Dharani

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Dharani

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Dharani (born Ramani) is an Indian film director, who primarily directs action-masala films. He is best known for directing the blockbuster films Dhill, Dhool and Ghilli. He firs…

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Ghilli

Ghilli

7.1 2004 Movie
Kuruvi

Kuruvi

4.5 2008 Movie
Dhool

Dhool

6.1 2003 Movie
Dhill

Dhill

5.3 2001 Movie
Dum

Dum

4.9 2003 Movie
Osthe

Osthe

4.0 2011 Movie
Bangaram

Bangaram

5.2 2006 Movie
Ethirum Pudhirum

Ethirum Pudhirum

8.0 1999 Movie
Sreeram

Sreeram

2002 Movie

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Dharani (born Ramani) is an Indian film director, who primarily directs action-masala films. He is best known for directing the blockbuster films Dhill, Dhool and Ghilli. He first directed the film Ethirum Pudhirum, loosely based on forest brigand Veerappan and his younger brother's death, starring Mammootty. Financial constraints and political controversies ensured its delayed release in 1999. It received critical acclaim and was awarded second place in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2011
    Osthe

    Movie Self

  2. 2008
    Kuruvi

    Movie Director

  3. 2006
    Bangaram

    Movie Director

  4. 2004
    Ghilli

    Movie Director

  5. 2003
    Dum

    Movie Original Story

  6. 2003
    Dhool

    Movie Director

  7. 2002
    Sreeram

    Movie Writer

  8. 2001
    Dhill

    Movie Director

  9. 1999
    Ethirum Pudhirum

    Movie Director

  10. —
    Rendavathu Padam

    Movie Producer