Dharam Adhikari(1986)
Dharam Adhikari is a 1986 Hindi-language action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Dilip Kumar, Jeetendra, and Sridevi in lead roles. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Bobbili Brahmanna (1984). The story is set in the village of Nandgaon, where Dharamraj acts as the sole judge and law enforcer. His authority is challenged by the villainous Chaudhary, who plots to destroy his family. The film explores the conflict between a judge's duty and his love for his family. It features a soundtrack composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film was released on April 11, 1986.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Ultra Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 1986
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
Dharamraj is the undisputed judge of Nandgaon village. His word is law. When his daughter is accused of a crime, he must choose between his duty as a judge and his love as a father. His decision tears his family apart. His brother Prakash stands against him. Together, they must fight a villain who wants to destroy them all.
“The judge who judged his own family.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dharam Adhikari
Cast reunions in this film: Jeetendra & Pran (11 films together), Sridevi & Jeetendra (10 films together), and Sridevi & Pran (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dharm Adhikari' translates to 'Justice of the Peace', directly reflecting the protagonist's role in his village.
- This was one of the few 1980s films where actor Jeetendra played a dramatic, non-dancing village patriarch instead of his usual romantic roles.
- Director K. Raghavendra Rao was primarily known for Telugu cinema, making this a notable Hindi directorial venture during his prolific career.
- The movie featured music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a top composer duo, but its soundtrack did not achieve the same popularity as their other 1986 hits like 'Karma'.
- Actress Sridevi, a frequent co-star of Jeetendra in hits, is absent; the female lead was played by Jayapradha, another regular in Raghavendra Rao's films.
- The plot revolves around a false scandal, a common theme in 1980s melodramas that often highlighted societal hypocrisy in rural India.
- Despite its star cast, the film was not a major box office success and is less remembered compared to other Jeetendra films from that era.