Dhaam Dhoom

Dhaam Dhoom

Year: 2008

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Jeeva

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A brilliant medical practitioner finds himself at the centre of a murder plot after taking the daughter of a Russian Police Commissioner back to his hotel room.

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Timeline & Setting – Dhaam Dhoom (2008)

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Time period

The events occur in a contemporary setting, with modern travel and a backdrop of international venues (Chennai, Moscow, Saint Petersburg). The timeline centers on a week-long conference and subsequent legal drama, club scenes, and police investigations.

Location

Chennai, Moscow, Saint Petersburg

Chennai serves as the primary home base for Gautham's medical family. The narrative moves to Moscow for the conference and then to the cityscape of Saint Petersburg, presenting a contrast between Indian and Russian settings. These locations underpin the film's blend of romance, professional ambition, and crime-thriller elements.

🎭 International setting 🏙️ Urban landscapes 🌍 Cross-cultural backdrop 🔎 Legal drama

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Main Characters – Dhaam Dhoom (2008)

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Gautham Subramaniam (Ravi Mohan)

A Chennai-born doctor whose career and personal life are disrupted when he travels to Russia for a government-sponsored medical conference. He falls for Shenba, and soon finds himself entangled in a murder investigation that threatens his freedom. He must navigate a complex cross-border legal maze while fighting to clear his name.

👨‍⚕️ Doctor 💪 Determined 🧭 Troubled

Shenba (Kangana Ranaut)

A woman from Gautham's village who falls in love with him. Their secret relationship strains family ties and becomes the emotional core of the film. She embodies romance, loyalty, and the resilience to face danger alongside Gautham.

💖 Romantic lead 🏡 Village roots 🕊️ Family tension

Anna (Mariya Kozhevnikova)

A Russian-Indian woman who is involved in drug trafficking, whose jacket containing drugs triggers the initial investigation. She forms a tenuous connection with Gautham during the conference before becoming a murder victim, a turning point that reveals the film's darker underbelly.

💊 Drug trafficker 🕵️‍♀️ Catalyst 💔 Tragic fate

Raghavan Nambiar (Jayaram)

A powerful Indian official sent to assist Gautham but who is revealed to be manipulating the case to protect his criminal interests. He embodies corruption and serves as the story's central antagonist until his confrontation with the police.

🏢 Official power broker 🗡️ Ruthless 🕵️‍♂️ Manipulator

Aarthi Chinnappa (Raai Laxmi)

The defendant lawyer appointed by the Indian consulate to defend Gautham. She demonstrates professional resolve and emotional growth, eventually discovering her own romantic feelings for Gautham, and plays a pivotal role in challenging the accusations.

⚖️ Lawyer 💚 Compassionate ally 🔎 Investigative

Sarasu (Anu Hasan)

Gautham's sister who lives with her husband in the same village. Her protective stance and family loyalty help frame the domestic side of the drama as the scandal unfolds.

👧 Sister 🏠 Family ties 💬 Protective

Sarasu's Husband (Chetan)

Husband of Sarasu, who is initially at odds with Gautham but becomes part of the broader family dynamic as the story progresses.

💍 Brother-in-law ⚡ Family conflict 🤝 Reconciliation

Shenba's Uncle (Bose Venkat)

A Shenba family elder whose stance introduces familial resistance to the union and adds tension to the interpersonal drama surrounding Shenba and Gautham.

🧓 Elder relative 🗺️ Family politics 🥊 Tension

Chinnavar (Srinath)

A member of Shenba's circle who contributes to the network of relationships and conflicts surrounding the central romance and the legal case.

👨‍👦 Family ally 🤝 Social dynamics 🕵️‍♂️ Intrigue

Shenba's Relative (Sai Pallavi)

An uncredited relative connected to Shenba who appears within the family ensemble, enriching the social context of the plot.

👩‍🦰 Supporting relative 🧩 Ensemble piece 🌟 Brief appearance

Janaki Sabesh (Gautham's Mother)

Gautham's mother, a doctor whose presence anchors the family in Chennai and reinforces the professional legacy of the parents.

👩 Mother 🩺 Medical family 💪 Supportive

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Major Themes – Dhaam Dhoom (2008)

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💖 Forbidden Love

Gautham and Shenba's relationship develops in secret, testing family loyalties and cultural expectations. The romance thrives under pressure as external conflicts—family disapproval, social norms, and the threat of scandal—loom over their future. The couple's choices drive much of the plot, revealing how love can challenge traditional boundaries.

⚖️ Justice vs Corruption

The Russian police initially accuse Gautham, illustrating a system where power and prejudice can distort truth. Aarthi's defense work and the Indian consulate's involvement highlight how justice is pursued across borders. The revelation of Raghavan's manipulation exposes deeper layers of crime and cover-up, turning the investigation into a battle for truth.

🌍 Cultural Clash

Language barriers, differing legal norms, and distinct social expectations create friction for the protagonists. The Moscow and Chennai settings emphasize how cultural context shapes decisions and miscommunications. The story uses these contrasts to test trust, resilience, and adaptability under pressure.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:40

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