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Dharma Chakkaram(1997)
Tamil150 mins
Dharma Chakkaram (1997) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Manivannan, C. R. Vijayakumari and Aarthi. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Dharma Chakkaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:K. S. Ravikumar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1997
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
“A man's quest for justice turns the city upside down.”
Film Details
4.0Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDharma Chakkaram
Also Known AsDharmasakkaram · Dharam Chakra · Dharma Chakkram
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dharma Chakkaram' translates to 'Wheel of Dharma', a concept from Buddhism about the cycle of moral order.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sarathkumar played a dual role, portraying both a father and his son.
- The movie was shot extensively in Pollachi and surrounding rural areas to capture a specific village atmosphere.
- A major action sequence involved a dramatic train fight, a common but logistically challenging staple in 90s Tamil cinema.
- The soundtrack by Deva was popular, with the song 'Oruvan Oruvan' becoming a notable hit at the time.
- The film's release coincided with a busy period for director K.S. Ravikumar, who had multiple major releases around the same year.
- It featured veteran actor Nagesh in a supporting role, continuing his long career in character parts during the 90s.
Notable Collaborations
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