Dhill (2001): Cast & Plot
Dhill is a 2001 action drama directed by Dharani, starring Laila as Asha, Vikram and Ashish Vidhyarthi. It runs 3 hours.
Tamil What Is Dhill About?
The premise of Dhill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Velu aspires to become a police officer. After dinner at a beachside restaurant he steps away to pay the bill, leaving his girlfriend Asha alone. A drunken officer harasses and tries to rape her; Velu intervenes, beating him and scarring his face. The officer vows revenge on Velu.
Dhill Cast & Characters
Laila leads the cast as Asha, with Vikram as Kanagavel 'Velu' and Ashish Vidhyarthi as DSP 'Encounter' Shankar. Directed by Dharani; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dharani
- Laila as Asha
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Vikram as Kanagavel 'Velu' -
Ashish Vidhyarthi as DSP 'Encounter' Shankar -
Nassar as Police Academy Chief
Also Starring in Dhill
· 8 more- Fefsi Vijayan Aadhi
- Charu Haasan Minister
- Vivek Megaserial Mahadevan
- Mayilsamy Kanagavel's Friend
- Pandu Constable
- Vaiyapuri
- Kalairani
- Deepa Venkat Kanagavel's Sister
More from Dharani
More films directed by Dharani: Osthe, Kuruvi, Bangaram and Ghilli.
Dhill Plot Summary
What happens in Dhill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vikram stars as Kanagavel, an ambitious IPS trainee who clears the entrance exams and steps onto a demanding path toward a career in law enforcement. After sharing a meal with his girlfriend Laila (Asha), Kanagavel settles the bill, only to witness a troubling incident: Ashish Vidhyarthi as Shankar behaves indecently toward Asha. Kanagavel intercedes with resolve, delivering a forceful blow that leaves Shankar incapacitated and sets off a chain of consequences that ripple through the academy and beyond.
Full summary
The whole story of Dhill, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dhill?
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 the film's main protagonist?
Dhill Also Known As
Also known as “Meri Aan”.
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- Meri Aan
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Dhill FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dhill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dhill?
Dhill runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was Dhill released?
Dhill was released on May 5, 2001.
Who directed Dhill?
Dhill was directed by Dharani.
More films by Dharani Who is in the cast of Dhill?
Dhill stars Laila as Asha, Vikram as Kanagavel 'Velu' and Ashish Vidhyarthi as DSP 'Encounter' Shankar, among 12 credited actors.
Does Dhill have a post-credit scene?
No. Dhill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dhill in?
The original language of Dhill is Tamil.
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