Where to watch Dayavan online in India
Dayavan is not currently listed on major OTT platforms in India. We check availability every week.
Availability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 24 October 2026.
Dayavan story (no spoilers)
Shakti and Shankar are childhood friends who grow up in a shanty town on the wrong side of the tracks. Shakti becomes a local godfather figure known as Dayavan. He falls in love with and marries a young prostitute, but their happiness is short-lived as the gangster lifestyle takes its toll. The film is a Hindi action-crime drama that explores loyalty, love, and the consequences of a life in crime.
Should you watch Dayavan?
Watch it for
- Vinod Khanna plays the dual role of Shakti Velhu and Dayavan, with Madhuri Dixit as Neela Velhu.
- Directed by Feroz Khan, who also stars as Shankar Waghmare.
- A 174-minute action-crime drama from 1988, featuring Amrish Puri as Inspector Ratan Singh.
- Music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with a story set in a shanty town and the criminal underworld.
Skip it if
- You prefer shorter films; this one runs 174 minutes.
- You want family-friendly entertainment; it has an A certificate.
- You dislike crime dramas with gangster themes and a tragic tone.
Dayavan cast
Madhuri Dixitas Neela Velhu
Vinod Khannaas Shakti Velhu / Dayavan
Feroz Khanas Shankar Waghmare
Amrish Purias Inspector Ratan Singh
Anupam Kheras Mr. Kohli
Aditya Pancholias Dayavan's son-in-Law
Aanjjan Srivastavas Superintendent of Police
Amala Akkinenias Sarita
Aruna Irani
Tinnu Anand
Alok NathDayavan movie details
| Director | Feroz Khan |
|---|---|
| Writer | Mani Ratnam |
| Music | Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar |
| Cinematography | Kamal Bose |
| Producer | Feroz Khan |
| Release date | 19 October 1988 |
| Runtime | 2h 54m (174 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | दयावान |
| Certificate (India) | A |
Parental guide: is Dayavan family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the A certificate and crime genre; parental discretion is advised. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Dayavan is a gritty 1988 Hindi crime drama with a strong cast led by Vinod Khanna and Madhuri Dixit. Its long runtime and dark themes may not suit everyone, but it offers a solid dose of vintage action and drama.
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Where can I watch Dayavan online in India?
Dayavan is not currently listed on major Indian OTT platforms for free streaming.
What is the release date of Dayavan?
Dayavan was released in India on 19 October 1988.
Who is in the cast of Dayavan?
The cast includes Vinod Khanna as Shakti Velhu / Dayavan, Madhuri Dixit as Neela Velhu, Feroz Khan as Shankar Waghmare, Amrish Puri as Inspector Ratan Singh, and Anupam Kher as Mr. Kohli.
What is the runtime of Dayavan?
Dayavan runs for 174 minutes.
What is the certificate of Dayavan?
Dayavan has an A certificate in India.
Page last updated 24 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.