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Thalapathi

1991 · 2 h 37 min
Directed by Mani Ratnam · India · Popular Indian Cinema
ActionCrimeDrama

Cast

Rajinikanth Mammootty

Credits

Written by: Mani Ratnam

Plot

Loosely based on the Mahabharata, focusing on the friendship of Karna and Duryodhana.

Sinekatalog’s take

Mani Ratnam's Tamil crime epic reimagines the Mahabharata friendship of Karna and Duryodhana. With Rajinikanth and Mammootty, Ilaiyaraaja's music and powerful visuals, it is a gripping, emotional gangster saga.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 8.5 / 10 (16,286 votes)
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