Daman (2022 film)

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)
  • 3 February 2023 (2023-02-03) (Hindi)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageOdia
Budgetest. 95 lakh
Box officeest.0.25 crore (first week)

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. Released in Odia as well as a dubbed version in the Hindi language, the film stars Babushaan Mohanty and Dipanwit Dashmohapatra in lead roles.

At the 70th National Film Awards, it won in the category Best Odia Film. This award comprises a Rajat Kamal and cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. 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.