Synopsis
Dharma is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Keyaar.
The film stars Vijayakanth and Preetha Vijayakumar, and is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film Ziddi.
The story revolves around Dharma (Vijayakanth), an angry man who cannot tolerate injustice. He lives with his family, including his lawyer father Ranganathan, mother Savithri, journalist brother Vijay, and beloved sister Geetha.
Dharma falls in love with Sharmila (Preetha Vijayakumar) but kills a rowdy named Raja after he molests Geetha. He is sent to jail, where his friend Ranjith becomes an ACP.
Upon his release from jail, Dharma becomes a powerful gangster who punishes rowdies in his own way and helps the poor. However, the honest chief minister Vedhachalam gives him free hand to arrest all the goons, including Dharma.
Geetha marries Ranjith, while Dharma's love for Sharmila remains unrequited.
