Directed by A.R. Murugadoss (in his directorial debut), Dheena was a raw, rustic action film. It introduced "Thala" Ajith in a mass avatar that would define his next decade. The film’s interval block and the introduction scene of Ajith are still celebrated in fan clubs.
Governments and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) frequently block Tamilyogi domains, leading to the creation of numerous proxy sites and "clones".