Stars as Lakshmi Thakur, the devoted wife of Dada Thakur .
Portrays Meena, the city-bred wife of Arjun Thakur .
is a 2000 Indian family drama directed by T. Rama Rao . A remake of the 1994 Tamil hit Nattamai , the film is a sweeping tale of village justice, family honor, and sacrifice . Movie Overview Release Date: January 7, 2000 . Genre: Family Drama / Action . Cast: Stars as Lakshmi Thakur, the devoted wife of Dada Thakur
Includes Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, and Aruna Irani . Plot Summary
Watch the powerful performance of Anil Kapoor and Rajinikanth in this classic village drama: Rama Rao
The story follows , the highly respected head of a village whose word is considered law . His life is dedicated to upholding justice, even when it affects his own family. The central conflict arises when his younger brother, Arjun , is falsely accused of a heinous crime by a vengeful relative . Dharamraj must choose between his duty as a judge and his love for his brother, leading to a dramatic climax that tests the family's "bulandi" (stature/honor) . Musical Highlights
While the film featured a star-studded cast, it received mixed reviews upon release. Critics praised the performances of and Rekha , and highlighted Rajinikanth's star power in his brief role . However, some audiences found the plot melodramatic and dated for the early 2000s . Genre: Family Drama / Action
Plays a double role as Dharamraj "Dada" Thakur and his younger brother, Arjun Thakur .