Dreams(2004)
Dreams is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Dhanush as Shakti, a spoiled young man, alongside Diya as Shruti and Parul Yadav as Charu. The story follows Shakti's transformation from a reckless troublemaker into a reformed lover after he falls in love. His past actions, however, lead to a fatal confrontation that lands him in prison. The film features music composed by Bharadwaj and cinematography by Kichas. It was released on 11 November 2004 during the Diwali festival. The film received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 November 2004
- Director
- Kasthuri Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Shakti is a spoiled young man who never faces consequences for his wild behavior. When he falls in love with the kind-hearted Shruti, he decides to change his life. But his past enemies and a strict father threaten to destroy his chance at happiness. Can love truly redeem a man with a violent history?
“Love can change a man. But can it erase his past?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Kasthoori Raja is the younger brother of famous director Bharathiraja, who also worked as an assistant on this movie.
- Actor Srikanth, who played the lead, was primarily known for villain roles, making this a rare romantic hero part for him at the time.
- The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja features a song, 'Oru Naal Oru Pozhuthu', that became popular despite the film's average box office performance.
- A key filming location was Pollachi and surrounding rural areas, a signature setting for many films from the director's family.
- The plot shares similarities with older Tamil films about spoiled sons reforming, a recurring theme in early 2000s cinema.
- Actress Laila, the female lead, was a major star in Telugu cinema but appeared in only a handful of Tamil films during this period.