Dharmapuri(2006)
Dharmapuri is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijayakanth and Raai Laxmi in lead roles, with Manivannan, Raj Kapoor, Bobby, Vijayakumar, and M. S. Bhaskar in supporting roles. The story follows Sivaraman, who returns from exile to his village Dharmapuri after a cruel family steals the community's land. The village depends on making clay dolls for its livelihood. The film is notable for being a political vehicle for Vijayakanth, who was the leader of the DMDK party. Critics gave mixed reviews, with Sify calling it 'pure DMDK propaganda' and Kalki noting it stays within the formula. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. Dharmapuri was released on 20 October 2006 during the Diwali festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Plex, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 20 October 2006
- Director
- Perarasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A village that makes clay dolls is terrorized by a cruel family who steals their land. The villagers travel to Rameswaram to find Sivaraman, the son of a former village leader. Sivaraman returns to fight the villains and restore justice. He must defeat the family and a corrupt MLA to save his people.
“A hero returns to save his village.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dharmapuri
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Vijayakumar (14 films together), Vijayakumar & Sumithra (13 films together), Manivannan & Vijayakanth (10 films together), Manivannan & Raj Kapoor (7 films together), Manivannan & M. S. Bhaskar (5 films together), and Manivannan & Saravanan (3 films together).
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'.