Dada Sahib (2000): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Dada Sahib is a 2000 action drama directed by Vinayan, starring Mammootty as Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker, Mohan Sharma and Cochin Haneefa. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes. Stream it on Eros Now Select and Tubi TV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Vinayan
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Sargam Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dada Sahib About?
The premise of Dada Sahib without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dada Mohammed Sahib, popularly called Dada Sahib, is an elderly freedom fighter. His son Abubacker, a former army subedar, shares his father's bravery. When Abubacker discovers terrorist activity and an arms racket operating in his hometown of Thaliyoor, he cannot stay idle and steps in to confront the threat.
Dada Sahib Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- unjust incarceration
- death sentence
- muslim
- patriot
- fugitive
- freedom fighter
- false accusation
- corrupt politician
- corrupt cop
- capital punishment
- character name in title
Where to Watch Dada Sahib
Stream it on Eros Now Select and Tubi TV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dada Sahib Cast & Characters
Mammootty leads the cast as Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker, with Mohan Sharma as Governor Rahmath Ali and Cochin Haneefa as Raghavan. Directed by Vinayan; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vinayan
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Mammootty as Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker - Mohan Sharma as Governor Rahmath Ali
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Cochin Haneefa as Raghavan - K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Das
Also Starring in Dada Sahib
· 18 more- Athira Athira
- Shivaji Dr. John
- Madhupal Ravi
- Saikumar Mohammad Kutty
- Joju George Zakir Ali
- Rajan P Dev IG Skaraia Sachariah
- Kalabhavan Mani Thankachan
- Murali Dr. Raveendran
- Sadiq Balram, Jail Warden
- Augustine Nooruddin
- Babu Namboothiri Shekharan
- Kundara Johny Local Inspector
- Kaveri Ayisha
- Manka Mahesh Ammukutty
- Sanusha Santhosh Young Ayisha
- Ravi Vallathol Magistrate
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- Meena Ganesh Athira's mother
- Rehana Navas
Dada Sahib Plot Summary
What happens in Dada Sahib from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thatankulli Dada Mohammed Sahib, popularly known as Dada Sahib, is a steadfast freedom fighter and a former INA officer whose life is devoted to the welfare of people and the nation. His only son Subedar Abubacker is in jail, awaiting his death sentence, accused of disloyalty to the country in the name of Pakistan and of killing hundreds in the Thaliyoor temple. Heartbroken, Sahib goes to meet the Governor Rahmath Ali, a close friend’s son, hoping for a reprieve. Yet Rahmath Ali tells him little can be done since Abubacker’s death sentence stands, and even the President has refused mercy.
Full summary
The whole story of Dada Sahib, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dada Sahib?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the steadfast freedom fighter also known as Dada Sahib?
Dada Sahib Also Known As
Also known as “Dada Saheb”.
- Also known as
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- Dada Saheb
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Dada Sahib FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Dada Sahib, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dada Sahib?
Dada Sahib runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Dada Sahib released?
Dada Sahib was released on December 25, 2000.
Who directed Dada Sahib?
Dada Sahib was directed by Vinayan.
More films by Vinayan Who is in the cast of Dada Sahib?
Dada Sahib stars Mammootty as Dada Mohammad Sahib / Subedar T.M. Abubacker, Mohan Sharma as Governor Rahmath Ali and Cochin Haneefa as Raghavan, among 22 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dada Sahib?
In the US, Dada Sahib is streaming on Eros Now Select and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dada Sahib have a post-credit scene?
No. Dada Sahib has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dada Sahib in?
The original language of Dada Sahib is Malayalam.
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