

Daya
ദയ
“A Tale from One Thousand and One Nights”
Synopsis
The film is set in the Middle-East in the pre-Islam period. It is about the adventures and exploits of a lively and intelligent slave girl named Daya (Manju Warrier). Mansoor (Krishna), the son of an aging and wealthy nobleman, is used to an extravagant way of life.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Venu
- Screenplay & Story
- M T Vasudevan Nair
- Original Score
- Sharreth, Vishal Bhardwaj
- Original Title
- ദയ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- CKG Devapriya Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Venu
M T Vasudevan Nair
Sharreth, Vishal Bhardwaj
Sunny Joseph
Bina Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Venu
Director
M T Vasudevan Nair
Writer
Sunny Joseph
Director of Photography
Bina Paul
Editor
Sharreth
Original Music Composer
Vishal Bhardwaj
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Daya.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daya about?
The film is set in the Middle-East in the pre-Islam period. It is about the adventures and exploits of a lively and intelligent slave girl named Daya (Manju Warrier). Mansoor (Krishna), the son of an aging and wealthy nobleman, is used to an extravagant way of life.
Who directed Daya?
Daya was directed by Venu.
Who stars in Daya?
The principal cast of Daya includes Manju Warrier, Krishna, Nedumudi Venu, Lal, KPAC Lalitha.
When was Daya released and how long is it?
Daya was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Daya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daya was composed by Sharreth, Vishal Bhardwaj.
