Dhill (Eng: Grit) is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram and Laila, while Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar and Vivek play supporting roles. The film’s score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar, while S. Gopinath handled the camera work. The film was released on 20 July 2001, and achieved critical and commercial success at the box office. Dhill was the first film to credit Vikram with the title Chiyaan.
Dhill is the story about Kanagavel (Vikram), whose only dream is to become a police officer. He succeeds in passing the exams and wins a girlfriend named Asha (Laila). One night after having dinner at a restaurant near the beach, Kanagavel goes to pay the bill, leaving Asha behind. At that moment a corrupt police officer named Inspector ‘Encounter’ Shankar (Ashish Vidyarthi) drinks and behaves indecently to Asha. He then attempts to assault her but is severely beaten up by Kanagavel, and he receives a scar on his face. Shankar, angered by this, seeks revenge against Kanagavel. In the end, Kanagavel kills Shankar and his goons.
Directed by Dharani
Written by Bharathan
Screenplay by Dharani
Story by Dharani
Produced by T.Ajaykumar
Starring Vikram, Laila, Ashish Vidyarthi
Narrated by P. Ravi Shankar
Cinematography S. Gopinath
Edited by B. Lenin & V. T. Vijayan
Music by Vidyasagar
Production Lakshmi Productions
Distributed by Omm Divya LTD Siddhanta Mahapatra
Release date 20 July 2001
Running time 158 minutes
Countryv India
Language Tamil
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars