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| storyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā = A. Hari Krishnan | | storyĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā = A. Hari Krishnan | ||
| starringĀ Ā Ā = {{ubl|[[Vijayakanth]]|[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]|[[Deepti Bhatnagar]]}} | | starringĀ Ā Ā = {{ubl|[[Vijayakanth]]|[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]|[[Deepti Bhatnagar]]}} | ||
| musicĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā = [[Deva ( | | musicĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | ||
| cinematography = Raja Rajan | | cinematography = Raja Rajan | ||
| editingĀ Ā Ā Ā = K. Thanikachalam | | editingĀ Ā Ā Ā = K. Thanikachalam | ||
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'''''Dharma Chakkaram''''' ({{ | '''''Dharma Chakkaram''''' ({{translation|Wheel of Benevolence}}) is a 1997 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]], directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]], starring [[Vijayakanth]], [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] and [[Deepti Bhatnagar]]. The film, produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers and had musical score by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. It was released on 14 January 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=dharma%20chakkaram|title=filmography of dharma chakkaram|access-date=2012-06-16|publisher=cinesouth.com}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Chakkaravarthy ([[Vijayakanth]]), chief of the village manages the problems that endures the villagers. | Chakkaravarthy ([[Vijayakanth]]), chief of the village manages the problems that endures the villagers. His past is marked by Vijayalakshmi ([[Deepti Bhatnagar]]), that they were to marry each other. Arumugam (B. H. Tharun Kumar), a jealous enemy of Chakkaravarthy, challenges. What Chakkaravarthy accepts as long as he gives something. Arumugam puts on a fight competition only if he loses Vijayalakshmi to him in marriage. Confident, she orders to win him against Arumugam. But Chakkaravarthy loses and Vijayalakshmi sacrifices her life after marrying Arumugam. | ||
Entering the village Vijayalakshmi ([[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]) | Entering the village Vijayalakshmi ([[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]) who has the same name as the old one. Vijayalakshmi is rebellious and defended by Chakkaravarthy when confronted by the villagers. When she is tortured by Arumugam's goons, Chakkaravarthy comes to her rescue. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{colbegin}} | {{colbegin}} | ||
* [[Vijayakanth]] as | * [[Vijayakanth]] as Chakkaravarthy | ||
* [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] as Vijayalakshmi | * [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] as Vijayalakshmi | ||
* [[Deepti Bhatnagar]] as Vijayalakshmi | * [[Deepti Bhatnagar]] as Vijayalakshmi, Chakkaravarthy's former fiancƩe | ||
* [[Manivannan]] as Vellasamy | * [[Manivannan]] as Vellasamy | ||
* [[Senthil]] as Palani | * [[Senthil]] as Palani | ||
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* [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] as Vijayalakshmi's adoptive mother | * [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] as Vijayalakshmi's adoptive mother | ||
* [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Chakkaravarthy's servant | * [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Chakkaravarthy's servant | ||
* | * Vani as Vellasamy's wife | ||
* [[Jyothi Lakshmi]] as Amsa Valli | * [[Jyothi Lakshmi]] as Amsa Valli | ||
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] Vijayalakshmi | * [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Vijayalakshmi's father, Chakkaravarthy's relative | ||
* [[K. R. Vatsala]] as Kannukku Pillai's wife | * [[K. R. Vatsala]] as Kannukku Pillai's wife | ||
* [[Ramesh Khanna]] as Himself | * [[Ramesh Khanna]] as Himself | ||
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* [[Robo Shankar]] (uncredited) | * [[Robo Shankar]] (uncredited) | ||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
==Production== | |||
[[Suvaluxmi]] had turned down the lead female role before [[Deepti Bhatnagar]] was selected.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19990420175002/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/track6.html</ref> | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| nameĀ Ā Ā = Dharma Chakkaram | | nameĀ Ā Ā = Dharma Chakkaram | ||
| typeĀ Ā Ā = [[soundtrack]] | | typeĀ Ā Ā = [[soundtrack]] | ||
| artistĀ Ā = [[Deva ( | | artistĀ Ā = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] | ||
| coverĀ Ā Ā = | | coverĀ Ā Ā = | ||
| altĀ Ā Ā Ā = | | altĀ Ā Ā Ā = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[Deva ( | The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] and lyrics by noted director [[R. V. Udayakumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicindiaonline.co/album/29-tamilmoviesongs/16233-Dharma_Chakram__1997_/#/album/29-tamilmoviesongs/16233-Dharma_Chakram__1997_/|title=dharma chakkaram songs|access-date=2012-06-16|publisher=musicindiaonline.com}}</ref> | ||
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|1 || "Mamara Anilo" || [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] || 5.27 | |1 || "Mamara Anilo" || [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]] || 5.27 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2 || "Putta Putta" || [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Deva ( | |2 || "Putta Putta" || [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], Krishnaraj || 4.28 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3 || "Sollaikulla Kaatukulla" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], Sujatha || 5.29 | |3 || "Sollaikulla Kaatukulla" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], Sujatha || 5.29 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:49, 11 October 2021
| Dharma Chakkaram | |
|---|---|
| File:Dharma Chakkaram poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Ravikumar |
| Produced by | K. Muralidharan V. Swaminathan G. Venugopal |
| Written by | A. Hari Krishnan (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Ravikumar |
| Story by | A. Hari Krishnan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Deva |
| Cinematography | Raja Rajan |
| Edited by | K. Thanikachalam |
Production company | |
Release date |
|
Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Dharma Chakkaram (transl.āWheel of Benevolence) is a 1997 Tamil-language action drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Vijayakanth, Rambha and Deepti Bhatnagar. The film, produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers and had musical score by Deva. It was released on 14 January 1997.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Chakkaravarthy (Vijayakanth), chief of the village manages the problems that endures the villagers. His past is marked by Vijayalakshmi (Deepti Bhatnagar), that they were to marry each other. Arumugam (B. H. Tharun Kumar), a jealous enemy of Chakkaravarthy, challenges. What Chakkaravarthy accepts as long as he gives something. Arumugam puts on a fight competition only if he loses Vijayalakshmi to him in marriage. Confident, she orders to win him against Arumugam. But Chakkaravarthy loses and Vijayalakshmi sacrifices her life after marrying Arumugam.
Entering the village Vijayalakshmi (Rambha) who has the same name as the old one. Vijayalakshmi is rebellious and defended by Chakkaravarthy when confronted by the villagers. When she is tortured by Arumugam's goons, Chakkaravarthy comes to her rescue.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vijayakanth as Chakkaravarthy
- Rambha as Vijayalakshmi
- Deepti Bhatnagar as Vijayalakshmi, Chakkaravarthy's former fiancƩe
- Manivannan as Vellasamy
- Senthil as Palani
- R. Sundarrajan as Kannukku Pillai
- B. H. Tharun Kumar as Arumugam
- Ponnambalam as K. Singamuthu
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Vijayalakshmi's adoptive mother
- Pandu as Chakkaravarthy's servant
- Vani as Vellasamy's wife
- Jyothi Lakshmi as Amsa Valli
- Delhi Ganesh as Vijayalakshmi's father, Chakkaravarthy's relative
- K. R. Vatsala as Kannukku Pillai's wife
- Ramesh Khanna as Himself
- Crane Manohar as Broker
- K. S. Ravikumar in a cameo appearance
- Robo Shankar (uncredited)
Production[edit | edit source]
Suvaluxmi had turned down the lead female role before Deepti Bhatnagar was selected.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Dharma Chakkaram | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Recorded | 1996 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Pyramid Sa Re Ga Ma |
| Producer | Deva |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Deva and lyrics by noted director R. V. Udayakumar.[3]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mamara Anilo" | Sujatha | 5.27 |
| 2 | "Putta Putta" | K. S. Chithra, Deva, Krishnaraj | 4.28 |
| 3 | "Sollaikulla Kaatukulla" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | 5.29 |
| 4 | "Oorukulla" | Krishnaraj | 5.29 |
| 5 | "Pettakozhi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4.42 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ā "filmography of dharma chakkaram". cinesouth.com. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ā https://web.archive.org/web/19990420175002/http://www.minnoviyam.com/star/track6.html
- ā "dharma chakkaram songs". musicindiaonline.com. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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