Thalapathi
1991 • 157 min • Action · Crime · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 80 Audience · 61 · 100%
Raised in the slums, Surya stands up for the downtrodden and becomes a trusted ally to powerful gangster Deva. Their strong bond and adventures are central to this intense drama, which also explores themes of family and destiny.
- Violence & peril
- 7/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Action sequences include gunfights and fistfights with some blood
- Characters drink alcohol and smoke, sometimes heavily
- Discussions about abandonment and a lost child
What it models well
- Strong loyalty and friendship
- Fighting for justice
- Overcoming a difficult past
- The strength of family bonds
Talk about it after
- How family ties can be discovered in unexpected ways
- The choices people make for survival and power
- The impact of social inequality on individuals
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Top billed cast
Director: Mani Ratnam • Crew: Mani Ratnam, Mani Ratnam
Trailers & clips
Thalapathi (1991) Trailer | Rajinikanth | Mammootty | Mani Ratnam | Santosh Sivan | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.0/10 (61)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0101649
