Dinasari

''Dinasari'' () is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by G Sankar. The film stars Srikanth and Cynthia Lourde in the lead roles, where the latter is also the producer of the film under her Cynthia Production House banner.

''Dinasari'' released in theatres on 14 February 2025.

Plot

Shakthivel's family is on the hunt for a bride, but he's got a unique condition - his wife needs to earn more than he does. His family is getting frustrated with the search, but his sister Gayathri insists they find someone soon. Shakthivel works in the IT field and is building a luxurious house with a hefty loan. He has also borrowed money from a local loan shark at a high interest rate. To get a better monthly return, he borrows ₹1 crore on the advice of his colleague Arjun "Leg" and invests it. Shakthivel's family arranges a meeting with Shivani, an Indo-American, without telling Shakthivel.

Shivani mentions she won't work after marriage, as she dislikes people chasing her wealth, but Shakthivel's mother, Valliyammai, accepts her decision and welcomes her as her daughter-in-law. The family doesn't reveal Shakthivel's conditions to Shivani and instead lies to him, telling him she earns ₹1.25 lakhs per month. Shakthivel agrees to the marriage without knowing the truth. On their first night together, Shakthivel presents a powerpoint presentation of their plans based on their incomes, which irritates Shivani. When he discovers the truth about her not working, he confronts his family for hiding it from him. Shivani stands firm, saying she won't work, as she values family over accumulating wealth.

Shakthivel frequently clashes with Shivani and his parents over his conditions and their decision to marry him off without his knowledge. One day, Shakthivel rescues Shalini from a group of molesters led by her manager, and she soon joins his company. However, Shakthivel's life takes a turn for the worse when one of his investments turns out to be a scam, and the company goes bankrupt. Feeling scammed and unable to contact his colleague, Shakthivel faces an investigation for losing essential project data, which leads to his job termination. A frustrated Shakthivel lashes out at his family and wife. His family, fed up with his behavior, gives him the cold shoulder. Having lost his job, he incurs the wrath of the local don who lent him money at exorbitant interest rates. Desperate and unable to borrow more from friends, Shakthivel pawns Shivani's jewelry.

Understanding the gravity of the situation, Shivani takes up a job to support the family. Shakthivel tracks down Arjun and confronts him about his lost money, leading him to Punniyakodi, the owner of a fraudulent chit fund company. Punniyakodi threatens Shakthivel and refuses to return his money. Undeterred, Shakthivel files a police complaint. After fainting on the road, Shakthivel is rescued by a sanitary worker. Conversations with the worker and a witty child in a temple make Shakthivel realize that he prioritized money over relationships. Shakthivel returns home with a newfound perspective and apologizes to his family for his behavior. He thanks them for their patience and love, acknowledging that he was solely driven by financial gain. He also apologizes to Shivani for forcing her to work and pleads with his family to talk to him again. The family reunites, and Shakthivel's life returns to normalcy.

At his office, Shalini, who is the reviewer, discovers that Shakthivel's manager framed him, and so Shakthivel is reinstated after being proven innocent. With a change of heart, Shakthivel asks Shivani to stay home, but she suggests working for a few years before deciding. When the fraudulent chit company representatives threaten Shakthivel and his family to withdraw their case in exchange for his money, Shakthivel refuses, citing that others who were cheated by the company also deserve justice. The film concludes with Shivani deciding to sell her properties in the USA to repay her husband's debts.

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Cynthia Lourde under her Cynthia Production House starring herself and Srikanth in the lead roles. The technical team consists of Rajesh Yadav as the cinematographer, N. B. Srikanth as the editor and Ilaiyaraaja as the music composer and lyricist.

Music

The soundtrack and its lyrics along with the background is scored by Ilaiyaraaja in his third collaboration with Srikanth after ''Manasellam'' (2003) and ''Oru Naal Oru Kanavu'' (2005).

Release

''Dinasari'' released in theatres on 14 February 2025.

Reception

''Virakesari'' critic stated that " Rajesh Yadav's cinematography and N P Srikanth's editing are also enjoyable." ''Dinamalar'' wrote the first half, which is very good, slips in the second half. The screenplay is stagnant at times. If director Shankar had paid a little more attention to the screenplay, it would have been enjoyable. Except for the dialogue, everything in the film including technical elements is weak. ''Dina Thanthi'' praised the star cast, cinematography and music but found the scenes moving like a stage play as a drawback.

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* {{IMDb title, id=34986558
2025 films
2020s Indian films
2020s Tamil-language films
Films about families
Films about father–son relationships
Films about finance
Films about marriage
Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
Films set in Tamil Nadu
Indian drama films
Tamil-language drama films
Tamil-language Indian films