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{{Infobox film
| name = Dam 999
| image = DAM_Poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sohan Roy]]
| producer = BizTV Network
| writer = Rob Tobin [[Sohan Roy]]
| starring = [[Vinay Rai]] [[Joshua Fredric Smith]] [[Vimala Raman]] [[Linda Arsenio]] [[Rajit Kapur]] [[Ashish Vidyarthi]]
| music = [[Ouseppachan]]
| cinematography = [[Ajayan Vincent]]
| editing = Suresh Pai
| studio = BizTV Network
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2011|11|25}}
| runtime = 108 minutes
| country = India United Arab Emirates
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Dam 999''''' is a 2011 English-language [[3-D film|3-D]] [[science fiction film|science fiction]] [[disaster film]]. A co-production between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, it was produced by BizTV Network, UAE<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biztvnetworks.com/|title=BizTV Network Website |publisher= BizTV Network |accessdate=2010-10-28}}</ref> and directed by [[Sohan Roy]]. The film is based on the award-winning short documentary ''[[DAMs - The Lethal Water Bombs]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title = Spring 2011 Best Winners | publisher = Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood| date = 2009-10-14 | url = http://www.hollywoodcff.com/2011_Best_Winners_%28Spring%29.html }}</ref> and the [[1975 Banqiao Dam failure|Banqiao dam disaster of 1975]] that claimed the lives of 250,000 people in China and anticipated calamity for outdated dams in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Controversy-helped-Dam-999-Director/Article1-774345.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128230858/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Controversy-helped-Dam-999-Director/Article1-774345.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 November 2011|title=Hindustan times |publisher= Hindustan times |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SPECIAL: My dam, my water |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-resolving-the-conflict-over-water/20111125.htm |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref>

Apart from being a controversial movie in India<ref>{{cite news |title = Controversy over 'Dam 999' movie | publisher = Times of India | date = 23 November 2011 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/Controversy-over-Dam-999-movie/videoshow/10846946.cms}}</ref> with respect to its theme,<ref>{{cite news |title = Tamil Nadu cinema owners not to screen 'Dam 999' | date = 23 November 2011 | url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Tamil-Nadu-cinema-owners-not-to-screen-Dam-999/articleshow/10844262.cms| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120708134541/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-23/india/30433142_1_mullaperiyar-dam-new-dam-release| url-status = live|work = [[The Times of India]] | archive-date = 8 July 2012}}</ref> the Screenplay of the movie was added to the permanent core collection in Library of the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] before its release in 2011.<ref>{{cite news |title = Dam999 screenplay added to Oscar's Library | date = 2 November 2011 | url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dam999-screenplay-added-to-Oscars-Library/articleshow/10592615.cms | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120707055054/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-02/news-interviews/30355528_1_dam999-first-indian-film-release | url-status = live |work = [[The Times of India]] | archive-date = 7 July 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Dam 999 goes to the Oscar library | work = Rediff.com | date = 3 November 2011 | url = http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/dam-999-goes-to-oscar-library/20111103.htm }}</ref>

==Plot==
The story encompasses around nine characters portraying nine variants of emotion (Navarasa) and an outdated dam.<ref>{{cite web|title = Dam 999 Website | publisher = BizTV Network | url = http://www.damthemovie.com/}}</ref>

The story starts with Vinay ([[Vinay Rai]]), who is a mariner and works in ships. One day he visits his native place, somewhere in [[Kerala]], with his son Sam (Jineeth Rath) to meet his father Shankaran ([[Rajit Kapur]]). Shankaran is a village doctor or 'Vaidyan' and is also a master in astrology and the ancient sciences. Sam is a diabetic and Vinay wanted to have him treated by his grandfather. Another storyline is that of the orphan Meera ([[Vimala Raman]]), who has been staying with Shankaran since her childhood, treated as his own daughter and who helps him treat various patients. Vinay and Meera share a special bond and love each other. When Shankaran studies their horoscopes, he learns that whenever they would express their love towards each other, something terrible would happen. Learning this Meera sacrifices her love, and thus Vinay marries Sandra ([[Linda Arsenio]]) who is a TV journalist. Now after a long time when Vinay returns home with his son, his special bond with Meera develops again with Meera reciprocating the feeling as well. On a parallel track, a corrupt Mayor - Durai ([[Ashish Vidyarthi]])- is fighting an issue of an old dam in his area. Towards the end a leak is discovered inside the dam, and when a heavy storm and rains hit on the same day, a high alert is declared.

==Cast==
* [[Vinay Rai]] as Vinay Shankaran
* [[Joshua Fredric Smith]] as Captain Fredrick Brown
* [[Linda Arsenio]] as Sandra, a TV journalist and Vinay's wife
* [[Vimala Raman]] as Meera, Vinay's love interest
** Parvathy Renjith as younger Meera
* [[Megha Burman]] as Raziya, a Pakistani Girl and Freddy's wife
* [[Rajit Kapur]] as Shankaran, Vinay's father
* Jineeth Rath as Sam Vinay, Vinay's son
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Durai, the antagonist
* Jaala Pickering as Freddy's invalid sister
* [[Urmila Unni]] as Vinay's mother
* [[S. P. Sreekumar]]
* [[Bineesh Bastin]]

==Production==

===Development===
The movie is tributed to the 250,000 people who lost their lives in the 1975 [[Banqiao Dam]] disaster in China.<ref>{{cite web |title = I will be submitting Dam999 for the Oscars | work = Rediff.com | date = 22 June 2010 | url = http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/22/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-sohan-roy.htm}}</ref> As per producer-director Sohan, "The central character of the story is this dam and the life of a few mariners living near it. There are nine characters in the movie, representing the ''Navarasa''. I believe that every individual is born with a ''sthayi bhava'', but when his suppressed feelings burst, like a dam, it changes."<ref>{{cite news |title = Nine's the word! | date = 24 October 2009 | url = http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/24/stories/2009102451611700.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091027010746/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/10/24/stories/2009102451611700.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = 27 October 2009 |work = [[The Hindu]] | location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

===Casting===
The cast includes acclaimed Indian actor [[Ashish Vidyarthi]]. Veteran Malayalam actor [[Thilakan]] was originally cast to do an important role in the film, but was later removed.<ref>{{cite web| title = Thilakan to enter Hollywood| publisher = One India| date = 3 February 2009| url = http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/thilakan-dam-999-hollywood-film-030209.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120709033707/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/thilakan-dam-999-hollywood-film-030209.html| archive-date = 9 July 2012| df = dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = It's official; Thilakan is out of Dam 999| publisher = Nowrunning| date = 1 March 2010| url = http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/its-official;-thilakan-is-out-of-dam-999/30204/story.htm| access-date = 11 November 2010| archive-date = 19 June 2010| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100619113515/http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/its-official;-thilakan-is-out-of-dam-999/30204/story.htm| url-status = dead}}</ref> Eventually, Rajit Kapur was cast instead of Thilakan.<ref name="amma">{{cite web| title = Rajath Kapoor replaces Thilakan in Dam 999| publisher = One India| date = 11 March 2010| url = http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/rajath-replace-thilakan-080310.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130220222948/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/rajath-replace-thilakan-080310.html| archive-date = 20 February 2013| df = dmy-all}}</ref> There were reports that Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) also had intervened in Thilakan's replacement.<ref name="amma"/> In a related development, Thilakan and his supporters had a march towards the shooting location of the film at [[Alappuzha]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/-Malayalam-film-body-gives-Thilakan-another-chance/articleshow/5659957.cms|title=Malayalam film body gives Thilakan another chance|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=8 March 2010|archive-date=11 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111101048/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/-Malayalam-film-body-gives-Thilakan-another-chance/articleshow/5659957.cms|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Filming===
''Dam999'' started its shooting at [[Alleppey]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web |title = Shooting of DAM999 to commence at Alappuzha from Mar one | publisher = Kerala2010 Blogspot| date = 27 February 2010 | url = https://kerala2010.blogspot.com/2010/02/shooting-of-999-to-commence-at.html }}</ref> A number of unexpected hurdles were faced by the crew while shooting the movie. Veteran Malayalam actor [[Thilakan]], who was supposed to be a part of Dam 999, was made to drop out of the project due to his battle with [[Association of Malayalam Movie Artists|AMMA]]. However the problem was solved by replacing Thilakan with [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] Actor [[Rajit Kapoor]]. Thilakan was paid seven lakhs as compensation.<ref>{{cite news |title = Suspended from AMMA, Thilakan says he will not give up | work = The Hindu| date = 1 March 2010 | url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/article124453.ece | location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Thilakan out of Dam 999 | work = indiaglitz| date = 3 March 2010 | url = http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54933.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131012004553/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54933.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 12 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Thilakan paid compensation by 'Dam 999' makers | publisher = Nowrunning | date = 8 March 2010 | url = http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/thilakan-paid-compensation-by-dam-999-makers/30403/story.htm | access-date = 9 June 2010 | archive-date = 12 October 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131012041649/http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/thilakan-paid-compensation-by-dam-999-makers/30403/story.htm | url-status = dead }}</ref> While the prior issue was still simmering, another lead character from India walked out due to disputes with the crew, while the shoot was in progress, bringing the movie to a halt.<ref>{{cite web |title = Heroine issue stops 'Dam 999' | work = Indiaglitz| date = 26 March 2010 | url = http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/55623.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100328191654/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/55623.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 28 March 2010 }}</ref> The star cast of the movie was immediately altered and the initial sequences in Kerala was completed as planned.<ref>{{cite web |title = My toughest challenge was learning Telugu' | publisher = [[The New Indian Express]]| date = 13 May 2010 | url = http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article270355.ece | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131012050254/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article270355.ece | url-status = dead | archive-date = 12 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Dam 999 in trouble again! | publisher = Entertainment oneindia | date = 30 March 2010 | url = http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/dam-999-trouble-300310.html | access-date = 9 June 2010 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120714090733/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/dam-999-trouble-300310.html | archive-date = 14 July 2012 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> From various locations such as [[Ooty]] in India, the shoot of the movie progressed to Fujairah, UAE, where ''Dam 999'' has captured a couple of its sequences on an oil tanker. The climax of the movie was compiled in [[Ramoji Film City|Ramoji film city]] in Hyderabad, built by the Art Director Padmashree Thotta Tharani.<ref>{{cite news |title = Smooth sailing | date = 14 May 2010 | url = http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/05/14/stories/2010051450811000.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100520020411/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/05/14/stories/2010051450811000.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = 20 May 2010 |work = [[The Hindu]] | location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title =Hyderabad witnesses climax of DAM 999 - A Sohan Roy Film – Shooting mostly complete - world premiere in October| publisher = Washingtonbanglaradio| date = 2 June 2010 | url = http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/6881210-hyderabad-witnesses-climax-dam-999-sohan-roy-film-shooting-mostly-complete-world-pre | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100726115048/http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/6881210-hyderabad-witnesses-climax-dam-999-sohan-roy-film-shooting-mostly-complete-world-pre | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 26 July 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = DAM 999 has successfully completed its shoot in Hyderabad| publisher = Maritime-executive| date = 1 June 2010| url = http://www.maritime-executive.com/pressrelease/dam-999-has-successfully-completed-its-shoot-hyderabad/| access-date = 9 June 2010| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100605042458/http://maritime-executive.com/pressrelease/dam-999-has-successfully-completed-its-shoot-hyderabad/| archive-date = 5 June 2010| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}}</ref> While in the stage of post production the movie grabbed the attention owing to its story and title. Debates regarding the ever existing fear of outdated dams have started. The visual effects were done by EyeQube Studios.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animationxpress.com/index.php/vfx/eyeqube-delivers-around-400-vfx-shots-for-srks-ra-one |title=EyeQube delivers around 400 VFX shots for SRK's Ra.One. |date=14 November 2011 |publisher=AnimationXpress |accessdate=2020-01-28}}</ref>

==Novel==
''DAM999 – The Novel'' is published by Indra Publishing House and was made available in the market before the release of the movie. Unexpected huge demands rose for the novel.<ref>{{cite web |title = Huge demand for Sohan Roy's book Dam 999 | publisher = daily Pioneer| date = 2011-11-29| url = http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/24025-huge-demand-for-Sohan-roys-book-dam-999.html}}</ref> This novel is penned by director [[Sohan Roy]] & co-written by Naufal Ashraf.

==Controversies==
The [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (DMK) complained that the film is based on the [[Mullaperiyar Dam#Disputes|Mullaperiyar Dam dispute]] between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=742331 | title = DMK Members Raise 'Dam 999' Issue in Lok Sabha | publisher = [[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] | date = 2011-11-24 | accessdate = 2011-11-24 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120614063121/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=742331 | archive-date = 14 June 2012 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The DMK party chief [[M. Karunanidhi]] urged the [[Tamil Nadu]] chief minister [[J. Jayalalithaa]] to ban the movie considering "people's safety".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/a-damn-good-excuse/story-qiMUXXQf2UWa79mMcGd4CI.html|title=A damn good excuse|accessdate=24 November 2011|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref> A day before its scheduled release on 25 November, the film was banned by the State Government of [[Tamil Nadu]] on the grounds that the release would disturb the cordial relations between [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article2655859.ece | title = TN govt. bans DAM 999 | work = [[The Hindu]] | date = 2011-11-24 | accessdate = 2011-11-24 | location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

Challenging the Tamil Nadu government's ban on screening of his film Dam 999 in the State, Producer-director Sohan Roy, on 30 November 2011, moved to the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] with writ petition, questioning the subjective satisfaction of the Chief Minister (on whose directions the impugned 24 November order was passed), arrived on "narrow political objectives." He said the order had no constitutional, much less legal, basis.

He said the State suspended the screening of the Hollywood movie without hearing him or affording him an opportunity for clarification. The "arbitrary, unilateral and unjustified act" violated his fundamental right to freedom guaranteed under Article 19(1) (a).
Explaining the contents of the film, he said it "spreads the message about the consequences of dam disasters around the world."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2675870.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=''Dam 999'' producer moves Supreme Court against ban on film in Tamil Nadu | date=1 December 2011}}</ref>

In response to this on 8 December 2011, the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] asked the Tamil Nadu government to hear the objections of Sohan Roy on 12 December and pass appropriate orders by 16 December.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2699021.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Film ban: Hear Roy's objections and pass orders, Tamil Nadu told | date=8 December 2011}}</ref>

The Supreme Court on 24 January 2013 dismissed filmmaker Sohan Roy's petition challenging a further extension of the ban by the Tamil Nadu government on screening of this film in the State. It further added, "the people are expecting this issue [of the Mullaperiyar dam] will be resolved. At this stage, why should we aggravate the situation not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Kerala? We can’t close our eyes to the objections and decide the case purely on legal aspects. We have to respect the sentiments of the people".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/we-cant-be-blind-to-tamil-nadus-fears-over-dam-999-says-supreme-court/article4341358.ece| location=New Delhi, India | work=The Hindu | title=We can't be blind to Tamil Nadu's fears over 'DAM 999', says Supreme Court| date=25 January 2013| first=J.| last=Venkatesan}}</ref>

==Recognitions==
Three of the soundtracks "Dakkanaga Dugu", "DAM999 Theme song" and "Mujhe Chodke" were in nomination list for [[84th Academy Awards]].<ref name="Collider.com">{{cite web | title = 39 Songs Contend for Best Original Song Oscar | publisher = Collider.com | date = 19 December 2011 | url = https://collider.com/best-original-song-oscars-2012/133226/#more-133226 | access-date = 16 April 2020 | archive-date = 8 February 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120208220616/https://collider.com/best-original-song-oscars-2012/133226/#more-133226 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="'DAM 999' Songs in Oscar Race">{{cite news |title = 'DAM 999' Songs in Oscar Race | work = Los Angeles Times | date = 19 December 2011 | url =http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/12/oscars-best-original-song-field-has-39-contenders.html}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Ouseppachan]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Sohan Roy]].
''DAM999'' was submitted in race for Best Picture<ref>{{cite web | title = Oscars: Best Picture list has Dam 999 | publisher = NDTV | date = 20 December 2011 | url = http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110190514&keyword=&subcatg= | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120717091333/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110190514&keyword=&subcatg= | url-status = dead | archive-date = 17 July 2012 }}</ref> apart from being eligible for best Original score also for 84th Academy Awards.<ref>{{cite web |title = Now 'DAM 999' in Original Score Oscar race | publisher = Yahoo | date = 24 December 2011 | url =http://in.news.yahoo.com/now-dam-999-original-score-oscar-race-105109060.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = 97 Original Scores Up for Oscar | publisher = Collider.com | date = 23 December 2011 | url = https://collider.com/original-score-oscars-2012/ | access-date = 16 April 2020 | archive-date = 8 January 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200108032154/https://collider.com/original-score-oscars-2012/133972/ | url-status = live }}</ref> The movie was sent to the Oscar awards by All Lights Film Services (ALFS) .<ref>{{cite web |title = 'Go Global' with All Lights Film Services| publisher = indiantelevision.org.in| date = 18 December 2013 | url =http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/release/y2k13/dec/decrel65.php}}</ref>

''DAM999'' was titled as the very first Indian movie to be selected for [[Golden Rooster Awards]] 2012,<ref>{{cite web |title = After Oscars, DAM999 gets nominated in Golden Rooster Awards |work = Indian Television Dot Com |publisher = Zee TV | date = 2 June 2012 | url =http://www.indiantelevision.com/aac/y2k12/aac680.php}}</ref> the national film award event conducted in mainland China. The movie was officially suggested by renowned Israelian director [[Dan Wolman]].<ref>{{cite web |title = After Oscars, DAM999 gets nominated in Golden Rooster Awards |publisher = Glamsham.com | date = 2 June 2012 | url =http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/12/jun/01-news-after-oscars-dam999-gets-nominated-in-golden-rooster-awards-051213.asp}}</ref>[[Dam999]] is selected to compete under 12 categories in Golden Rooster Awards which took place in Shaoxing City towards the end of September 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title = After Oscars, DAM999 gets nominated in Golden Rooster Awards |publisher = Bollywoodtrade |date = 2 June 2012 |url = http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/after-oscars-dam999-gets-nominated-in-golden-rooster-awards/index.htm |access-date = 5 June 2012 |archive-date = 4 March 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052857/http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/after-oscars-dam999-gets-nominated-in-golden-rooster-awards/index.htm |url-status = dead }}</ref>

''DAM999'' won Best Director and Best Feature Film award at the Cinerockom International Film Festival, Best International Feature Film, Special Jury Award, Best Movie of the Festival at International Film Festival for Environment, Health, and Culture 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://internationalfilmfestivals.org/EHC/winners.htm|title=Winners - International Film Festival Environment, Health, and Culture|website=internationalfilmfestivals.org|access-date=2018-05-29|archive-date=3 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403115607/http://internationalfilmfestivals.org/EHC/winners.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was declared Best English Film at Sangli Film Festival <ref>{{cite web|url=http://cfsindia.org/sangli-of-maharashtra/|title=Children's Film Society, India|website=cfsindia.org|language=en|access-date=2018-05-29|archive-date=19 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019191131/http://cfsindia.org/sangli-of-maharashtra/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and adjudged as ‘Judges Favorite’ at International Film Festival – Antigua Barbuda.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iffab.org/|title=International Film Festival Antigua Barbuda|website=iffab.org|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref>

''DAM999'' was selected for screening various film festivals such as Tehran Film Festival, [[Jaipur International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jiffindia.org/|title=JIFF Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF|website=jiffindia.org|language=en|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival, Malaysia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecofilmfest.my/ |title=12th Int'l Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival 2019 – Climate Action Now! |publisher=Ecofilmfest.my |date=2019-10-13 |accessdate=2020-01-28}}</ref> Chain NYC Film Festival, USA,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chainfilmfestival.com/|title=Submission Categories|website=Chain Film Festival 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> Louisville's International Festival of Film, USA <ref>{{cite web|url=http://louisvillefilmfestival.org/|title=Louisville International Film Festival {{!}} Committed to screening artistic films not usually presented through commercial venues|website=louisvillefilmfestival.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> and Trinity International Film Festival, USA,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tifilmfest.eventbrite.com/|title=Trinity International Film Festival|website=Eventbrite|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> Laughlin International Film Festival, USA <ref>{{cite web|url=http://laughlinfilmfestival.com/|title=LIFF 2018|website=Laughlin International Film Festival|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> and 10th Annual Salento Film Festival, Italy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.salentofilmfestival.com/index_english.htm |title=Index English |access-date=18 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019143344/http://www.salentofilmfestival.com/index_english.htm |archive-date=19 October 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The soundtracks for ''DAM999'' was penned by [[Sohan Roy]] and composed by [[Ouseppachan]].<ref>{{cite web |title = Dam999 music launch in UAE, Chennai and Kerala | publisher = Radio & Music.com | date = 14 November 2011 | url =http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/dam999-music-launch-uae-chennai-and-kerala}}</ref> The movie totally comprised 9 multilingual soundtracks out of which 5 are in English, 2 are in Hindi, 2 are in Malayalam. The music of ''DAM999'' was officially released at a grand event presided by [[A. R. Rahman]] where Ouesphachan, the music director of the movie handed the first copy to the maestro.<ref>{{cite web |title = A.R. Rahman graces DAM999's global music launch | publisher = Glamsham.com | date = 12 November 2011 | url =http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/nov/12-a-r-rahman-graces-dam999s-global-music-launch-111110.asp}}</ref> Apart from the launch at Chennai, ''DAM999'' music was also launched at multiple other locations including Middle East and Southern Part of India.<ref>{{cite web | title = AR Rahman At DAM999 Music Launch | publisher = Stardust | date = 14 November 2011 | url = http://www.magnamags.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8623&Itemid=56 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

Three of the soundtracks "Dakkanaga Dugu", "DAM999 Theme song" and "Mujhe Chodke" were categorized eligible & selected for 84th Academy Awards among other 97 songs.<ref name="Collider.com"/><ref name="'DAM 999' Songs in Oscar Race"/>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Mujhe Chodke | extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]| length1 = 5:46
| title2 = Dam999 Theme Song | extra2 = [[Suchith Suresan]], Suvi Suresh, Ouseppachan| length2 = 4:49
| title3 = Dakkanaga | extra3 = Shakti Shree, [[Suchith Suresan]], Ouseppachan | length3 = 4:53
| title4 = Thottaduthu Nee | extra4 = P. Jayachandran, [[K. S. Chithra]] | length4 = 4:39
| title5 = Omanathingal | extra5 = K. S. Chithra | length5 = 2:32
| title6 = Everyday | extra6 = Shakti Shree, Ouseppachan | length6 = 4:26
| title7 = O My Queen | extra7 = Franco | length7 = 4:12
| title8 = I walk away| extra8 = Nivedya, Nirmalya | length8 = 4:21
| title9 = Baat Hai Kya| extra9 = Niran Kootingal | length9 = 5:16
}}

==Reception==
''Dam 999'' released nationwide in 550 theaters of India and also in the Middle east.<ref>{{cite news |title = Dam 999 releases in 550 screens across India| url =http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2660117.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | date=25 November 2011}}</ref> The film opened to generally mixed to negative reviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-24/news-interviews/30437158_1_dam-film-special-effects|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612042353/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-24/news-interviews/30437158_1_dam-film-special-effects|url-status=dead|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=2012-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-dam-999-will-bore-you-to-death/20111126.htm|title=Review: Dam 999 will bore you to death }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-dam-999-is-a-dampner_1617577 |title=Review: 'Dam 999' is a 'dam'pner }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Mullaperiyar Dam]]
* [[Tamil Nadu-Kerala dam row]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.damthemovie.com}}
* {{IMDb title|1656171}}
* [http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-59635.html ''DAM999, 3D Independent Movie''] on newkerala.com
* [http://www.themovieinsider.com/m7498/dam-999/ ''Dam 999''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219083001/http://www.themovieinsider.com/m7498/dam-999/ |date=19 December 2014 }} on The Movie Insider
* [http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/22/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-sohan-roy.htm ''Dam 999''] on Rediff.com
* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Hariharans-a-rock-n-roller/articleshow/10813846.cms

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Sshekhar898 at 05:23, 30 March 2026