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The Don (2006): Cast

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The Don is a 2006 crime thriller directed by Shaji Kailas, starring Dileep as Unnikrishnan / Salaam, Lal and Saikumar. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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The Don (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
Shaji Kailas
Genres
Crime , Action , Thriller
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Don About?

The premise of The Don without spoilers.

Unnikrishnan spends his childhood in a juvenile home after being convicted for killing his uncle—the man who murdered his parents. When he rescues the altruistic Kasim Baba, he earns the elder’s trust, becomes his closest confidante, and ultimately ascends to the role of the Don.

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Cast & crew

The Don Cast & Characters

Dileep leads the cast as Unnikrishnan / Salaam, with Lal as Baba and Saikumar as Subrahmaniam Swamy. Directed by Shaji Kailas; 23 actors are credited in all.

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More from Shaji Kailas

More films directed by Shaji Kailas: Kaapa, Kaduva, Ginger and Madirasi.

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FAQ

The Don FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Don, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Don?

The Don runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was The Don released?

The Don was released on September 5, 2006.

Who directed The Don?

The Don was directed by Shaji Kailas.

More films by Shaji Kailas

Who is in the cast of The Don?

The Don stars Dileep as Unnikrishnan / Salaam, Lal as Baba and Saikumar as Subrahmaniam Swamy, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Don have a post-credit scene?

No. The Don has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Don in?

The original language of The Don is Malayalam.

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