Thalaivan(2014)
Thalaivan is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action crime film directed by Ramesh Selvan. The film stars Baskaran in the lead role. The story follows a criminal mastermind who rises as a major threat while the police are busy capturing a terrorist. The film explores themes of power, betrayal, and sacrifice within a police versus criminal framework. It is noted for its intense action sequences and focus on the psychological battle between the police and the antagonist. The film was produced by Chithirai Selvan and released in 2014.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 April 2014
- Director
- Ramesh Selvan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
While the state police focus on capturing a notorious terrorist named Daniel, a new and more dangerous criminal named Thalaivan quietly builds his own empire. He plans to take over the underworld and challenges the police at every step. A violent war erupts between Thalaivan and the law, with betrayal and loss on both sides.
“A new leader rises from the shadows”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thalaivan
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Nassar (19 films together), Santhanam & Nassar (18 films together), Nassar & A. R. Rahman (16 films together), Santhanam & Thambi Ramaiah (11 films together), Nassar & Nirav Shah (9 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Singampuli (8 films together).
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.