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Dishyum(2006)

7.3/10
Tamil137 minstheatrical

Dishyum is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action romance film written and directed by Sasi. The film stars Jiiva as 'Risk' Bhaskar and Sandhya as Cynthia, with Guinness Pakru, Nassar, and Malavika Avinash in supporting roles. The story follows a stuntman who falls in love with a college student and must win her heart while facing dangers from her father's enemies. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of the lives of stuntmen in Tamil cinema, with Jiiva performing many of his own stunts. The music was composed by Vijay Antony and the film received positive reviews for its performances and direction. Dishyum was released on 2 February 2006.

Director:Sasi
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 February 2006
Director
Sasi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

Bhaskar, a fearless stuntman, falls in love with Cynthia, a college student. She does not return his feelings. But when her father's enemies attack her, Bhaskar risks everything to save her. Can his bravery win her heart?

Love is the biggest risk of all.

Film Details

7.3Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 February 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingmoderate
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dishyum

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Jiiva (7 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Nassar (6 films together), Nassar & Venkat Prabhu (3 films together), Nassar & Vijay Antony (3 films together), Nassar & S. J. Surya (3 films together), and Vijay Sethupathi & S. J. Surya (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dishyum' is an onomatopoeic word mimicking the sound of a punch or impact in Tamil comic books.
  • Actor Jeevan, who played the villain, was also a popular television host for shows like 'Kodeeswaran' at the time.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around the scenic hill station of Ooty.
  • Director Sasi initially planned a different climax but changed it after discussions with the crew.
  • This was one of the early major film roles for actress Sandhya, who played the female lead Cinthya.
  • The comedy track featuring 'Kovai' Sarala and Manivannan was added to balance the film's emotional drama.
  • The film's soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a remix of the classic Ilaiyaraaja song 'Nilaave Vaa'.

Frequently Asked Questions