
Thalaivan(2014)
Tamil150 mins
Thalaivan (2014) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Ramesh Selvan. Starring Santhanam, Bas and Mansoor Ali Khan. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Thalaivan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.
Director:Ramesh Selvan
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 April 2014
- Director
- Ramesh Selvan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Two rival performers in a theater troupe compete fiercely in their art and their lives. One achieves great success, while the other struggles and fails. Their rivalry defines their personal and professional journeys.
“Two rivals. One stage. A lifetime of competition.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 April 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKalaakaarudu · Pradhinayagan · Prathinayakan · Premalayam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identityfriendshipcorruptionlove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaaviya Thalaivan' was inspired by a real-life drama troupe from the early 1900s called the 'Kaviya Thalaivar' troupe.
- Director Vasanthabalan spent over three years researching Tamil theatre history and visiting old drama troupes for authenticity.
- Actor Siddharth, who played the lead, learned to sing Carnatic music and perform traditional dance for his role as a stage artist.
- The movie was shot in specially constructed sets that recreated the look of early 20th-century Tamil drama stages and green rooms.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a limited theatrical release and struggled at the box office when it came out.
- Costume designers studied old photographs and paintings to accurately replicate the clothing styles of theatre performers from the 1920s.
- A real-life drama troupe from Madurai was consulted to train the actors in traditional stage movements and dialogue delivery.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thalaivan
Koduvaai-Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal19 films →
Actor-Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal18 films →
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal-Original Music Composer16 films →
Actor-Koduvaai11 films →
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal-Director of Photography9 films →
Koduvaai-Palavesam8 films →
Actor-Director of Photography7 films →
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal-Palavesam5 films →
Actor-Original Music Composer4 films →
Koduvaai-Director of Photography4 films →
Thavathiru Sivadas Swamigal-Contract Kannaiah4 films →
Palavesam-S V Bairava Sundaram4 films →
Thalaivankottai Kaliappa Bhagavathar-Original Music Composer3 films →
Thalaivankottai Kaliappa Bhagavathar-Director of Photography3 films →
Actor-Contract Kannaiah2 films →
Koduvaai-Contract Kannaiah2 films →










