Dhill (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Dhill is an action and drama film directed by Dharani, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Dhil 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 (Laila). One night after having dinner at a restaurant near the beach Velu goes to pay the bill leaving Laila behind. At that moment a corrupt police officer Shankar (Ashish Vidyarti) drinks and urinates besides Laila. Irritated, she scolds him. He attempts to rape her but is beaten up by Velu severely and receives a scar on his face. Angered by this he seeks revenge against Velu.
Who’s in it. Dhill stars Vikram as Kanagavel 'Velu', Laila as Asha, Deepa Venkat as Kanakavel's Sister and Nassar as Police Academy Chief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Dhill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dhill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dhill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dhill (2001)?
- In US, Dhill is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dhill worth watching?
- Dhill holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dhill?
- Dhill stars Vikram, Laila, Deepa Venkat, Nassar and Vivek.