Daffadar is the story Ayyappan, a 65 years old honest, sincere, and compassionate security personnel (Daffadar) of the Collector for over 40 years. Evenafter his retirement he dresses as Daffadar and goes to the Collectorate every day
Acting
Tini Tom's quietly devastating performance as a man becoming invisible.
Direction
Johnson Esthappan's patient observation of institutional melancholy.
Director
Johnson Esthappan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title 'Daffadar' refers to a rank in Indian police and military services, often associated with ceremonial dignity that the film ironically exploits.
Released in the same year as India's demonetization, the film quietly critiques government workers discarded after decades of invisible service.
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