Thalapathi

Thalapathi

1991 · 157 min · TA · PG-13 · 8.0 (65 votes)
Dir. Mani Ratnam · Starring Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Arvind Swamy, Srividya, Jaishankar, Amrish Puri · Music Ilaiyaraaja
ActionCrimeDrama

Surya, a courageous man who was raised in the slums, fights for the rights of the poor and befriends Deva, who hires him as his commander and changes his life completely.

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A sweeping, operatic tale of brotherhood forged in the crucible of urban struggle. It's a gritty, emotional ride about loyalty and the intoxicating allure of power, set against a backdrop of social injustice.

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