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Dharmapuranam

Dharmapuranam (ധർമ്മപുരാണം), translated by its author as The Saga of Dharmapuri, is a Malayalam political satire novel by O. V. Vijayan, written in 1975 and seen as a response to the Indian Emergency.

Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (धर्मरक्षक महावीर छत्रपती संभाजी महाराज) is a 2024 Marathi historical action drama, Part 1 of a two-part series on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, directed by Tushar Shelar, starring Thakur Anoop Singh, released 22 November 2024.

Dharmavarapu Subramanyam (ధర్మవరపు సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం)

Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, also spelled Subrahmanyam (ధర్మవరపు సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం), was an Indian actor, comedian, writer, and director in Telugu cinema and television who appeared in more than 90 films before dying in 2013 at 53.

Dharmaveer 2 (धर्मवीर 2)

Dharmaveer 2 (धर्मवीर 2), also called Dharmaveer: Mukkam Post Thane 2, is a 2024 Marathi biographical political drama by Pravin Tarde, a sequel about Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe and CM Eknath Shinde, released 27 September 2024 to mixed reviews.

Dharmayuddhaya 2 (ධර්මයුද්ධය)

Dharmayuddhaya 2 (ධර්මයුද්ධය 2), also known as Dharmaduddhaya 2, is a 2026 Sinhala Sri Lankan crime thriller directed by Aruna Jayawardana, sequel to Dharmayuddhaya (2017) in the Drishyam remake series, released 23 January 2026 with Bimal Jayakody as Harishchandra.

Dharmayug

Dharmayug was a popular Hindi weekly magazine published by the Times of India group in Mumbai, started in 1949 and edited from 1960 by Dharmveer Bharti.

Dharmendra (धर्मेन्द्र)

Dharmendra (धर्मेन्द्र), born Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol (1935–2025), was a Bollywood actor known as the "He-Man" of Hindi cinema; star of Sholay (1975), over 300 films, Padma Bhushan 2012, BJP MP from Bikaner 2004–2009.

Dharmendra filmography

Dharmendra (Dharam Singh Deol) filmography: over 300 Hindi films across six decades, from 1960 debut Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere to Sholay, Chupke Chupke, production of Betaab, and final film Ikkis.

Dharmesh Darshan (धर्मेश दर्शन)

Dharmesh Darshan, also known as Dharmesh Sabharwal (धर्मेश दर्शन), is an Indian Bollywood director born in Mumbai, best known for Raja Hindustani (1996) and Dhadkan (2000).

Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan (पृथ्वीराज चौहान)

Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan (धरती का वीर योद्धा पृथ्वीराज चौहान) is a Star Plus Hindi historical drama (2006–2009, 9 seasons) by Sagar Arts, based on Prithviraj Raso, starring Rajat Tokas, Anas Rashid, and Mugdha Chaphekar as Sanyogita.

Dhee (singer)

Dhee (Dheekshitha Venkadeshan, born 1998) is an Australian-based Indian playback singer in Tamil cinema, stepdaughter of composer Santhosh Narayanan, known for Rowdy Baby, Enjoy Enjaami, and Mutha Mazhai from Thug Life.

Dheena (தீனா)

Dheena (தீனா), also spelled Deena, is a 2001 Tamil action drama directed by A.R. Murugadoss in his debut, starring Ajith Kumar, Suresh Gopi, and Laila; released 14 January 2001, it gave Ajith the 'Thala' nickname and was a box office success.

Dheepan

Dheepan, also called Dheepan (2015 film), is Jacques Audiard's French drama about three Sri Lankan Tamil strangers posing as a family in a Paris banlieue; it won the 2015 Cannes Palme d'Or.

Dheeraj Dhoopar (धीरज धूपर)

Dheeraj Dhoopar (धीरज धूपर), born 1984 in Delhi, is an Indian Hindi-television actor and model known for Prem Bhardwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and Karan Luthra in Kundali Bhagya (2017–2024), plus Sherdil Shergill, Tatlubaaz, and Lock Upp season 2.

Dheeram

Dheeram is a 2025 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jithin Suresh T. It stars Indrajith Sukumaran as an encounter specialist who investigates pattern killings in Calicut.

Dheeran (2025 film)

Dheeran (ധീരൻ) is a 2025 Malayalam comedy action drama, Devadath Shaji's directorial debut, starring Rajesh Madhavan as Eldhose, a village hero declared dead; released 4 July 2025, 137 minutes, CBFC UA 16+.

Dheerga Sumangali (தீர்க்கசுமங்கலி)

Dheerga Sumangali (தீர்க்கசுமங்கலி), 1974 Tamil drama by A. C. Tirulokchandar starring K. R. Vijaya and R. Muthuraman; released 12 April 1974, remade in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Dhilluku Dhuddu

Dhilluku Dhuddu (தில்லுக்கு துட்டு), 2016 Tamil comedy horror film directed by Rambala, starring Santhanam and Shanaya, produced by Sri Thenandal Films; released 7 July 2016, a hit that spawned a four-film franchise.

Dhilluku Dhuddu 2

Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (தில்லுக்கு துட்டு 2), 2019 Tamil horror comedy, sequel to Dhilluku Dhuddu; directed by Rambhala, produced by and starring Santhanam with Shritha Sivadas; released 7 February 2019.

Dhindora

Dhindora: 2021 Hindi comedy-drama web series by Bhuvan Bam on BB Ki Vines YouTube; 8 episodes, ten characters, ₹11 crore lottery plot; season 2 coming to Netflix.

Dhira (film)

Dhira (2020) is a Telugu-language Indian animated adventure film by A Theorem Studios, directed by Arun Kumar Rapolu, using motion capture, about Vidhyaranya Swami, Vijayanagara, and Tenali Ramakrishna; distinct from unrelated same-title films.

Dhirubhai Thaker

Dhirubhai Thaker, who wrote as Savyasachi, was a Gujarati writer and critic best known as chief editor of the Gujarati Vishwakosh, a 25-volume encyclopedia in Gujarati.

Dhivya Duraisamy

Dhivya Duraisamy (திவ்யா துரைசாமி) is a Tamil film actress and former newsreader from Perambalur, known for Vaazhai (2024), Blue Star (2024), and as a Cook with Comali contestant on Vijay TV.

Dhivyadharshini (திவ்யதர்ஷினி)

Dhivyadharshini (திவ்யதர்ஷினி), aka DD or DD Neelakandan, is a Tamil television anchor and actress from Chennai, host of Koffee with DD, Jodi No. 1, and En Kitta Modhadhe, and actress in Pa Paandi and Joshua: Imai Pol Kaka (2024).

Dhobi Ghat (धोबी घाट) (film)

Dhobi Ghat (धोबी घाट), also Mumbai Diaries, is Kiran Rao's 2011 directorial debut drama, produced by Aamir Khan Productions, about four people whose lives intersect in Mumbai; released 21 January 2011 after premiering at TIFF 2010.

Dhokha: Round D Corner

Dhokha: Round D Corner is a 2022 Hindi hostage thriller directed by Kookie Gulati, starring R. Madhavan, Khushali Kumar, and Aparshakti Khurana; released 23 September 2022, a box-office flop later streaming on Netflix.

Dhokra

Dhokra (also spelled Dokra) is a traditional craft of eastern and central India in which brass and bell-metal objects are cast by the lost-wax technique, leaving a coiled, latticed surface.

Dhol

Dhol (ढोल): a large double-headed barrel drum of the Indian subcontinent, from Sanskrit ḍhola, played with sticks and hand; central to Punjabi bhangra, Garhwal's dhol-damau ritual ensemble, and diaspora music.

Dhol (film)

Dhol (ढोल) is a 2007 Hindi comedy directed by Priyadarshan, a remake of the Malayalam film In Harihar Nagar, starring Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Rajpal Yadav, and Tanushree Dutta; released 21 September 2007, it earned about ₹23 crore worldwide on a ₹14 crore budget.

Dhola Maru

Dhola Maru (ढोला मारू रा दूहा) is a Rajasthani love ballad about the prince Dhola and his bride Maru, composed in western Rajasthan in the 11th century.