
Dheena(2001)
Tamil158 mins
Dheena (2001) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Starring Suresh Gopi, Laila and Ajith Kumar. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Dheena stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.
Director:A. R. Murugadoss
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2001
- Director
- A. R. Murugadoss
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A gangster and his adopted brother run a town side by side. Their partnership falls apart when the man's sister dies because of a mistake the gangster made.
“Brotherhood shattered by a tragic mistake.”
Film Details
6.1Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleதீனா
Also Known AsDeena · Dada · Jigarwala
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss, who later directed blockbusters like Ghajini and Thuppakki.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, long schedule at a specially constructed set to maintain continuity.
- Actress Laila, who played the female lead, was reportedly cast partly because of her chemistry with Ajith Kumar in previous films.
- A popular song from the film, 'Adada Mazhaida', was inspired by a Malayalam melody and adapted by composer Deva.
- The movie's title 'Dheena' is a colloquial Tamil term often used to refer to a beloved younger brother, central to the plot.
- Despite being an action drama, the film included subtle social commentary on brotherhood and loyalty in gangster circles.
- The film's success helped solidify Ajith Kumar's image as a stylish action hero in the early 2000s.








