
Dharmapuri(2006)
Tamil132 mins
Dharmapuri (2006) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Perarasu. Starring Vijayakanth, Lakshmi Rai and M. S. Bhaskar. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Dharmapuri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.
Director:Perarasu
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 2006
- Director
- Perarasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Sivaram lives in exile with his parents. His father, Meiyappan, is a village head who believes in traditional crafts. To protect the village from big builders, he donates his own land to encourage people to make pottery instead of selling out.
“A village fights to protect its land and legacy.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 October 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familycorruptionjusticesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'Dharmapuri' to 'Thimiru' for release in Kerala due to a naming conflict with another movie.
- Director Perarasu reused the same basic plot structure from his earlier hit 'Thirupaachi' for this film.
- This was one of the last major theatrical releases for veteran actor Vijayakumar before his passing in 2009.
- The movie's climax was filmed in a specially constructed large set to depict the village's pot-making industry.
- Despite its rural setting, the film featured a promotional song shot in a lavish Bangkok hotel.
- It marked a rare 2000s collaboration between Vijayakanth and music composer Srikanth Deva.
- The film underperformed at the box office, ending Perarasu's successful streak with Vijayakanth after 'Thirupaachi'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dharmapuri
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