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Egypt Independent
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian actor Mo Ismail's ‘Daveed' breaks records, sets new standards in South Indian cinema
'Daveed: The Story of a Fighter,' a Malayalam film, has achieved blockbuster success in South India, particularly Kerala, with sold-out shows in over 300 cinemas. The film's popularity extends to Mumbai, Hyderabad, and the capital. Notably, 'Daveed' marks Egyptian actor Mo Ismail's South Indian cinema debut, making him the first Egyptian to star in a film within this industry. Ismail received critical and audience acclaim during promotional tours, demonstrating the widespread success of the sports drama 'Daveed.' The film has set new standards for the genre in Indian cinema, with tickets selling out within 48 hours across multiple regions, leading to packed cinemas and high box office returns. Due to surging demand, cinemas have added extra screenings. 'Daveed' is projected to gross over 30 million rupees in its opening weekend, achieving record occupancy rates and becoming one of the year's most commercially and critically acclaimed Malayalam films. Industry insiders anticipate continued growth through positive word-of-mouth, further amplifying its global reach. 'Daveed' has also been released in the UK, Ireland, and the GCC, with screenings in 50 UAE cinemas, 25 in KSA, 14 in Oman, 11 in Qatar, 5 in Bahrain, and 2 in Kuwait. The film's 9.1 rating on IMDb, coupled with critical and audience acclaim, highlights its exceptional quality. Reviews praise 'Daveed' as a groundbreaking film that elevates the standards of Malayalam cinema. The cast and crew are lauded for their outstanding work, creating a unique and compelling narrative beyond a typical boxing film. Mo Ismail and Anthony Varghese delivered authentic and impactful fight scenes, likened to pure adrenaline. Critics also note Ismail's international appeal, praising his seamless blend of high-impact action and emotional depth. The film's immersive and awe-inspiring experience underscores the team's success. Concerning the film's rapid success, Ismail stated, 'This film goes beyond boxing; it highlights the struggle, resilience and fight that we all face. Taking part in 'Daveed' has been one of the most intense and rewarding experiences in my career, due to artistry, breathtaking fight choreography, and emotionally-charged script. That's why 'Daveed' is regarded as a unique film in Indian action cinema. What makes cinema powerful is seeing the audience relate to the story at a deep level; feeling each beat and every moment of victory'. Regarding the leading figures of this success, Ismail said, 'Director Govind Vishnu has brought an unparalleled energy and new perspective for sports drama that I've never seen before. Additionally, cinematographer Salu K. Thomas captured every moment with raw cinematic power. Screenwriter Deepu Pradeep has created a catchy narrative that balances high-risk movements with profound human emotions. The artistic genius, fascinating fight scenes, and emotionally-charged script make 'Daveed' a unique film in Indian action cinema'. Ismail stands as the sole Egyptian actor from the Middle East to have appeared in multiple Indian cinematic productions. He debuted in the Bollywood action film 'Khuda Haafiz 2' two years ago and has now starred in the Malayalam film 'Daveed.' This suspense-driven film showcases intense fighter struggles through meticulously choreographed action sequences. The film meticulously focuses on the nuances of each confrontation, move, and beat, transforming them into a visually striking art form within a dramatically charged plot. 'Daveed' explores the world of fighters, where personal struggles intertwine with physical challenges in unpredictable encounters. Ismail portrays Senul Ahmedov, a world-class boxer and rival to the film's protagonist, Abu, played by Anthony Varghese. Ismail delivers a compelling performance, infusing the character with depth within a framework of excitement and tension. This culminates in a climactic confrontation with a formidable champion. The film features a strong ensemble cast, including Anthony Varghese Pepe, Kichu Tellus, Jess Kukku, Lijomol Jose, Vijayaraghavan, and Saiju Kurup.
Egypt Today
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Mo Ismail: "Daveed" Is a Major Cinematic Experience in My Career
Köksal Baba Visits the Giza Pyramids. The Malayalam film "Daveed: The Story of a Fighter" has achieved remarkable success at the box office in South India, especially Kerala. The box office was sold out in over 300 cinemas, in addition to Mumbai, Hyderabad and the capital. The film stars Egyptian actor Mo Ismail as his first experience, when it comes to South Indian cinema. Ismail is the first Egyptian actor to take part in this industry. Additionally, he has received positive feedback from critics and audiences who welcomed him during the tours in a number of cities in the state. This proves that the sports drama "Daveed" has achieved huge success in the Indian film industry; it has developed new standards for sports dramas in Indian cinema. In just 48 hours, tickets were sold out in cinemas across multiple regions. This resulted in meeting the crowd's requests and the box office was dominated. Moreover, cinemas have added additional screenings as demand for tickets continues to increase. The film is expected to reach over 30 million rupees in its release weekend. Currently, with record occupancy rates, "Daveed" has become one of the most commercially and critically successful Malayalam films of the year. Industry professionals expect that the momentum will only grow stronger as rumors spread, reinforcing its impact on global audiences. The film has been released in the UK, Ireland and the GCC, as it has been screened in 50 cinemas in the UAE, 25 in KSA, 14 in Oman, 11 in Qatar, 5 in Bahrain and 2 in Kuwait. This is reflected in the film's ratings on IMDB as it reached 9.1, in addition to the reviews of audiences and critics. They mentioned that it is one of the most exciting films. It has made Malayalam cinema raise the expectation level. The whole cast and crew are fabulous. It is not just a boxing film; it is a unique case. Besides, Ismail and Anthony Varghese presented some of the most authentic fight scenes. The film has been likened to pure adrenaline. Many emphasized that Ismail brought international appeal to the film; he smoothly blends high-impact motion with emotional depth. Indeed, the team succeeded in creating an immersive and impactful experience which left the audience in awe. As for the rapid success of the film, Ismail stated, "This film goes beyond boxing; it highlights the struggle, resilience and fight that we all face. Taking part in 'Daveed' has been one of the most intense and rewarding experiences in my career, due to artistry, breathtaking fight choreography, and emotionally-charged script. That's why 'Daveed' is regarded as a unique film in Indian action cinema. What makes cinema powerful is seeing the audience relate to the story at a deep level; feeling each beat and every moment of victory". Regarding the leading figures of this success, Ismail said, "Director Govind Vishnu has brought an unparalleled energy and new perspective for sports drama that I've never seen before. Additionally, cinematographer Salu K. Thomas captured every moment with raw cinematic power. Screenwriter Deepu Pradeep has created a catchy narrative that balances high-risk movements with profound human emotions. The artistic genius, fascinating fight scenes, and emotionally-charged script make 'Daveed' a unique film in Indian action cinema". Ismail is the only Egyptian actor in the Middle East to take part in Indian cinema works more than once. Firstly, he participated in the second part of "Khuda Haafiz" which was screened two years ago. The previously-mentioned film is one of the most prominent action films in Bollywood. Secondly, he took part in a film from South Indian cinema (Malayalam); "Daveed". The film is based on continuous suspense; it highlights the struggle between the fighters in carefully choreographed action scenes. There is a strong focus on the fine details of each confrontation, move, and beat. It has become an eye-catching art form with a dramatic plot full of tension and emotions. Daveed sheds light on the world of fighters, as personal struggle is merged with physical challenge in an unpredictable confrontation. Ismail embodies the character of "Senul Ahmedov"; a world-class boxer who is the rival of the film's protagonist Varghese who presents the role of the fighter "Abu". Actually, Ismail presents a catchy artistic experience, for he brings a deep human dimension to the character within a dramatic framework full of excitement and tension. This leads to another confrontation with a champion who masters the art of fighting. The film includes a number of Indian artists; Anthony Varghese Pepe, Kichu Tellus, Jess Kukku, Lijomol Jose, Vijayaraghavan, and Saiju Kurup.
