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Dharmam(1986)

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Dharmam (1986) is a Tamil film directed by R. Thyagarajan. Starring R. Thyagarajan, V. Ramamoorthy and Kamala Kamesh.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
R. Thyagarajan
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A civil engineer named Karthik is sent to prison after being wrongly blamed for killing his girlfriend's father. A police officer later takes him out of jail on parole. Karthik uses this chance to try and clear his name.

Framed for murder. He has one chance to prove his innocence.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionlovesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was produced by director R. Thyagarajan's own company, Thirai Arangam.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to feature a plot centered on a wrongful conviction and a parole-based investigation.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was in a prolific phase, appearing in numerous films as both hero and villain around this time.
  • The movie's title 'Dharmam' translates to 'Justice' or 'Righteousness', directly reflecting its core theme.
  • The soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh included a hit song penned by lyricist Vaali.
  • The film's release coincided with a period of many courtroom and revenge dramas in Tamil cinema.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Radha Ravi played a significant supporting role early in his career.

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