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{{Infobox film
| name = Dharmapuri
| image = Dharmapuri film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Perarasu]]
| writer = Perarasu
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Vijayakanth]]<br/>[[Raai Laxmi]]
| producer = [[A. M. Rathnam]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Srikanth Deva]]
| cinematography = [[S. Saravanan]]
| editing =
| studio =
| distributor = Sri Surya Movies
| released = 20 October 2006
| runtime = 146 minutes
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
| country = India
}}
'''''Dharmapuri''''' is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|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 (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]], Bobby, [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], and [[M. S. Bhaskar]]. The songs were composed by [[Srikanth Deva]].<ref>https://www.starmusiq.fun/movies/dharmapuri-2006-tamil-movie-songs-6203-starmusiq-download.html</ref> The film opened to mixed reviews from critics.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html</ref><ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/dharmapuri-review-tamil-movie-8605</ref>

==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 (Tamil film director)|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 (Tamil actor)|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==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Vijayakanth]] as Sivaraman
*[[Raai Laxmi]] as Valarmathi
*[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Meiyappan, Sivaraman's father
*[[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]] as Valarmathi's father
*[[Manivannan]] as Mokkaiyan
*[[Peeli Sivam]] as School teacher
*[[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Shanmugam
*[[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]] as Silandhi Karuppu
*Bobby as Peruchali Karuppu
*[[Manobala]] as Silandhi Karuppu's henchman
*[[Anu Mohan (Tamil actor)|Anu Mohan]] as Villager
*[[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as MLA Konda Mookan
*[[Sumithra (actress)|Sumithra]] as Maragatham, Sivaraman's mother
*[[Manochithra]] as Valarmathi's mother
*[[Periya Karuppu Thevar]] as Villager
*Bava Lakshmanan as Peruchali Karuppu's henchman
*[[Bosskey]]
*[[Theni Kunjarammal]] as Kunjarammal
*Rajendranath as Police inspector
*Venba as Young Valarmathi
*[[Ramji (actor)|Ramji]] in a special appearance
*[[Nanditha Jennifer]] in a special appearance
*[[Perarasu]] as Lawyer (cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

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

{{Infobox album
| name = Dharmapuri
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Srikanth Deva]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2006
| recorded = 2006
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 24:22
| label = [[Ayngaran International|Ayngaran Music]]<br>An Ak Audio
| producer = [[Srikanth Deva]]
| prev_title = [[Aacharya]]
| prev_year = 2006
| next_title = [[E (2006 film)|E]]
| next_year = 2006
}}

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 24:22
| title1 = Naan Yaaru
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length1 = 5:25
| title2 = Vandha Vaadi
| extra2 = [[Suchitra]], [[Perarasu]]
| length2 = 4:23
| title3 = Engamma Kuthamma
| extra3 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
| length3 = 4:42
| title4 = Vandhuttaru
| extra4 = [[Swarnalatha]], [[Manikka Vinayagam]]
| length4 = 4:53
| title5 = Karuthamachan
| extra5 = Mukesh, Reshmi
| length5 = 4:59
}}

==Production==
After the success of ''[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|Thirupathi]]'', Perarasu announced a project called "Pandigai" with [[S. J. Suryah]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-06-03/18-05-06-perarasu.html |title=Tamil movies : Perarasu to join with SJ Surya for 'Pandigai' |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-05-18 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> but the project was cancelled and he announced his next project "Dharmapuri" with Vijayakanth in 2006<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html |title=Tamil movies : Perarasu's Dharmapuri with Vijayakanth!! |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-06-16 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/22-09-06-vijayakanth.html |title=Tamil movies : Will director Perarasu strike a chord with Captain's Dharmapuri? |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-09-22 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> Crew wanted Nayanthara as heroine<ref>https://www.indiaglitz.com/will-nayantra-act-opposite-vijayakanth-tamil-news-23322</ref> but she rejected as the film had political overtones instead Lakshmi Rai was selected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-04/31-07-06-vijayakanth.html |title=Tamil movies : "You'll regret for not pairing with Captain" – Perarasu fumes over heroines!! |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-07-31 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/24144.html |title=Lakshmi Rai is the lucky one|publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2006-07-31 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> while shooting at Srirangam, Vijayakanth slapped a person which caused a stir but he clarified on media that it was his old friend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-02/13-07-06-vijayakanth.html |title=Tamil movies : Captain's slap to his friend!! |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-07-13 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> A song sequence for the movie was shot at a village called Sarukani near Devakkottai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/10-10-06-vijayakanth.html |title=Tamil movies : Captain's politics and pity producer |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-10-10 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

==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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/dharmapuri-tamil-movie-review-8605.html |title=Dharmapuri Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2006-10-20 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dharmapuri-review-tamil-pclwfIhaffjce.html |title=Movie Review : Dharmapuri|publisher=Sify |date=2006-10-20 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3403/tamil/dharmapuri/914/review.htm |title=Dharmapuri Review|author = PVS |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2006-10-24 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film was a box office hit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/04-10-06-diwali-movies.html |title=Tamil movies : Varalaru vs Vallavan – Diwali movies sales report |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2006-10-04 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Perarasu}}

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[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2006 films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Tiruchirappalli]]
[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Perarasu]]
[[Category:Masala films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Srikanth Deva]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

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