Dhill

Dhill

Year: 2001

Runtime: 180 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Dharani

DramaAction

Velu aspires to become a police officer. After dinner at a beachside restaurant he steps away to pay the bill, leaving his girlfriend Asha alone. A drunken officer harasses and tries to rape her; Velu intervenes, beating him and scarring his face. The officer vows revenge on Velu.

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1

Kanagavel clears the entrance exams and joins the Police Training Academy

Kanagavel clears the police entrance exams and steps onto the demanding path toward a career in law enforcement. He enters the Police Training Academy with ambition and focus, determined to prove himself. This marks the formal start of his journey to become an officer.

Police Training Academy / entrance exam center
2

A shocking incident at the meal with Laila

After sharing a meal with his girlfriend Laila, Kanagavel pays the bill and witnesses Shankar behaving indecently toward Asha. He intervenes with resolve, delivering a forceful blow that incapacitates Shankar. The act sets off a cascade of consequences that ripple through the academy and beyond.

Restaurant / dining place
3

The Chief exposes Shankar and the conspiracy

At the Police Training Academy, the Chief reveals that Shankar is egoistic and corrupt, abusing his power for illegal activities. He unveils a brutal conspiracy linking Shankar with Vedhanayagam, a minister, and Adi to the death of his daughter. Arathi, Adi's wife, witnessed the killing of a rival by Adi and testifies in court, underscoring the personal cost of the corruption.

Police Training Academy / briefing room
4

Kanagavel resolves to stop Shankar; Ashok is murdered

Armed with the truth, Kanagavel resolves to end Shankar's threat once and for all. Shankar escalates his campaign, coordinating the murder of Kanagavel's friend Ashok with Adi's help. The crime shows how deeply corruption reaches into the system.

City streets / various locations
5

Kanagavel retaliates and frames Adi's death on Shankar

In a swift confrontation, Kanagavel assaults Shankar and uses Shankar's own gun to kill Adi, creating the illusion that Shankar killed Adi in retaliation. The act intensifies the battle between them and compounds the cover-up. This moment marks a turning point in the power struggle.

Night-time confrontation scene
6

Shankar murders Vedhanayagam and frames Kanagavel

The courtroom war intensifies as Shankar murders Vedhanayagam and publicly frames Kanagavel for the crime. Public perception and the official narrative seem to converge against Kanagavel, placing him in a deadly moral trap. The legal battle becomes a fight for truth amid political manipulation.

Courtroom
7

Revelation: Adi's death was staged; he is alive

It is revealed that Adi's death was staged and that he remains alive, kept in captivity by Kanagavel. This shocking twist reframes the entire pursuit and the motives of the key players. The truth behind Adi's fate triggers a new manhunt.

Hidden captivity location
8

Shankar launches a city-wide manhunt

Shankar launches a sweeping manhunt to chase down Kanagavel, Asha, and the presumed-dead Adi. The pursuit spans multiple locations as law enforcement scrambles to keep up with his ruthless campaign. The stakes rise as the trio fights to stay ahead.

City-wide
9

The climactic shootout and Adi's death

During the climactic pursuit, Adi is fatally wounded just as Shankar closes in on Kanagavel and Asha. The emotional toll heightens the urgency for the truth to come out. Adi's death sends shockwaves through both sides of the conflict.

Chase scene / city outskirts
10

Adi confesses to Asha; the dying confession is recorded

On his deathbed, Adi confesses all his crimes to Asha, who records the confession for the authorities. The revelation exposes Shankar's true character and ties up several loose ends in the case. This confession becomes the key evidence that shifts the balance of justice.

Deathbed / safe location
11

Police commissioner intervenes; surrender demanded

The arrival of the police commissioner shifts the momentum as Asha presents the dying confession. The commissioner orders a surrender from both Kanagavel and Shankar, aiming to restore legitimacy to the investigation. Shankar makes a desperate bid to escape, but Kanagavel tracks him down.

Commissioner's office
12

Final confrontation and Shankar's defeat; Kanagavel surrenders

Kanagavel confronts Shankar in a final confrontation and ends the threat, ensuring Shankar's defeat. He then surrenders to the court, accepting responsibility and seeking justice through the legal system. The resolution underscores the film's theme of duty, justice, and personal sacrifice.

City showdown / courthouse
13

Exoneration and recruitment into the IPS

Despite his surrender, the evidence vindicates Kanagavel, leading to his release. He is recruited into the IPS, signaling a new chapter where integrity and duty prevail. The film closes on a note of redemption and commitment to justice.

Court / police recruitment center

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