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Dharma(1998)

7.5/10
Tamil152 mins

Dharma (1998) is a 152-minute Tamil film directed by Keyaar . Starring Vijayakanth, Preetha Vijayakumar and Vadivukarasi. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Dharma stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.

Director:Keyaar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 July 1998
Director
Keyaar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 32m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Dharma is a 1998 Tamil action film directed by Keyaar. The film features Vijayakanth and Preetha Vijayakumar in lead roles. The film, produced by A. Abbas Rowther, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 9 July 1998. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Ziddi. It was dubbed in Telugu as Vikram Dharma.

A hero's unwavering fight for justice.

Film Details

7.5Rating
152Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date9 July 1998
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Dharma Durai' before being shortened to just 'Dharma'.
  • It was the only film directed by Kothandam Ramaiah under the pseudonym 'Keyaar'.
  • The movie is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film 'Ziddi', starring Sunny Deol.
  • Actress Preetha Vijayakumar made her Tamil film debut with this movie.
  • The climax fight scene was shot over 15 days at a specially constructed set.
  • Despite being an action film, it featured a full comedy track by actor Vadivelu.
  • The film's release clashed with another major Vijayakanth film, 'Thalaimurai'.
  • Ilaiyaraaja composed the music, but the film did not have a major hit song.

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