Thalapathi
An orphan named Surya raised in a slum befriends a good crime boss named Devaraj and works for him. Their existence is threatened when a new honest district collector arrives.
Directed by Mani Ratnam · Action · Crime · Drama · 157 min · 1991
Director
Mani Ratnam
Writer
Mani Ratnam
Studio
GV Films
Release
25 Nov 1991
Runtime
157 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A young boy named Surya discovers he was abandoned as an infant and seeks justice for those wronged by society. He forms a bond with Devaraj, a powerful gang lord fighting against exploitation, and together they take on corruption. Meanwhile, Surya's biological mother struggles with guilt over her past decision, while a new District Collector tries to bring order to the city.
Cast & Characters
Subbulakshmi
Shobana
Arjun Krishnamoorthy
Arvind Swamy
Krishnamoorthy
Jaishankar
Kalivarathan
Amrish Puri
Panthulu
Nagesh
Srinivasan
Charuhasan
Did You Know?
Mani Ratnam has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Kannathil Muthamittal, O Kadhal Kanmani.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
On 8 November 1991, The Hindu said; "Moving his pieces with the acumen of an international grandmaster, the director sets a hot pace".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Thalapathi holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (13,500 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (13,500 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thalapathi's IMDb rating?+
Thalapathi has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 13,500 votes.
Is Thalapathi good? What are critics saying?+
Thalapathi holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (13,500 votes).
How long is Thalapathi?+
Thalapathi has a runtime of 157 min.
Who directed Thalapathi?+
Thalapathi was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Where can I watch Thalapathi?+
Thalapathi is available to stream, rent, or buy on ManoramaMax, Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel.
