Dhaam Dhoom
Dhaam Dhoom | |
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Lakshmi Rai | |
Cinematography | Jeeva P. C. Sreeram B. Rajasekar |
Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
Production companies | Media One Global Entertainment Metro Films Pvt.Ltd |
Distributed by | Ayngaran International |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Dhaam Dhoom is a 2008 Indian
The film revolves around a
Dhaam Dhoom was released worldwide, after a long delay, on 29 August 2008. It was the posthumous film that cinematographer Jeeva undertook before his death which occurred halfway through the production.
Plot
Gautham Subramaniam (
Finally, the journey to Russia happens. Gautham reaches
Soon after, Gautham discovers Anna and takes the prospect to return her coat. get together well and part ways. Meanwhile, Gautham's medical conference takes place successfully, and in order to celebrate its success, the whole team heads to a nightclub. Gautham bumps into Anna in the nightclub, and the two have an enjoyable time in the club. Anna, due to heavy consumption of liquor, intoxicates, and Gautham has no other choice but to accompany her to her room. When the two reach Anna's apartment, they settle down and sleep. Gautham is brutally dragged onto the floor by a Russian police officer the next morning, and the reason is that Anna is murdered on her sofa.
Consequently, Gautham's situation changes; he gets abused, accused, and imprisoned by the Russian police. The language, people, and surroundings are totally new and confusing to him. Fortunately, Aarthi Chinnappa (
Before a shoot out, Raghavan reveals that Anna was a
Cast
- Jayam Ravi as Dr. Gautham Subramaniam
- Jayaram as Raghavan Nambiar
- Kangana Ranaut as Shenba
- Lakshmi Raias Aarthi Chinappa
- Maria Kozhevnikovaas Anna
- Srinath as Chinnavar (Chinnathu)
- Nizhagal Ravias Dr. Subramaniam, Gautham's father
- Janaki Sabesh as Gautham's mother
- Anu Hasan as Sarasu, Gautham's sister
- Chetan as Sarasu's husband
- Mahadevan as Shenba's father
- Bose Venkat as Shenba's uncle
- Sai Pallavi as Shenba's relative (uncredited role)
Production
Casting
The film was launched initially with Jayam Ravi paired opposite Genelia D'Souza, however she opted out of the project due to fully booked dates for her Telugu film, Dhee. After Genelia's removal from the project other leading actresses such as Asin and Mamta Mohandas were approached for a key role in the film, but they also rejected the offer, citing commitments to other projects.[2][3]
As per Jeeva's previous films, Jeeva himself took charge of the cinematography, though, after his death,
Filming
The film started in January 2007 in India, with the initial shoot taking place in
In early July 2007, it was announced that
Release
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Kalaignar TV.[9]
Reception
The film opened to positive reception from audiences .[10]
The film opened in Chennai strongly, with advance bookings full for the opening weekend at
Overseas, in the United Kingdom box office, the film opened at number 22, earning
Soundtrack
The film has six songs composed by Harris Jayaraj with the lyrics primarily penned by Na. Muthukumar and Pa. Vijay.[17] The audio of the film released worldwide on 19 March 2008, five months prior to the release. The soundtrack received praise from music critics, with Indiaglitz.com labelling the album as "delightful".[18] Behindwoods gave the soundtrack 4 out 5 and mentioned that, "Clearly a master craftsman is at work here. A nice sophistication prevails through the whole album. No sound hurts your ears. If the film wins good reviews, the songs may play a big part in it."[19]
Dhaam Dhoom | ||||
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Tamil | ||||
Label | Ayngaran Music An Ak Audio | |||
Producer | Harris Jayaraj | |||
Harris Jayaraj chronology | ||||
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Review scores | ||
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Source | Rating | |
Behindwoods | * Rediff | *[21] |
4:42 | ||||
6. | "Azhiyilae" (A romantic song picturized in a car.) | Na. Muthukumar | Haricharan | 2:39 |
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Total length: | 27:06 |
Rakshakudu | |
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Telugu | |
Label | Aditya Music |
Producer | Harris Jayaraj |
Vennelakanti | Harish Raghavendra | 5:01 | ||
4. | "Chiru Chiru Aasalu" (Introduction song for Jayam Ravi. Shot in Chennai.) | Harish Naaga | Mani, Praveen, Power Vijay | 4:21 |
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5. | "Nee Menu Mandara" (A romantic song picturized in a car.) | Rakhi | Rakhi | 2:20 |
Total length: | 22:04 |
References
- ^ a b S.R. Ashok Kumar (17 April 2008). "Jeeva's Dhaam Dhoom ready for release". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 April 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2007.
- ^ "Jayam Ravi starts with Dhaam Dhoom". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ "Kangana Ranaut in Tamil!". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2007.
- ^ "Reema Sen opts out of Dhaam Dhoom". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ "Jeyram as a villain". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 16 July 2008.
- ^ "50% in Russia". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 22 December 2006.
- ^ "Russia beckons Jeyam Ravi". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ "P C Sreeram takes over Dhaam Dhoom". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 6 July 2007.
- ^ "Dhaam Dhoom Movie on Kalaignar TV". The Times of India. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Fantastic advance booking for Dhaam Dhoom". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ "Confusion over ownership of Dhaam Dhoom". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ "Chennai Box Office (29 August to 31)". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
- ^ "Chennai Box Office". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
- ^ "Chennai Box Office". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
- ^ "United Kingdom Box Office (Aug. 29, 2008 – Aug. 31, 2008)". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 August 2008.
- ^ "United Kingdom Box Office (Sept. 5, 2008 – Sept. 7, 2008)". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2008.
- ^ "Dhaam Dhoom Track List". Raaga.com. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ "Dhaam Dhoom Music Review". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ "DHAAM DHOOM MUSIC REVIEW - Behindwoods JEYAM RAVI KANGANA RANAUT JEEVA ANEEZ AYNGARAN INTERNATIONAL HARRIS JAYARAJ Benny Dayal P. Vijay N. Muthukumar image gallery".
- ^ "Vaaranam Aayiram MUSIC REVIEW - Behindwoods.com". Behindwoods.com. 5 December 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ^ "Music review: Vaaranam Aayiram". Rediff.com. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ^ "Dhaam Dhoom". Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Rakshakudu - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn". Retrieved 4 November 2018.
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External links
- Dhaam Dhoom at IMDb