Dharmam Engey (transl. Where is Dharma?) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, with R. Muthuraman, Kumari Padmini and M. N. Nambiar in supporting roles. It was released on 15 July 1972.
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Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Screenplay by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
Story by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Produced by | Periyanna |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Jayalalithaa |
Cinematography | Thambu |
Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Shanthi Films |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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In a village, Rajasekaran works in the field picking and selling flowers. Maarthaandan is the tyrant ruler who exploits the villagers. Rajasekaran becomes their leader, rebels against Maarthaandan and ultimately succeeds.
The film was shot at Thiruchopuram at Cuddalore,[1] and AVM Studios in Madras.[2]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[3]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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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 |
Dharmam Engey was released on 15 July 1972,[4] delayed from April.[5] 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."[2]
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