Dharma Durai (1991): Cast & Plot
Dharma Durai is a 1991 action drama directed by Rajashekar, starring Rajinikanth as Dharmadurai, Nizhalgal Ravi and Senthil. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Rajashekar
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dharma Durai About?
The premise of Dharma Durai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He is a simple, honest villager who, despite his father's disapproval, supports his brothers financially. When one brother commits murder, Dharmadurai is wrongly imprisoned, only later realizing his siblings are ruthless and immoral. The narrative follows his struggle to clear his name while confronting the betrayal of those he once protected.
Dharma Durai Themes & Keywords
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- forgiveness
- grief
- loss of son
- murder of son
- patricide
- selflessness
- rapist marries rape victim
- loan
- smuggler
- betrayal by brother
- brother brother relationship
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- flashback
- forest
- character name in title
- chase
- motorcycle
- fight
- father son relationship
- dog
- swimming pool
- marriage proposal
- insult
- elopement
- barber
- crab
- man
- beating
- maid
- anger
- murder of a child
- evil man
- taking the blame for someone else
- incarceration
- murder
- smuggling
- nonlinear timeline
- fear
- rescue
Dharma Durai Cast & Characters
Rajinikanth leads the cast as Dharmadurai, with Nizhalgal Ravi and Senthil. Directed by Rajashekar; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rajashekar
- Rajinikanth as Dharmadurai
- Nizhalgal Ravi
- Senthil
- Madhu
Also Starring in Dharma Durai
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More films directed by Rajashekar: Mappillai, Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata, Patti Sollai Thattathe and Maaveeran.
Dharma Durai Plot Summary
What happens in Dharma Durai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story opens with a tense chase: a young couple, Balu and Ishwarya, flee through a shadowed landscape as ruthless goons close in. Ishwarya is the daughter of Rajadurai, and she has eloped with her boyfriend against her father’s wishes. In a swift, cold moment, Rajadurai dispatches his henchmen to hunt them down. The pursuit ends in a forest where the men brutally beat Balu, and just as the danger peaks, a mysterious man appears to intervene and pull the couple to safety. This rescue throws the future into doubt for Ishwarya and Balu, and leaves Rajadurai and his brother Ramadurai unsettled and uneasy about who this savior really is.
Full summary
The whole story of Dharma Durai, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dharma Durai?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Dharmadurai, the elder brother who protects the couple in the forest?
Dharma Durai Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Dharma Dorai” and “Dharmadurai”.
- Also known as
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- Dharma Dorai
- Dharmadurai
- Darma Dorai
- Dharmadorai
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Dharma Durai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dharma Durai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dharma Durai?
Dharma Durai runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Dharma Durai released?
Dharma Durai was released on January 14, 1991.
Who directed Dharma Durai?
Dharma Durai was directed by Rajashekar.
More films by Rajashekar Who is in the cast of Dharma Durai?
Dharma Durai stars Rajinikanth as Dharmadurai, Nizhalgal Ravi and Senthil, among 12 credited actors.
Does Dharma Durai have a post-credit scene?
No. Dharma Durai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dharma Durai in?
The original language of Dharma Durai is Tamil.
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