Mariyappan(2017)
Mariyappan is a 2017 Tamil biographical film directed by Aishwaryaa R.Dhanush. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role as Mariyappan Thangavelu, a Paralympic gold medalist. The story follows Mariyappan, a young boy from a poor village who loses his leg in a bus accident. Despite this, he trains to become a national-level runner and wins a gold medal. The film is an inspiring tale of determination and the human spirit. It received positive reviews for Dhanush's performance and the emotional storytelling. Mariyappan was released in theaters in 2017.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2017
- Director
- Aishwarya R. Dhanush
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m 0
Storyline
Mariyappan is a young boy with a big dream: to become a famous runner. After a bus accident costs him his leg, everyone tells him he can never run again. But Mariyappan refuses to give up. With a prosthetic leg and the support of his mother and a coach, he fights to prove that nothing can stop him.
“Never stop running.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mariyappan
Cast reunions in this film: Prasanna GK & Sean Roldan (2 films together).
