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Dhanam(2008)

6.5/10
Tamil154 mins

Dhanam (2008) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Siva. Starring Prakash Raj, Girish Karnad and Karunas. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Dhanam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:Siva
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 September 2008
Director
Siva
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man from a strict, wealthy family falls in love with a prostitute and asks her to marry him. She agrees only if his family accepts her past. Meanwhile, a family astrologer who desires her schemes to use the situation for his own purposes.

Love defies tradition when a wealthy heir falls for a woman society shuns.

Film Details

6.5Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 September 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThanam · Dhanam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Dhanam Paavada' but was shortened to just 'Dhanam' for release.
  • Actress Sridevi Vijaykumar, who played Dhanam, was a former Miss Chennai and this was one of her few leading roles.
  • Director G. Siva is known for films with social themes, and this was his only major film released in 2008.
  • The movie's plot draws loose inspiration from the classic tale of a man trying to marry a courtesan, a recurring theme in Indian folklore.
  • Despite its dramatic story, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely available on streaming platforms today.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who used a mix of traditional and contemporary music for the film's songs.
  • A key subplot involves an astrologer, reflecting a common trope of using astrology to drive conflict in Tamil family dramas of that era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dhanam

Frequently Asked Questions