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When an orphan, Surya ([[ |
When an orphan, Surya ([[Rajinikanth]]) is abandoned by his mother played by [[Srividya]], and left to grow up in a slum, he eventually grows up to be a kind-hearted young man, with a reputation for helping those in trouble and distressed. One day, Surya comes across a woman being molested by another man, and to protect her, he fends off the abuser. However his actions gravely wound the attacker, and the man eventually dies in hospital. Upon arrest and being beaten, Surya is rescued by a local don Devraj ([[Mammothy]]), who takes him out of custody. It emerges that the man Surya killed to protect the woman was initially working for Devraj, and Devraj sets a condition that as he rescued Surya from prison, he is indebted to the don. The two eventually become very close friends. Their friendship is tested when a new arrival to the village, Arjun ([[Arvind Swamy]]) is determined to arrest Devraj for crimes. Surya sets off on his task to find Arjun, not knowing that he is a figure closely related to his past. |
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Revision as of 21:31, 26 May 2007
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| Directed by | Mani Ratnam |
| Written by | Mani Ratnam |
| Produced by | G. Venkateswaran |
| Starring | Rajnikanth Mammooty Srividya Sobhana Arvind Swamy Amrish Puri Bhanupriya |
| Cinematography | Santosh Sivan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Distributed by | Madras Talkies |
Release dates | November 24, 1991 |
Running time | 137 mins |
| Language | Tamil |
Thalapathi (1991) (The Commander) (a.k.a Dhalapathi and Dalapathi) is a Tamil language film directed by Mani Ratnam. This feature film has Rajnikanth and Mammooty in the lead roles, and the theme of the film is that of friendship triumphing over familial ties. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Cinematography of the film is handled by Santosh Sivan. The movie is loosely based on the Duryodhana-Karna-Arjuna relationship in the Indian epic The Mahabharata.
Plot
When an orphan, Surya (Rajinikanth) is abandoned by his mother played by Srividya, and left to grow up in a slum, he eventually grows up to be a kind-hearted young man, with a reputation for helping those in trouble and distressed. One day, Surya comes across a woman being molested by another man, and to protect her, he fends off the abuser. However his actions gravely wound the attacker, and the man eventually dies in hospital. Upon arrest and being beaten, Surya is rescued by a local don Devraj (Mammothy), who takes him out of custody. It emerges that the man Surya killed to protect the woman was initially working for Devraj, and Devraj sets a condition that as he rescued Surya from prison, he is indebted to the don. The two eventually become very close friends. Their friendship is tested when a new arrival to the village, Arjun (Arvind Swamy) is determined to arrest Devraj for crimes. Surya sets off on his task to find Arjun, not knowing that he is a figure closely related to his past.
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Music
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Thalapathi: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The music score that accompanies the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack features 7 songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Track listing:
- “Yamunai Aatrile” (1:22) – Mithaali
- “Raakamma Kaiyathattu” (7:10) – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha,
- “Sundari Kannal” (7:14) – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- “Kaatukuyilu” (5:32) – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Yesudas
- “Putham Puthu Poo” (5:00) – Yesudas, S. Janaki
- “Chinna Thayaval” (3:23) – S. Janaki
- “Margazhithan” (2:39) – Chorus
The background score and soundtrack for the movie were very well received upon release. The songs "Sundari Kannal" and "Yamunai Aatrile" were particularly popular, as was the song "Raakamma Kaiyathattu."