S. Dharani (born Ramani) is an Indian film director, who primarily directs Tamil language action films.
He first directed the film Edhirum Pudhirum, loosely based on forest brigand Veerappan and his younger brother's death, starring Mammootty. Financial constraints and political controversies ensured its delayed release in 1999 when. But It received critical acclaim and was awarded second place in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film.
The film's producer Purna Chandra Rao made Dharani the director of his next production, starring Vikram, Dhill....