Dharmapuri (film)

Dharmapuri is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Perarasu and produced by A. M. Rathnam. It stars Vijayakanth and Raai Laxmi in the lead roles, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Manivannan, Raj Kapoor, Bobby, Vijayakumar, and M. S. Bhaskar. The songs were composed by Srikanth Deva.[1] The film opened to mixed reviews from critics.[2][3]

Dharmapuri
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPerarasu
Produced byA. M. Rathnam
Written byPerarasu
StarringVijayakanth
Raai Laxmi
Music bySrikanth Deva
CinematographyS. Saravanan
Distributed bySri Surya Movies
Release date
20 October 2006
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The movie is set in a remote village in Dharmapuri, known for making dolls from clay. It is the livelihood of people in the village. A man named Mokkaiyan (Manivannan), along with his sons Silandhi Karuppu (Raj Kapoor) and Peruchali Karuppu (Bobby), grab the land and give it on a lease for a local MLA Konda Mookan. Humiliated and agitated, the villagers decide to put an end to their shenanigans. They set off in search of Sivaraman (Vijayakanth), the son of Meiyappan (Vijayakumar), who once strived for the welfare of the village and later was forced to flee the village due to Mokkaiyan's family. They finally spot Sivaraman in Rameshwaram, where he works tirelessly for the uplift of the people. They convince him to return to the village and teach Mokkaiyan and his family a lesson. Enters Sivaraman on a mission. He comes across Valarmathy (Raai Laxmi) and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, he also embarks on a mission to teach the baddies a lesson.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Srikanth Deva and released by An Ak Audio. All lyrics were written by Perarasu.

Dharmapuri
Soundtrack album by
Srikanth Deva
Released2006
Recorded2006
GenreSoundtrack
Length24:22
LabelAyngaran Music
An Ak Audio
ProducerSrikanth Deva
Srikanth Deva chronology
Aacharya
(2006)		 Dharmapuri
(2006)		 E
(2006)
Track list
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Naan Yaaru"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:25
2."Vandha Vaadi"Suchitra, Perarasu4:23
3."Engamma Kuthamma"Udit Narayan, Anuradha Sriram4:42
4."Vandhuttaru"Swarnalatha, Manikka Vinayagam4:53
5."Karuthamachan"Mukesh, Reshmi4:59
Total length:24:22

Production

After the success of Thirupathi, Perarasu announced a project called "Pandigai" with S. J. Suryah[4] but the project was cancelled and he announced his next project "Dharmapuri" with Vijayakanth in 2006[5] since Producer A M Rathnam expressed his desire of Perarasu directing a film for him. Incidentally it was Rathnam who suggested Vijayakanth’s name for the film. When Rathnam and captain heard the ‘one liner’ of the movie, they both liked it instantly and thus ‘Dharmapuri’ was born without even a heroine.[6] Crew wanted Nayanthara as heroine[7] but she rejected as the film had political overtones instead Lakshmi Rai was selected.[8][9] while shooting at Srirangam, Vijayakanth slapped a person which caused a stir but he clarified on media that it was his old friend.[10] A song sequence for the movie was shot at a village called Sarukani near Devakkottai.[11]

Release

Critical reception

Indiaglitz wrote: "Perarasu has dished out a movie that would certainly appease front-benchers. A commercial pot-boiler, the movie will be lapped by Vijayakanth's fans. Sure to make it big in rural centres, the movie also has enough stunt sequences for action-lovers".[12] Sify wrote: "Dharmapuri is pure DMDK propaganda machinery working overtime. Perarasu who has written the story, screenplay, dialogue, lyrics and directed the film has given it a commercial coating – songs, fights, punch lines and a bit of glamour. As a political propaganda film, Perarasu has done a fairly decent job as he has worked the script to suit Captain’s screen image".[13] Nowrunning wrote: "Though the movie is mainly for the B and C class audience — that form large part of his fans base, A-class audience may be hard pushed not to enjoy the film. On the whole it is good natured movie".[14]

Box office

The film was a box office hit.[15]

References
  1. https://www.starmusiq.fun/movies/dharmapuri-2006-tamil-movie-songs-6203-starmusiq-download.html
  2. http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html
  3. https://www.indiaglitz.com/dharmapuri-review-tamil-movie-8605
  4. "Tamil movies : Perarasu to join with SJ Surya for 'Pandigai'". Behindwoods. 18 May 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  5. "Tamil movies : Perarasu's Dharmapuri with Vijayakanth!!". Behindwoods. 16 June 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  6. "Tamil movies : Will director Perarasu strike a chord with Captain's Dharmapuri?". Behindwoods. 22 September 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  7. https://www.indiaglitz.com/will-nayantra-act-opposite-vijayakanth-tamil-news-23322
  8. "Tamil movies : "You'll regret for not pairing with Captain" – Perarasu fumes over heroines!!". Behindwoods. 31 July 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  9. "Lakshmi Rai is the lucky one". IndiaGlitz. 31 July 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  10. "Tamil movies : Captain's slap to his friend!!". Behindwoods. 13 July 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  11. "Tamil movies : Captain's politics and pity producer". Behindwoods. 10 October 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  12. "Dharmapuri Tamil Movie Review". IndiaGlitz. 20 October 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  13. "Movie Review : Dharmapuri". Sify. 20 October 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  14. PVS (24 October 2006). "Dharmapuri Review". Nowrunning.com. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  15. "Tamil movies : Varalaru vs Vallavan – Diwali movies sales report". Behindwoods. 4 October 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
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