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{{Infobox film
| name = Inspector Dawood Ibrahim
| image = IDI film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical-release poster
| director = [[Sajid Yahiya]]
| producer = Dr.Ajaz Ibrahim, Arun
| writer = [[Sajid Yahiya]]
| screenplay = [[Sajid Yahiya]]
| story = [[Sajid Yahiya]]
| based_on =
| starring = [[Jayasurya]] [[Sshivada]] [[Joju George]] [[Saiju Kurup]] [[Shebin Benson]] [[Sudhi Koppa]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Rahul Raj]]
| cinematography = [[Sujith Sarang]]
| editing = [[Shameer Muhammed]]
| studio = Magic Lantern Productions
| distributor = [[Eros International]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2016|08|12}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Inspector Dawood Ibrahim''''', also known as '''''IDI''''', is a 2016 Indian [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]] action-[[Comedy film|comedy]] film directed by [[Sajid Yahiya]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Malayalam/Movies/News/Actor-Sajid-Yahiya-plans-to-make-a-film-next/articleshow/45922134.cms "Actor Sajid Yahiya plans to make a film next"].</ref> It stars [[Jayasurya]] in the lead role with [[Sshivada]], [[Joju George]], and [[Sunil Sukhada]] playing supporting roles. The soundtrack and background score are composed by [[Rahul Raj]]. Sujith Sarang handles the cinematography, with editing by [[Shameer Muhammed]].

''IDI'' narrates the story of a man who has dreamt of being a police officer all his life and eventually works hard to become one. It was released in India on 12 August 2016. The film also had a [[Hindi]] dubbed release titled ''Fauladi Policewala''. The plot is inspired by the 2007 Hollywood film "[[Hot Fuzz]]"

==Plot==
The story is about Dawood Ibrahim ([[Jayasurya]]), a man from a wealthy family, who chooses to become an honest police officer to give back to his community. He is transferred to a poor town Kollanahalli, at the Kerala-Karnataka border as the inspector of the local police station. He finds the village to be remote and without any major crimes. Soon, he meets Appendix Pappy, who swallows every gold or valuables he steals and Vasu ([[Joju George]]), Karthavu (Gokulan) and Kaimal (Sudhy Kopa), who are local thieves. Dawood hatches a plan to get a transfer to another police station by telling the trio to steal money from the local bank and rendezvous with him at a secluded place.
Meanwhile, an armed robbery occurs at a bank in [[Mangalore]] led by Mr. X ([[Saiju Kurup]]) who manage to steal money, gold, and other priceless objects, which includes a priceless ruby belonging to the underworld don Akbar Ali ([[Yog Japee]]). They plan to escape to Kollanahalli. Vasu's gang manage to steal the money ordered by Dawood, but betray him and take all the money for themselves, thinking that Dawood is trying to look good in the land. But Vasu and his gang accidentally crash into Mr. X's gang. As they try to help the latter, they discover the loot in Mr. X's van, and they take the loot and the men.
Dawood, with the help of Appendix Pappy, manages to track and nab all 6 members and discovers about Akbar Ali's involvement. After settling the issue of Vasu's robbery through a compromise, Dawood instigates Akbar to come for him. Akbar then kidnaps Dawood's father, his comrades at the police station and Mr. X's gang. Akbar asks for his ruby to be delivered in return for sparing their lives. Dawood and Vasu's gang deliver the box, but it is found to be empty. Vasu and his gang help Dawood out, and finally, Dawood kills Akbar.
Dawood confesses that the ruby is lost and its whereabouts are unknown. It's revealed that the ruby was swallowed by Appendix Pappy. On being asked whether he knows where his next posting is, Dawood imagines being posted in Pakistan facing Dawood Ibrahim, the underworld don.

==Cast==
* [[Jayasurya]] as Sub Inspector Dawood Ibrahim<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/030316/jayasurya-replaces-asif-ali-in-inspector-dawood-ibrahim.html|title=Jayasurya replaces Asif Ali in Inspector Dawood Ibrahim}}</ref>
* [[Sshivada]] as Nithya Niranjan
*[[Saiju Kurup]] as Mr. X
*[[Joju George]] as Vasu
*[[Vijayakumar (Malayalam actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Commissioner
*[[Sunil Sukhada]] as head constable Kuttan Pilla
*[[Yog Japee]] as Don Akbar Ali
*[[Madhupal]] as Ambanattil Kasim Haji, Father of Dawood
*[[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Mother of Dawood
*[[Shebin Benson]] as Teen Dawood
* Nebish Benson as Young Dawood
*Tony Joseph as Don Khalid
*Baiju Ezhupunna as Bank Manager
*Molly Kannamaly as Angel Mary
*Hinal Bambhania (Haelyn Shastri) as Sub Inspector Zereena Rawther
*Balaji Sarma
*Gokulan as Karthavu
*[[Sudhi Koppa]] as Kaimal aka Kai
*KS Thameem
*Dominic Dom as Pappi
* Vaisakh Velayudhan as Bihari Babu
*Rizwan M Shiras

== Production ==
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=== Development ===
In early January 2015, actor [[Sajid Yahiya]] announced his debut as a director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Actor-Sajid-Yahiya-plans-to-make-a-film-next/articleshow/45922134.cms|title=Actor Sajid Yahiya plans to make a film next|last=Soman|first=Deepa|date=17 January 2016|work=The Times of India|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/100716/a-big-bang-inspector-dawood-ibrahim.html|title=A big bang 'Inspector Dawood Ibrahim'|last=IPE|first=ANN|date=10 July 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/first-look-poster-sajid-yahiyas-directorial-debut-inspector-dawood-ibrahim-idi-released-620719#5AdCXcPDbgVXvvkR.97|title=First Look Poster of Sajid Yahiya's Directorial Debut 'Inspector Dawood Ibrahim (IDI)' Released|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=17 January 2015|work=International Business Times|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]], who was cast in the lead, announced that he will produce the film under his production banner Adam's World of Imagination, but when he left the project, Ajaz Ibrahim and Arun signed to produce the film under Magic Lantern Productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Asif-Ali-Launches-Production-House/2015/06/18/article2871983.ece|title=Asif Ali Launches Production House|last=Express News Service|date=18 June 2015|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jayasuryas-inspector-dawood-ibrahim-idi-lock-horns-his-pretham-684167#FEQEWHLQGSKBXIgp.97|title=Jayasurya's 'Inspector Dawood Ibrahim' (IDI) to lock horns with his 'Pretham'|last=James|first=Anu|date=24 June 2016|work=International Business Times|access-date=18 August 2016}}</ref> Filming scheduled to start in March 2015.<ref name=":3" />

=== Casting and crew===
Sajid kept the lead role of the film in secret.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/shot-cut/article6840416.ece|title=Shot cut|last=SNA|date=31 January 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> Only hinting that a young actor from the industry will be the lead.<ref name=":0" /> In June 2015 the crew announced Asif Ali in the lead, but in March 2016 reports said that Asif Ali will be replaced, afterwards reports confirmed that Jayasurya is the new lead playing Dawood Ibrahim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/asif-ali-play-lead-inspector-dawood-ibrahim-636250#2f1LTrk7Lfoh1P0A.97|title=Asif Ali to Play Lead in 'Inspector Dawood Ibrahim'|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=18 June 2015|work=International Business Times|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> In March 2016 Sshivada signed to play the female lead.<ref name=":1" /> Her role is Nita a bank employee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Jayasurya-to-romance-Sshivada-again-in-IDI/articleshow/51410782.cms|title=Jayasurya to romance Sshivada again in IDI|last=George|first=Anjana|date=16 March 2016|work=The Times of India|access-date=18 August 2016}}</ref> She also had a significant role in the whole stunts of the film.<ref name=":2" /> The film marks the second collaboration of Jayasurya and [[Sshivada]] after [[Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam|S''u..Su...Sudhi Vathmeekam'']] (2015).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Sshivada-to-have-an-action-intro-in-her-next/articleshow/51956250.cms|title=Sshivada to have an action intro in her next|last=Soman|first=Deepa|date=24 April 2016|work=The Times of India|access-date=18 August 2016}}</ref> Sajid chose Sooraj Harris to play a minor role, he described it as a "stylish role", he was inappropriate for a [[Malayali]] look and was dismissed from some films due to his [[North India]]n look but according to him his role in ''IDI'' is very perfect and suitable for him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250716/talent-matters-sooraj-harris.html|title=Talent matters: Sooraj Harris|last=IPE|first=ANN|date=25 July 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> Unni P. Rajan who mostly act in comedy roles signed to do a throughout antagonist role, he assumes the role of a robber in it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/070816/daddychan-made-us-act-at-home-unni.html|title=Daddychan made us act at home: Unni|last=IPE|first=ANN|date=7 August 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> [[Joju George]] and [[Sunil Sukhada]] were signed to play vital roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jayasuryas-inspector-dawood-ibrahim-aka-idi-movie-review-live-audience-response-689619#hMZKOKBe1OCUE7lQ.97|title=Jayasurya's 'Inspector Dawood Ibrahim' aka 'IDI' movie review: Live audience response|last=James|first=Anu|date=13 August 2016|work=International Business Times|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref>

Sajid chose [[Rahul Raj]] and Praveen Varma as the film's music composer and costume designer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/giving-films-a-perfect-fit/article8452928.ece|title=Giving films a perfect fit|last=Amand|first=Shilpa Nair|date=9 April 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> Stunts for the film was choreographed by Action G who attended with [[Peter Hein]].,<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/debutant-director-sajid-yahiya-on-his-action-flick-idi/article8938343.ece|title=Fist, fury and fun|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|date=4 August 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/scenic-shots-and-selfish-intentions/article6811807.ece|title=Scenic shots and selfish intentions|last=Rahmohan|first=Sooraj|date=22 January 2015|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> while Shameer Muhammed was designated for film editing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-editors-take/article8882960.ece?textsize=large&test=1|title=The editor's take|last=Nair Anand|first=Shilpa|date=22 July 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Spot-Editor-The-Directors-Tool/2016/03/09/article3316816.ece|title=Spot Editor: The Director's Tool|last=Suresh|first=Meera|date=9 March 2016|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=17 August 2016}}</ref>

== Release and reception ==
''IDI'' was released on 12 August 2016 and the film crossed {{INR}} 2 crore within three days in Kerala.<ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-heres-collection-report-pretham-idi-marubhoomiyile-aana-690265</ref><ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-jayasuryas-pretham-idi-cross-rs-2-crore-mark-3-days-690038</ref>

==Music==

The [[film score]] and soundtrack were composed, arranged and produced by [[Rahul Raj]]. The soundtrack was released by [[Eros Music]].

===Track listing===
====Malayalam version (Original)====
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| title1 = Jagada Jagada | extra1 = Rahul Raj, Sajid Yahiya
| title2 = Sheythaante Cheytha | extra2 = Pradeep Palluruthy, [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
| title3 = IDI Theme | extra3 = Rahul Raj, Josely Lonely Doggy
| title4 = Ee Khalbitha | extra4 = [[Suchith Suresan]]
}}

====Hindi version (Dubbed)====
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| title1 = Jagada | extra1 = Rahul Raj, Sajid Yahiya
| title2 = IDI Theme | extra2 = Rahul Raj, Josely Lonely Doggy
| title3 = Ishq Hai | extra3 =
}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|5606132}}

[[Category:2016 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2016 action comedy films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Masala films]]
[[Category:Films set in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Fictional portrayals of police departments in India]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian police films]]
[[Category:2010s police procedural films]]
[[Category:2016 comedy films]]

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