Dheena (2001): Cast & Plot
Dheena is a 2001 action drama directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starring Suresh Gopi as Adhikesavan, Bala Singh and Ajith Kumar. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- A.R. Murugadoss
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Vijayam Cine Combines
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dheena About?
The premise of Dheena without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A local gangster and his adopted brother rule over a town together. However, their relationship turns sour after the man’s sister dies due to the gangster’s mistake.
Dheena Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- action hero
- tough guy
- elopement
- death of sister
- thug
- character name in title
- fight
- brother brother relationship
- rescue
- revenge
- brother sister relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
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- anti hero
- confrontation
- misunderstanding
- protection
- death
- goon
Dheena Cast & Characters
Suresh Gopi leads the cast as Adhikesavan, with Bala Singh as Malarvannan and Ajith Kumar as Dheenadhayalan (Dheena). Directed by A.R. Murugadoss; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director A.R. Murugadoss
- Suresh Gopi as Adhikesavan
- Bala Singh as Malarvannan
- Ajith Kumar as Dheenadhayalan (Dheena)
- K. R. Vatsala as Malarvannan's Wife
Also Starring in Dheena
· 11 more- Laila Chitra
- Sriman Dheena's Friend
- Vaishnavi Chitra's Friend
- Shyam Ganesh Chitra's Brother
- Crane Manohar Bus Conductor
- Rajesh Policeman
- Mahanadhi Shankar Narayanan
- Sampath Ram Adhikesavan's Sidekick
- Nagma Special Appearance in "Vathi Kutchi" song
- R. Neelakantan Restaurant Owner
- Alphonse Puthren Molester Friend in Plaza Corner scene
More from A.R. Murugadoss
More films directed by A.R. Murugadoss, best-rated first: Sikandar, Darbar, Darbar and Spyder.
Dheena Plot Summary
What happens in Dheena from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with the police arresting Adhikesavan Suresh Gopi’s men as suspects in the arson that burned Minister Malarvannan’s liquor shop. Dheena Ajith Kumar, the adopted brother of Aathi, is dispatched to target the witnesses and secure their silence, setting off a spiraling feud that pits Dheena against Malarvannan and pulls the story into a web of loyalties, honor, and retribution. The violence escalates quickly, and in a brutal moment Dheena ends up chopping off Malarvannan’s hand, a act that reverberates through the characters the moment it happens and marks a turning point in the conflict.
Full summary
The whole story of Dheena, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dheena?
10 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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What is the name of Dheena's adopted brother who sends him on violent missions?
Dheena Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Deena” and “Dada”.
- Also known as
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- Deena
- Dada
- Jigarwala
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Dheena FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dheena, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dheena?
Dheena runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Dheena released?
Dheena was released on January 14, 2001.
Who directed Dheena?
Dheena was directed by A.R. Murugadoss.
More films by A.R. Murugadoss Who is in the cast of Dheena?
Dheena stars Suresh Gopi as Adhikesavan, Bala Singh as Malarvannan and Ajith Kumar as Dheenadhayalan (Dheena), among 15 credited actors.
Does Dheena have a post-credit scene?
No. Dheena has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dheena in?
The original language of Dheena is Tamil.
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