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| director = [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]]
| director = [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]]
| writer = [[Hari (director)|Hari]]<br>Bharathan
| writer = [[Hari (director)|Hari]]<br>Bharathan
| starring = [[John Kennedy (actor)|Vikram]]<br>[[Laila Mehdin]]<br>[[Nassar]]<br>[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]
| starring = [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]<br>[[Laila Mehdin]]<br>[[Nassar]]<br>[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]
| producer = Ajaykumar
| producer = A. Poornachandra Rao<br>T. Ajaykumar
| cinematography = Gopinath
| cinematography = Gopinath
| editing = [[B. Lenin]]<br>[[V. T. Vijayan]]
| editing = [[B. Lenin]]<br>[[V. T. Vijayan]]
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| distributor = Lakshmi Productions
| distributor = Lakshmi Productions
| country = {{FilmIndia}}
| country = {{FilmIndia}}
| released = [[2001]]
| released = 13 July 2001
| runtime = 172 mins
| runtime = 154 mins
| language = [[Tamil language|தமிழ்]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| budget =
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'''''Dhill''''' ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]: தில்) ( [[English language|English]]: Guts/Courage) ([[2001 in film|2001]]) is a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[film]] directed by [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]]. The film stars [[John Kennedy (actor)|Vikram]], [[Laila Mehdin]], [[Nassar]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] in critical roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]. The film was a super hit in [[2001]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2007}}. This film later remade into Telugu as [[Sreeram]] in the year 2002.
'''''Dhill''''' ({{lang-en|Guts/Courage}}) is a 2001 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] action [[film]] directed by [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]]. The film stars [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Laila Mehdin|Laila]] in the lead roles, while [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Nassar]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]], while Gopinath handled the camera work. The film released in July 2001 to positive reviews and box office success.<ref>http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=dhil</ref>

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== Plot ==


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==Plot==
Dhil is the story about Kanagavel (Vikram) whose only dream is to become a police officer. He succeeds in passing the exams and wins a girlfriend, Asha (Laila). One night after having dinner at a restaurant near the beach Velu goes to pay the bill leaving Asha behind. At that moment a corrupt police officer Shankar (Ashish Vidyarti) drinks and behaves indecently to Asha. He then attempts to rape her but is beaten up by Velu severely and receives a scar on his face. Angered by this he seeks revenge against Velu. The rest of the story shows how Velu fights Shankar and his goons finally killing the corrupt police.
Dhil is the story about Kanagavel (Vikram) whose only dream is to become a police officer. He succeeds in passing the exams and wins a girlfriend, Asha (Laila). One night after having dinner at a restaurant near the beach Velu goes to pay the bill leaving Asha behind. At that moment a corrupt police officer Shankar (Ashish Vidyarti) drinks and behaves indecently to Asha. He then attempts to rape her but is beaten up by Velu severely and receives a scar on his face. Angered by this he seeks revenge against Velu. The rest of the story shows how Velu fights Shankar and his goons finally killing the corrupt police.


== Cast ==
==Cast==
* [[Chiyaan Vikram]] as Kanakavel
* [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Kanagavel
* [[Laila Mehdin]] as Asha
* [[Laila Mehdin|Laila]] as Asha
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as DSP Shankar
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as DSP Shankar
* [[Nasser]] as Police Academy Chief
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* [[Vivek]] as Megaserial Mahadevan
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* [[Deepa Venkat]] as Kanakavel's Sister
* [[Chaaruhasan]] as Minister
* [[FEFSI Vijayan]] as Aadhi
* [[FEFSI Vijayan]] as Aadhi
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* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Megaserial Mahadevan
* Pandu as Constable
* [[Nassar]]
* Mayilsamy as Kanakavel's Friend
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* [[Deepa Venkat]]
* Vaiyaapuri as Kanakavel's Friend
* [[Charuhasan]]
* [[Mayilsamy]]
* [[Vaiyapuri]]


==Soundtrack==
==Production==
Vikram, after the success of the critically acclaimed ''[[Sethu]]'', chose to sign on to appear in an action film directed by his [[Loyola College]] batchmate Dharani. The director had previously worked under the name of Ramani and had made the [[Mammootty]] starrer ''[[Ethirum Pudhirum]]'' in 1999.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/29ss.htm</ref> To appear trim in the role of the aspiring police officer, Vikram went on a strict diet eating only fruits and drinking juice.<ref name="starint">{{cite web|author=Selva, T|date=10 January 2005|title=Vikram’s star rises|publisher=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|accessdate=2011-07-31|url=http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/1/10/movies/9803468&sec=movies}}</ref> He revealed that for the film when bulking, he was on 25 egg whites and one whole cooked chicken a day and also employed a body builder to train him.<ref>http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/04/01/stories/2006040100220300.htm</ref>


Vikram often helped out during the shooting of the film by helping suggest changes to scenes.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-27/news-interviews/28258661_1_blast-ramani-dharani</ref> The film also marked the Tamil debut of Hindi actor [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], who has since gone on to appear in several other prominent films. The actor had to wear prosthetic make-up for the film, noting that it took over one hour to put on.<ref>http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/'DIL'%20-%20(Vikram%20-%20Laila).htm</ref>
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Music : [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]

==Release==
The film opened to positive reviews with a critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' claiming that "Vikram has the ability and potential" and that "Vikram has once again proved that his success in ''[[Sethu (film)|Sethu]]'' was not a fluke".<ref name="dhillhindu">{{cite web|author=Kumar, Ashok|date=27 July 2001|title=Film Review: Dhil|publisher=''The Hindu''|accessdate=2011-07-31|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2001/07/27/stories/09270222.htm}}</ref> Ayappa Prasad from Screen Magazine noted that " Dhill stands out for its convincing storyline and a good performance by Vikram who has strained a lot to be a good action hero who can also emote".<ref>http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/C7C0176562FC0DAEE5256B170039A5C7</ref> ''Dhill'' subsequently went on to become Vikram's first success in the [[masala (film genre)|masala film genre]] and led the way for more such films in the same genre for him.<ref name="dhillhit">{{cite web|author=Kumar, Ashok|date=9 August 2002|title=Raising expectations|publisher=''The Hindu''|accessdate=2011-07-31|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/08/09/stories/2002080901030200.htm}}</ref>

''Dhill'' went on to win six [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] for 2001 with Vidyasagar winning the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] award for his work in ''Dhill'' alongside ''[[Thavasi]]'' and ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]''. The film also won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback|Best Male Playback Singer]] for [[Unnikrishnan]], [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback|Best Female Playback Singer]] for [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] and the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Make-up Artist|Best Make-up Artist]] award for Nageswar Rao. Furthermore, dubbing artistes Sai Ravi and Srija picked up the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist|Best Male Dubbing Artist]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist|Best Female Dubbing Artist]] respectively for their work in the film.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/10733.html</ref>

The success of ''Dhill'' prompted Vikram and Dharani to come together in 2002 for a project titled ''[[Dhool]]'', which also went on to do become a large commercial success.<ref>http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/08/09/stories/2002080901030200.htm</ref> Furthermore to capitulate on the hit pair of Vikram and Laila, a 1997 Malayalam film they had starred in together, ''Ithu Oru Snehagadha'' was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Thrill''.<ref>http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm</ref> The film was later remade in Telugu 2002 as ''[[Sreeram]]'' with [[Uday Kiran]] and [[Natassha|Anita Hassanandani]] in the lead roles, while it was also remade as ''[[Dum (2003 Hindi film)|Dum]]'' in Hindi in 2003, starring [[Vivek Oberoi]] and [[Diya Mirza]] in the lead roles. In 2004, ''Dhill'' was also dubbed and released in Telugu despite an original version in ''Sreeram'' already in existence, but still performed well at the box office.<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-is-red-hot-in-andhra-news-telugu-kkfvHnjchci.html</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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==Box office==
*Sold to distributors for $1 million, the film grossed $2 million at the box office and was declared a super hit.

==Trivia==
Initially [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] was selected for a female lead. She was ultimately replaced by [[Laila]], as the former demanded more pay.

''"[[Dum (2003 Hindi film)|Dum]]"'', a Hindi movie which was released in 2003, starring [[Vivek Oberoi]] is based on this film and follows the same storyline. Vivek Oberoi played Vikram's character, while [[Diya Mirza]] played his love interest in that film.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375705/ IMDb]
*[http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000361 Soundtrack Link I] - [http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/dhill_songs.cfm Soundtrack Link II] - [http://www.tamilmp3world.com/Dhill.html?d=C0FG559O Soundtrack Link III]


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{imdb title|0375705|Dhill}}
* {{imdb title|0375705|Dhill}}
* [http://www.masthfun.com/2010/03/dhil-video-songs-download-2001-hq-dvd.html Dhil Video Songs]


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{{Filmography of S. Dharani}}
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Revision as of 14:00, 23 March 2012

Dhill
File:Dhill dvd.jpg
Official DVD Cover
Directed byDharani
Written byHari
Bharathan
Produced byA. Poornachandra Rao
T. Ajaykumar
StarringVikram
Laila Mehdin
Nassar
Vivek
CinematographyGopinath
Edited byB. Lenin
V. T. Vijayan
Music byVidyasagar
Distributed byLakshmi Productions
Release date
13 July 2001
Running time
154 mins
CountryTemplate:FilmIndia
LanguageTamil

Dhill (English: Guts/Courage) is a 2001 Tamil action film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram and Laila in the lead roles, while Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar and Vivek play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar, while Gopinath handled the camera work. The film released in July 2001 to positive reviews and box office success.[1]

Plot

Dhil is the story about Kanagavel (Vikram) whose only dream is to become a police officer. He succeeds in passing the exams and wins a girlfriend, Asha (Laila). One night after having dinner at a restaurant near the beach Velu goes to pay the bill leaving Asha behind. At that moment a corrupt police officer Shankar (Ashish Vidyarti) drinks and behaves indecently to Asha. He then attempts to rape her but is beaten up by Velu severely and receives a scar on his face. Angered by this he seeks revenge against Velu. The rest of the story shows how Velu fights Shankar and his goons finally killing the corrupt police.

Cast

Production

Vikram, after the success of the critically acclaimed Sethu, chose to sign on to appear in an action film directed by his Loyola College batchmate Dharani. The director had previously worked under the name of Ramani and had made the Mammootty starrer Ethirum Pudhirum in 1999.[2] To appear trim in the role of the aspiring police officer, Vikram went on a strict diet eating only fruits and drinking juice.[3] He revealed that for the film when bulking, he was on 25 egg whites and one whole cooked chicken a day and also employed a body builder to train him.[4]

Vikram often helped out during the shooting of the film by helping suggest changes to scenes.[5] The film also marked the Tamil debut of Hindi actor Ashish Vidyarthi, who has since gone on to appear in several other prominent films. The actor had to wear prosthetic make-up for the film, noting that it took over one hour to put on.[6]

Release

The film opened to positive reviews with a critic from The Hindu claiming that "Vikram has the ability and potential" and that "Vikram has once again proved that his success in Sethu was not a fluke".[7] Ayappa Prasad from Screen Magazine noted that " Dhill stands out for its convincing storyline and a good performance by Vikram who has strained a lot to be a good action hero who can also emote".[8] Dhill subsequently went on to become Vikram's first success in the masala film genre and led the way for more such films in the same genre for him.[9]

Dhill went on to win six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2001 with Vidyasagar winning the Best Music Director award for his work in Dhill alongside Thavasi and Poovellam Un Vasam. The film also won the Best Male Playback Singer for Unnikrishnan, Best Female Playback Singer for Sujatha and the Best Make-up Artist award for Nageswar Rao. Furthermore, dubbing artistes Sai Ravi and Srija picked up the Best Male Dubbing Artist and Best Female Dubbing Artist respectively for their work in the film.[10]

The success of Dhill prompted Vikram and Dharani to come together in 2002 for a project titled Dhool, which also went on to do become a large commercial success.[11] Furthermore to capitulate on the hit pair of Vikram and Laila, a 1997 Malayalam film they had starred in together, Ithu Oru Snehagadha was dubbed and released in Tamil as Thrill.[12] The film was later remade in Telugu 2002 as Sreeram with Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani in the lead roles, while it was also remade as Dum in Hindi in 2003, starring Vivek Oberoi and Diya Mirza in the lead roles. In 2004, Dhill was also dubbed and released in Telugu despite an original version in Sreeram already in existence, but still performed well at the box office.[13]

Soundtrack

Untitled
Song Title Singers
Dhill Dhill  Timmy , Sriram Parthasarathy
Kannukulle  Manicka Vinayagam
Machan Meesai  Pushpa Sriram
Oh Nanbane  Karthik, K. S. Chitra, Tippu, Anand
Un Samayal Arayil Unni Krishnan, Sujatha Mohan

References

  1. ^ http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=dhil
  2. ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/29ss.htm
  3. ^ Selva, T (10 January 2005). "Vikram's star rises". The Star. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
  4. ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/04/01/stories/2006040100220300.htm
  5. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-27/news-interviews/28258661_1_blast-ramani-dharani
  6. ^ http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/'DIL'%20-%20(Vikram%20-%20Laila).htm
  7. ^ Kumar, Ashok (27 July 2001). "Film Review: Dhil". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-07-31. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/C7C0176562FC0DAEE5256B170039A5C7
  9. ^ Kumar, Ashok (9 August 2002). "Raising expectations". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-07-31. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/10733.html
  11. ^ http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/08/09/stories/2002080901030200.htm
  12. ^ http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/17/stories/2002051701380300.htm
  13. ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-is-red-hot-in-andhra-news-telugu-kkfvHnjchci.html
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