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Dheena(2001)

6.1/10
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.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dheena

Frequently Asked Questions