Dhakshina Moorthy Ramar is an Indian filmmaker making his directorial debut with the Tamil-language crime thriller Criminal. The film stars Gautham Karthik and R. Sarathkumar in lead roles, portraying a sincere police officer and an honest thief who cross paths under unexpected circumstances. Produced by P. R. Meenakshi Soundram and IB Karthikeyan under the banners Parsa Pictures and Big Print Pictures, Criminal also features Janani Iyer, Raveena Ravi, Karunakaran, and P.L. Thenappan in supporting roles .

The film’s production commenced in January 2023 and concluded by March of the same year. Set against the backdrop of Madurai, Criminal promises an intense narrative. The technical crew includes music composer Sam C.S., cinematographer Prasanna S. Kumar, and editor Manikandan Balaji .

With Criminal, Dhakshina Moorthy Ramar aims to deliver a gripping crime thriller that delves into themes of morality and justice. The film is currently in post-production, and audiences await its release to witness Ramar’s storytelling prowess.