DCP DeSilva sees a way to bring to justice the feared head of a criminal empire by recruiting a man named Vijay, who looks exactly like the crime boss. The ruse works too well, and soon Vijay finds his life in danger when DeSilva, the only one who knows his true identity, dies.
DCP DeSilva sees a way to bring to justice the feared head of a criminal empire by recruiting a man named Vijay, who looks exactly like the crime boss. The ruse works too well, and soon Vijay finds his life in danger when DeSilva, the only one who knows his true identity, dies.
The film is a crime thriller focused on individual cunning and deception within a criminal underworld, with its core conflict and resolution being largely apolitical and not championing any specific ideological viewpoint.
The film features traditional casting for an Indian production, with a predominantly South Asian cast that aligns with its cultural context. Its narrative focuses on action and crime, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicitly incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
The film features Roma, an undercover agent, who demonstrates proficiency in martial arts. She is shown to be victorious in physical combat against multiple male opponents during the film's climactic action sequences.
The film "Don" (2006) does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on its action and crime elements, with no representation or discussion of queer identity, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ content.
The 2006 film "Don" is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name. All major characters, including Don/Vijay, Roma, Jasjit, and DCP D'Silva, retain their original established genders from the source material.
The 2006 film "Don" is a remake of the 1978 Indian film of the same name. All primary characters, originally portrayed by Indian actors, are again portrayed by Indian actors in the 2006 version. There are no instances of a character's race being changed from the source material.
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