Amara Muzik Odia (Digital & Satellite Partner)
Distributed byJP Motion Pictures (Odia)
Panorama Studios (Hindi)
Release dates
  • 4 November 2022 (2022-11-04) (Odia)[1]
  • 3 February 2023 (2023-02-03) (Hindi)
Running time
121 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageOdia
Budgetest. ₹ 95 Lakhs [2]
Box officeest.₹ 74.5 crores [3]

DAMaN, abbreviation for Durgama Anchalare Malaria Nirakarana (transl. Malaria Eradication in Inaccessible Areas), is a 2022 Indian Odia-language adventure drama film written and directed by Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka and produced by Deependra Samal.[4] Released in Odia as well as a dubbed version in the Hindi language, the film stars Babushaan Mohanty and Dipanwit Dashmohapatra in lead roles.[5][6]

At the 70th National Film Awards, it won in the category Best Odia Film.[7] This award comprises a Rajat Kamal and cash prize of Rs 2 lakh.[8] The film theatrically released on 4 November 2022 in to highly positive reviews from critics, and became a success in box office.

The film portrays a doctor's relentless fight against superstitions and struggle to make tribal people aware of facts about Malaria disease. The film has been considered inspirational for fresh graduate doctors. [5]

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  2. ^ "Daman Odia Movie - A Boon For The Ollywood To Revive! - Odisha Darsan". 4 December 2022. Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. ^ "DAMAN BOX OFFICE". Bollywood Hungama. 4 December 2022.
  4. ^ The SportsGrail; Sharma, Mukul (9 November 2022). "Daman Odia Movie Box Office Collection, Budget, Star Cast And Plot Story". The SportsGrail. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Babusan starrer Daman movie release in Feb 3 at ponaroma studio". Odisha News In English. 4 November 2022. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  6. ^ Satapathy, Sagarika (8 November 2022). "Odia Film 'DAMaN' creates Big Buzz". The News Insight. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  7. ^ "70th National Film Awards 2024 Announcement Live Updates: Aattam adjudged Best Film; Rishab Shetty wins Best Actor, Nithya Menen and Mansi Parekh share Best Actress honour". The Indian Express. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Daman wins best Odia Film Award at 70th National Film Awards | Sambad English". 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.