Dhool (2003): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Dhool is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Dharani, starring Vikram as Arumugam, Jyothika and Sayaji Shinde. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt, or rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Tamil What Is Dhool About?
The premise of Dhool without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Arumugham, an uneducated but kind village man, lives with his childhood friend Easwari. A chemical plant pollutes the river, endangering villagers’ drinking water and their pleas fail. The villagers send Arumugham to Chennai to confront the minister who represents them. He travels with Easwari and her grandmother, staying with his friend’s group.
Dhool Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- woman slaps a woman
- city
- minister
- village
- police officer
- evil woman
- female gangster
- old woman
- foot chase
- woman hit by a car
- railway crossing
- market
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- molotov cocktail
- miniskirt
- breaking someone's arm
- shop
- battle of the sexes
- love triangle
- thug
- pollution
- politician
- one against many
- tough guy
- one word title
Where to Watch Dhool
Stream it on Sun Nxt, or rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dhool Cast & Characters
Vikram leads the cast as Arumugam, with Jyothika as Eeswari and Sayaji Shinde as Minister Kaalapaandi. Directed by Dharani; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dharani
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Vikram as Arumugam - Jyothika as Eeswari
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Sayaji Shinde as Minister Kaalapaandi - Paravai Muniyamma as Mundakanisswari
Also Starring in Dhool
· 11 more- Vivek Narayana Swamy
- Reema Sen Swapna
- Pasupathy Aadhi
- Bosskey Nakkeeran Magazine editor
- Manoj K Jayan Karunakaran
- Chitti Babu Hari
- Koena Mitra Special Appearance
- Mayilsamy Kunchacko
- Kalairani Arumugam's mother
- Shakeela
- Chaplin Balu Narain's labourer
Dhool Plot Summary
What happens in Dhool 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
Vikram stars as Arumugam, a compassionate villager whose life is shadowed by a chemical factory that releases toxic waste into the river. The pollution gnaws at the community, pushing Arumugam to mobilize the villagers and petition the powerful ministers to shut the plant down. In this fight for clean water and a healthier home, Arumugam’s resolve is clear, and his concern for others is ever-present.
Full summary
The whole story of Dhool, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dhool?
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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Who is the compassionate villager who leads the fight against the chemical factory?
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Movies Like Dhool
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dhool Ka Phool, Dhokha and Dharma Durai.
Dhool FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Dhool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dhool?
Dhool runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Dhool released?
Dhool was released on January 15, 2003.
Who directed Dhool?
Dhool was directed by Dharani.
More films by Dharani Who is in the cast of Dhool?
Dhool stars Vikram as Arumugam, Jyothika as Eeswari and Sayaji Shinde as Minister Kaalapaandi, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dhool?
In the US, Dhool is streaming on Sun Nxt and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dhool have a post-credit scene?
No. Dhool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dhool in?
The original language of Dhool is Tamil.
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