Dharma Chakkaram(1997)
Dharma Chakkaram is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Rambha, and Deepti Bhatnagar in lead roles. The story follows Chakkaravarthy, a village chief who loses his fiancée to a jealous enemy after a rigged fight. Years later, a new woman with the same name enters the village and brings conflict back into his life. The film explores themes of sacrifice, justice, and second chances. It was released on Pongal 1997 alongside several other major Tamil films. The film performed well at the box office and won the Cinema Express Award for Best Stunt Director. It is remembered for its emotional story and strong action sequences.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1997
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
Chakkaravarthy is a respected village chief who loses his fiancée to his enemy Arumugam after a rigged fight. Years later, a rebellious woman named Vijayalakshmi arrives in the village. Chakkaravarthy must protect her from Arumugam's cruelty while confronting his own painful past.
“The wheel of righteousness never stops turning”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dharma Chakkaram
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Pandu & Deva (29 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Deva (21 films together), Ponnambalam & Deva (18 films together), Manivannan & Delhi Ganesh (17 films together), and Vijayakanth & Deva (16 films together).
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.