Diwan(2003)
Diwan is a 2003 Tamil-language action drama film directed by Surya Prakash. It stars R. Sarathkumar in dual roles as Raghavan and Duraisingam, alongside Kiran Rathod, Vadivelu, and Sharmilee. The plot follows a poor cook who falls in love with a rich woman and later discovers his grandfather was a legendary gangster. The film blends romance, family drama, and revenge action. It received negative reviews from critics, who called it loud and clichéd. The film was released on 23 August 2003.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 August 2003
- Director
- Maayee Suryaprakash
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m 0
Storyline
A poor cook named Raghavan falls in love with Geetha, the daughter of a wealthy man. After being insulted for his poverty, he vows to become rich. He then discovers he is the grandson of a legendary gangster and must confront his family's old enemy.
“A cook with a gangster's blood”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Diwan
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Manorama (16 films together), Ponnambalam & Manorama (13 films together), Vadivelu & Manobala (12 films together), Vadivelu & Sriman (12 films together), Vadivelu & Anandaraj (12 films together), and Vadivelu & S. A. Rajkumar (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Diwan' refers to a royal court advisor, but here it's used metaphorically for the lead character's cleverness.
- Actor Vadivelu, known for comedy, played a cook named Velu, a role that blended humor with emotional support for the hero.
- Director Surya Prakash was primarily a cinematographer; this was one of his few directorial ventures in Tamil cinema.
- The movie featured a cameo by actor Livingston in a supporting role, which is not widely highlighted in promotions.
- A subplot involving a runaway couple was inspired by common social issues of class conflict in early 2000s Tamil films.
- The film's music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who was popular for rural and romantic scores during that era.
- Despite starring popular actors, the film had a limited theatrical run and is rarely discussed in mainstream Tamil cinema retrospectives.