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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| | | image = Dharma (2004 film).jpg | ||
| director | | caption = VCD cover | ||
| producer | | director = K. V. Chandrakanth | ||
| studio | | producer = M. G. Ramamurthy | ||
| writer | | studio = Vasushree Productions | ||
| writer = {{plainlist| | |||
* K. V. Chandrakanth | * K. V. Chandrakanth | ||
* V. Nagendra Prasad | * V. Nagendra Prasad | ||
}} | }} | ||
| starring | | starring = [[Darshan Thoogudeep|Darshan]]<br />[[Sindhu Menon]]<br />[[Nanditha Jennifer|Manisha]] | ||
| music | | music = [[Hamsalekha]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Sundarnath Suvarna]] | | cinematography = [[Sundarnath Suvarna]] | ||
| released | | released = {{Film date|2004|03|05|df=yes}} | ||
| runtime | | runtime = 149 minutes | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| language | | language = Kannada | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Dharma''''' is | '''''Dharma''''' is a 2004 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by K. V. Chandrakanth starring [[Darshan Thoogudeep|Darshan]], [[Sindhu Menon]] and [[Nanditha Jennifer|Manisha]]. The film has musical score by [[Hamsalekha]]. The film was released on 5 March 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/683-dharma-review.html|title=DHARMA MOVIE REVIEW|date=4 March 2004|work=[[Chitraloka.com]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407154238/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/683-dharma-review.html|archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | |||
{{no plot|date=April 2025}} | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Darshan | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Sindhu Menon]] | * [[Darshan (Kannada actor)|Darshan]] as Dharma | ||
* | * [[Sindhu Menon]] as Kavya | ||
* [[Nanditha Jennifer|Manisha]] | |||
* [[Doddanna]] | * [[Doddanna]] | ||
* [[Rangayana Raghu]] | * [[Rangayana Raghu]] | ||
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* Harish Rai | * Harish Rai | ||
* Bhagath Bhagavathar | * Bhagath Bhagavathar | ||
}} | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
The film was launched at Thirumalagiri Venkateswara Temple at Bangalore on 10 October 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/dharma_film_muh.html|title='DHARMA'DARSHAN|website=Chitraloka|access-date=5 September 2025|date=10 October 2003|last=CNB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031217143637/http://www.chitraloka.com/sections/action_cut/dharma_film_muh.html|archive-date=17 December 2003}}</ref> Jennifer, credited as Manisha was signed in to play the second heroine, having worked in a few Tamil films prior to this, under the pseudonym of Nanditha. K. V. Chandrakanth, who worked as an assistant to [[P. Vasu]], made his directional debut. [[Hamsalekha]] scored the soundtrack while cinematography was handled by [[Sundarnath Suvarna]]. [[Jai Jagadish]], [[Doddanna]], [[Rangayana Raghu]], Harish Rai, Bhagath Bhaagavathar and Ramesh Pandith portrayed several supporting characters in the film. The film was shot in [[Mysore]], [[Ooty]], [[Bangalore]] and [[Goa]].<ref name="viggy">{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_dharma.asp|title=Darshan is now Dharma|accessdate=11 February 2020|website=viggy.com|archive-date=15 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215071518/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_dharma.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== Themes == | == Themes == | ||
According to writer-director K. V. Chandrakanth, the central character Dharma enacted by [[Darshan Thoogudeep]] is an uncultured rowdy. The film marks his transition from a thug to a poet thus proving that the pen is mightier than a sword. Also the character of Dharma and his transition is similar to the life of [[Valmiki]] and his evolution from a barbarian to a poet.<ref name="viggy" /> | According to writer-director K. V. Chandrakanth, the central character Dharma enacted by [[Darshan Thoogudeep]] is an uncultured rowdy. The film marks his transition from a thug to a poet thus proving that the pen is mightier than a sword. Also the character of Dharma and his transition is similar to the life of [[Valmiki]] and his evolution from a barbarian to a poet.<ref name="viggy" /> | ||
== | == Soundtrack == | ||
# " | Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kannadamasti.com/mp3/23487/Dharma-songs-download.html|website=kannadamasti.com|accessdate=11 February 2020|title=Dharma Songs|archive-date=15 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215072430/http://kannadamasti.com/mp3/23487/Dharma-songs-download.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
# " | # "Hrudaya Nin Impada" by Divya and Chethan | ||
# " | # "Kavya Amrutha" by [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | ||
# " | # "Nam Hero Barthan" by [[Hemanth Kumar]] | ||
# " | # "Meghashyama Baa" by [[Rajesh Krishnan]] and [[Nanditha]] | ||
# " | # "Readina" by Hemanth | ||
<ref>{{ | # "Shocku Shocku" by [[Malgudi Subha]] | ||
== Critical reception == | |||
A critic from ''indiainfo.com'' wrote that "The film has everything that could have made it successful. But everything is in the wrong quantity and Director K V Chandranath has failed in giving us wholesome entertainment".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/dharma.html|title=Dharma|date=10 March 2004|website=indiainfo.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040625040202/http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/dharma.html|archive-date=25 June 2004|access-date=1 May 2024}}</ref> S. N. Deepak of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' called it a film for action film lovers and Darshan's fans.<ref>{{cite web |last=Deepak |first=S. N. |date=27 March 2004 |title=Dharma |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar072004/mr2.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041210175705/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/mar072004/mr2.asp |archive-date=10 December 2004 |access-date=18 March 2025 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | |||
* {{IMDb title}} | |||
[[Category:2004 films]] | [[Category:2004 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian action films]] | [[Category:Indian action films]] | ||
[[Category:2004 action films]] | [[Category:2004 action films]] | ||
[[Category:2004 Kannada-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by Hamsalekha]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:11, 4 March 2026
| Dharma | |
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.jpg) VCD cover | |
| Directed by | K. V. Chandrakanth |
| Produced by | M. G. Ramamurthy |
| Written by |
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| Starring | Darshan Sindhu Menon Manisha |
| Music by | Hamsalekha |
| Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
Production company | Vasushree Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Dharma is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by K. V. Chandrakanth starring Darshan, Sindhu Menon and Manisha. The film has musical score by Hamsalekha. The film was released on 5 March 2004.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This article needs a plot summary. (April 2025) |
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Darshan as Dharma
- Sindhu Menon as Kavya
- Manisha
- Doddanna
- Rangayana Raghu
- Jai Jagadish
- Ramesh Pandith
- Harish Rai
- Bhagath Bhagavathar
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was launched at Thirumalagiri Venkateswara Temple at Bangalore on 10 October 2003.[2] Jennifer, credited as Manisha was signed in to play the second heroine, having worked in a few Tamil films prior to this, under the pseudonym of Nanditha. K. V. Chandrakanth, who worked as an assistant to P. Vasu, made his directional debut. Hamsalekha scored the soundtrack while cinematography was handled by Sundarnath Suvarna. Jai Jagadish, Doddanna, Rangayana Raghu, Harish Rai, Bhagath Bhaagavathar and Ramesh Pandith portrayed several supporting characters in the film. The film was shot in Mysore, Ooty, Bangalore and Goa.[3]
Themes[edit | edit source]
According to writer-director K. V. Chandrakanth, the central character Dharma enacted by Darshan Thoogudeep is an uncultured rowdy. The film marks his transition from a thug to a poet thus proving that the pen is mightier than a sword. Also the character of Dharma and his transition is similar to the life of Valmiki and his evolution from a barbarian to a poet.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha.[4]
- "Hrudaya Nin Impada" by Divya and Chethan
- "Kavya Amrutha" by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- "Nam Hero Barthan" by Hemanth Kumar
- "Meghashyama Baa" by Rajesh Krishnan and Nanditha
- "Readina" by Hemanth
- "Shocku Shocku" by Malgudi Subha
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from indiainfo.com wrote that "The film has everything that could have made it successful. But everything is in the wrong quantity and Director K V Chandranath has failed in giving us wholesome entertainment".[5] S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald called it a film for action film lovers and Darshan's fans.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "DHARMA MOVIE REVIEW". Chitraloka.com. 4 March 2004. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014.
- ↑ CNB (10 October 2003). "'DHARMA'DARSHAN". Chitraloka. Archived from the original on 17 December 2003. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Darshan is now Dharma". viggy.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ↑ "Dharma Songs". kannadamasti.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ↑ "Dharma". indiainfo.com. 10 March 2004. Archived from the original on 25 June 2004. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ↑ Deepak, S. N. (27 March 2004). "Dharma". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 10 December 2004. Retrieved 18 March 2025.