Dhonima
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jagadeesan Subu |
| Written by | Jagadeesan Subu |
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| Cinematography | Packiaraj Sajith Kumar |
| Edited by | Tamil Arasan |
| Music by | EJ Johnson |
Production companies | SSBV Learn and Teach Production Private Limited |
| Distributed by | SPR Studios[1] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Dhonima is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Jagadeesan Subu. The film stars Kaali Venkat, Roshni Prakash, and Vishav Raj in the lead roles. Vivek Prasanna, Kannan Ponniah, Rajesh Sharma, P. L. Thenappan, Kalki Rajan and others appear in supporting roles.[2] The film has music composed by EJ Johnson, cinematography handled by Packiaraj and Sajith Kumar and editing by Tamil Arasan.[3]
Dhonima is scheduled to release theatrically on 20 September 2024.
Summary
[edit]The story revolves around 'Dhonima', a female Golden Retriever puppy rescued by Dhanam from a dustbin and she takes it to her home. Her husband, Kotti is an alcoholic who doesn't care about his son Dravid who has a hearing issue, while Dhanam's only goal is to save enough money for her son's surgery.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Kaali Venkat as Kotti
- Roshni Prakash as Dhanam
- Vishav Raj as Dravid
- Vivek Prasanna
- Kannan Ponniah
- Rajesh Sharma
- P. L. Thenappan
- Kalki Rajan
- Aadukalam Stella
- RajaMani
- Maya Munieshwaran
- Vichithiran
- Sasi
- Mogli K Mohan
- Karthik munees
Production
[edit]Jagadeesan Subu, who earlier directed Sigai (2017) and Bakrid (2019) announced through a title reveal video, the title of his next film Dhonima starring Kaali Venkat who was last seen in Kurangu Pedal (2024), along with Roshni Prakash, and Vishav Raj in the lead roles.[1][3][5]
Principal photography took place around Chennai, mainly in areas like Anna Nagar and Kolathur and wrapped up after 36 days in early June.[4][6]
Music
[edit]The music and background score is composed by EJ Johnson. All the songs were penned by S Gnanakaravel. The first single, "Moradaa Un Thaali", released on 26 June 2024, which had vocals performed by Shankar Mahadevan, and Vandana Srinivasan.[7] The second single,"Kaalam Oda", released on 10 September 2024, which had vocals performed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.[8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Moradaa Un Thali" | S Gnanakaravel | Shankar Mahadevan, Vandana Srinivasan | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Kaalam Oda" | S Gnanakaravel | G. V. Prakash Kumar | 3:07 |
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]Dhonima is scheduled to release theatrically on 20 September 2024.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Spark, RK (12 June 2024). "காளி வெங்கட் ஹீரோவாக நடித்து இருக்கும் தோனிமா! இயக்குனர் யார் தெரியுமா?". Zee News (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "'தோனிமா' திரைப்படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியீடு". Daily Thanthi (in Tamil). 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ a b "'Bakrid' director Jagadeesan Subu's next with Kaali Venkat titled 'Dhonima'". The Hindu. 11 June 2024. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Bakrid director Jagadeesan's next is titled Dhonima". DT Next. 11 June 2024. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Director Jagadeesan Subu's next titled 'Dhonima'". The Times of India. 11 June 2024. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Kaali Venkat, Roshni Prakash team up for 'Dhonima'". The New Indian Express. 11 June 2024. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "First single from Dhonima Moradaa Un Thaali out". Cinema Express. 26 June 2024. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "'Kaalam Oda' song from Dhonima out". Cinema Express. 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Kaali Venkat's Dhonima gets a release date". Cinema Express. 28 August 2024. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
