Dum (2003): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Dum is a 2003 crime drama directed by Eeshwar Nivas, starring Atul Kulkarni as Inspector "Encounter" Shankar, Dia Mirza and Sushant Singh. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Eeshwar Nivas
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dum About?
The premise of Dum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Uday is driven by a fierce ambition to become a police officer and serve his country. As he embarks on this path, he confronts the corrupt officer Shankar, whose evil actions test his resolve. A chance meeting with Kaveri, a television employee, turns his world upside‑down and adds new challenges to his quest.
Dum Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- police
- young
Where to Watch Dum
Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dum Cast & Characters
Atul Kulkarni leads the cast as Inspector "Encounter" Shankar, with Dia Mirza as Kaveri and Sushant Singh as Mohan. Directed by Eeshwar Nivas; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eeshwar Nivas
- Atul Kulkarni as Inspector "Encounter" Shankar
- Dia Mirza as Kaveri
- Sushant Singh as Mohan
- Vivek Oberoi as Uday Shinde
Also Starring in Dum
· 5 more- Mukesh Rishi Raj Dutt Sharma
- Sheeba Lakshmi Sharma
- Yana Gupta Special Appearance in "Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo" Song
- Govind Namdeo Deshmukh
- Yashpal Sharma Babu Kasai
Dum Plot Summary
What happens in Dum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sushant Singh as Mohan and Vivek Oberoi as Uday Shinde come from modest, lower-middle-class families and are stubbornly set on earning a police badge. They dream not just of status, but of proving themselves on merit, trusting that their capabilities will carry them farther than any recommendation. With no powerful connections and little leverage, luck finally smiles when they meet their training officer, Mukesh Rishi in the guise of Raj Dutt Sharma, a seasoned cop who believes in real talent over pedigrees. Under Sharma’s steady guidance, the two young men train hard, push through the grind, and slowly earn a reputation as no-nonsense, upright cops who embody a fresh, principled approach to law enforcement.
Full summary
The whole story of Dum, scene by scene
Dum Box Office
Dum grossed $1.8 million worldwide. $101,000 came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (94%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $101K
- International
- $1.7M
How Well Do You Know Dum?
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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Which actor portrays the trainee Mohan?
Dum Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Dum - Blutige Rache (2003)” and “Dum - Blutige Rache”.
- Also known as
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- Dum - Blutige Rache (2003)
- Dum - Blutige Rache
- Gefangen in Korruption
- 正义必胜
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Dum FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dum?
Dum runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Dum released?
Dum was released on January 24, 2003.
Who directed Dum?
Dum was directed by Eeshwar Nivas.
More films by Eeshwar Nivas Who is in the cast of Dum?
Dum stars Atul Kulkarni as Inspector "Encounter" Shankar, Dia Mirza as Kaveri and Sushant Singh as Mohan, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dum?
In the US, Dum is streaming on Fawesome, Hoopla and Plex (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dum make at the box office?
Dum grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($101,000 domestic, $1.7 million international).
Does Dum have a post-credit scene?
No. Dum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dum in?
The original language of Dum is Hindi.
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