David
The lives of three different men named David are about to change forever.
Directed by Bejoy Nambiar · Action · Crime · Drama · 155 min · 2013
Director
Bejoy Nambiar
Writer
Dialogues:, Abhijeet Deshpande, Tariq Naved Siddiqui
Studio
Getaway Films
Release
01 Feb 2013
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
The story is about two Davids. David (Vikram) is a 30 year old fisherman living in Goa. David who is a carefree drunkard getting involved in pub fights and other unwanted activities falls for his friends deaf and mute fiancé Roma (Isha Sharvani). Meanwhile, the other David (Jiiva), is a 19 year old guitarist living in Mumbai. He hates his dad Father Noel (Nassar) for his philanthropist attitude. Meanwhile, an MLA attacks his dad and beats him up mercilessly with a group of people accusing that Noel is trying to convert everyone into Christianity. David learns that it was for the purpose of cheap publicity and he goes on trying to reach her. The two Davids are about to take a decision which will change their lives forever.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Vikram appears in 32 films in our catalog, including I, Kadhal Sadugudu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Bejoy Nambiar announced a Hindi film titled David in December 2011, with Vikram set to play the protagonist.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that three cinematographers, R. Rathnavelu, P. S. Vinod and Sanu Varghese were recruited to shoot different segments of the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that the film would be made bilingual in Hindi and Tamil, with changes being made along the way.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Neil Nitin Mukesh sported a retro-gangster look and grew a moustache for his role in the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
David holds 6.2/10 on IMDb (2,871 votes), 57% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (2,871 votes), 57% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
David holds a 57% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is David's IMDb rating?+
David has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb from 2,871 votes.
Is David good? What are critics saying?+
David holds 6.2/10 on IMDb (2,871 votes), 57% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is David?+
David has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed David?+
David was directed by Bejoy Nambiar.
Where can I watch David?+
David is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising director Nambiar's visuals and adventure, while others found the pacing inconsistent and the storytelling lacking depth. A few reviewers noted that a shorter version of the film might have been more effective, but overall, Nambiar's potential as an artist was not fully realized in this particular work. The balance of opinions suggests that some critics were charmed by the film's aesthetic appeal, while others found it flawed.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
