

Dum
2003, Tamil. Directed by A. Venkatesh.
Satya (Silambarasan) is the son of a police constable. He gets into fights and ends up in jail where his own father gets him out on bail. While he is returning home from a party drunk, a group of college students beat him up. That is when Suchitra (Rakshitha) comes and takes him to the hospital and gives blood. She is the daughter of a police commissioner. Later, Satya falls in love with Suchitra. That leads to several problems which are faced bravely by Satya in the later part of the film. Finally, all goes well, and Satya also receives the letter confirming his selection for IPS.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 12 April 2003
- Country
- India
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What Dum is based on
Dum is based on Appu, a 2002 film.
Film · 2002
Appu
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Dum: quick answers
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How long is Dum?
Dum runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
Does Dum have a post-credits scene?
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Dum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dum is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dum on?
Dum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dum?
If you liked Dum, try Hellfighters, Paiyaa, Tarzan and the Amazons.
Who directed Dum?
Dum (2003) was directed by A. Venkatesh and stars Silambarasan, Rakshita, Ashish Vidhyarthi.
What is Dum based on?
Dum is based on Appu, a 2002 film.