Dharani

Dharani born Ramani is an Indian film director who primarily directs actionmasala films He is best known for directing the blockbuster films Dhill Dhool and Ghilli He first directed the film Ethirum Pudhirum loosely based on forest brigand Veerappan and his younger brothers death starring Mammootty Financial constraints and political controversies ensured its delayed release in 1999 It received critical acclaim and was awarded second place in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film