# Thalapathi (1991)

> An orphaned slum survivor rises beside a beloved underworld leader, then faces the pull of blood, law, and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18428

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Arvind Swamy, Srividya, Jaishankar, Amrish Puri, Shobana, Geetha
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101649/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: heroic, melodramatic, tense, action movie night, indian cinema showcase

## Synopsis

A tale of loyalty and sacrifice in a world ruled by crime and power.

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