Dharmathin Thalaivan
தர்மத்தின் தலைவன்
Synopsis
When Raju loses his soft-spoken, loving elder brother Balu in a fight, he gives up his violent ways. However, his life changes for the better when he meets his brother's lookalike, who is a criminal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Screenplay & Story
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Original Score
- Ilaiyaraaja
- Original Title
- தர்மத்தின் தலைவன்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dhandayuthapani Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. P. Muthuraman
Panchu Arunachalam
Ilaiyaraaja
T. S. Vinayagam
R. Vittal, S. B. Mohan
C. Dhandayuthapani
Department Leadership Roster
T. S. Vinayagam
Director of Photography
Ilaiyaraaja
Original Music Composer
S. P. Muthuraman
Director
R. Vittal
Editor
S. B. Mohan
Editor
Panchu Arunachalam
Screenplay
C. Dhandayuthapani
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is Dharmathin Thalaivan about?
When Raju loses his soft-spoken, loving elder brother Balu in a fight, he gives up his violent ways. However, his life changes for the better when he meets his brother's lookalike, who is a criminal.
Who directed Dharmathin Thalaivan?
Dharmathin Thalaivan was directed by S. P. Muthuraman.
Who stars in Dharmathin Thalaivan?
The principal cast of Dharmathin Thalaivan includes Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khusbhu Sundar, Nassar.
When was Dharmathin Thalaivan released and how long is it?
Dharmathin Thalaivan was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dharmathin Thalaivan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dharmathin Thalaivan was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dharmathin Thalaivan?
Dharmathin Thalaivan holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).