Thalapathi (Tamil: தளபதி; Hindi: दलपती; literally The Commander) (a.k.a Dhalapathi and Dalapathi) is a 1991 Indian action, drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. This feature film has Rajnikanth and Mammooty in the lead roles, and the theme of the film is based on friendship between Karna and Duryodhana of Mahabharatha. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Cinematography of the film is handled by Santosh Sivan.
Surya (Rajinik...
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Thalapathi (Tamil: தளபதி; Hindi: दलपती; literally The Commander) (a.k.a Dhalapathi and Dalapathi) is a 1991 Indian action, drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. This feature film has Rajnikanth and Mammooty in the lead roles, and the theme of the film is based on friendship between Karna and Duryodhana of Mahabharatha. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Cinematography of the film is handled by Santosh Sivan.
Surya (Rajinikanth), the abandoned child of a fourteen year old unwed mother Kalyani (Srividya), is brought up by a generous lady living in slums. He grows up to become fearless kind-hearted slum king who fights the injustice that takes place in town. These qualities lead him to cross swords with the local don Devarajan (Mammooty). Devarajan's friend is fatally beaten up by Surya, and Deva threatens Surya that he will find himself in a dangerous situation if Deva's friend was laid to rest. Soon as his friend passes away, Surya then gets placed in prison....
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