Dharmam Engey
Dharmam Engey (transl. Where is Justice?) is a 1972 Indian Tamil film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, M. N. Nambiar and R. Muthuraman in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.[1][2][3]
| Dharmam Engey | |
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| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Produced by | Periyanna |
| Written by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Screenplay by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Story by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Jayalalithaa R. Muthuraman M. N. Nambiar S. V. Ramadas Nagesh |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
Production company | Shanthi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Rajasekaran
- Jayalalithaa as Roopa
- R. Muthuraman as Boopathy (Rajasekaran's friend, Vani's husband)
- Kumari Padmini as Vani (Rajasekaran's Sister)
- M. N. Nambiar as Maarthaandan (Prince King Enemy role)
- S. V. Ramadas as (Maarthaandan Soldger, Enemy role)
- Nagesh
- Senthamarai as (Maarthaandan Soldger, Enemy role)
- Haalam as (Dancer)
- T. V. Kumudhini
- Kalavathi
Production
The film was said to be shot at Thiruchopuram at Cuddalore.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Suthanthira Bhoomiyile" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan |
| 2 | "Dharmam Engey" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, P. Susheela | |
| 3 | "Veeram Ennum Paavai" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | |
| 4 | "Naangu Kaalamum" | L. R. Eswari, S. Janaki | |
| 5 | "Palli Araikkul Vantha" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
Reception
The film was not successful commercially because, according to historian Randor Guy, "critics and cinemagoers felt that it was a movie that would have suited MGR better."[5]
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References
- "Dharmam Engey". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- "Dharmam Engey". gomolo.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- "Dharmam Engey". nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/%E2%80%98Thane-did-not-spare-even-sand-dunes/article13380769.ece
- http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamil-classic-films/article19047160.ece
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